21.12.2009 | 10:39 | in EJU
Today in the history: 21 December
Densign White, the current British Judo Association chairman celebrates his birthday. White became third at the World Championships in Essen in 1987 and won three European Championships medals.Former World Champion Mike Swain (USA) celebrates... en savoir plus
20.12.2009 | 15:59 | in EJU
Vladimir Putin offers to join Russian judo team
Black belted Russian leader Vladimir Putin has offered to join the national judo team after showing off his martial arts skills to members of the squad.The 57-year-old prime minister made the proposal at a special coaching session on Saturday... en savoir plus
20.12.2009 | 09:59 | in EJU
Today in the history: 20 December
Nigel Donohue celebrates his birthdate. Donohue of 1969 became European Champion in 1995 beating Giorgi Vazagashvili in Birmingham.Today in 1986 Brigitte Deydier became French Champion All categories.
Frédéric Demontfaucon wins one of his... en savoir plus
19.12.2009 | 11:55 | in EJU
Today in the history: 19 December
In 1976 Alexander Yatskevich (SOV) became the U80 kgs World Junior Champion in Madrid. He already won the European junior title one month earlier. Two years later, Yatskevich won his first of three European senior titles at 86 kgs.Yatskevich... en savoir plus
18.12.2009 | 15:44 | in EJU
Karina Bryant named Olympic Judo Athlete of the Year
“Karina Bryant won a silver medal in the 2009 World Championships – taking her total World medal tally to eight over an incredible 11 year international career. Her consistency, success rate and sustained excellence at World level in judo... en savoir plus
18.12.2009 | 09:40 | in EJU
Today in the history: 18 December
Toshihiko Koga (JPN) wins the University World title U71kg in 1988. Koga is one of the most popular and outstanding judoka of all time. His countryman Hidehiko Yoshida wins the U78kgs class. They both win the Olympic title in 1992 in Barcelona.... en savoir plus
16.12.2009 | 08:42 | in EJU
Today in the history: 16 December
At the World University Championships today in 1998 in Prague Antal Kovacs (HUN) wins another world title. He also won the senior World title and Olympic title.Ernesto Perez wins the University world title today in 1998. Perez would finish... en savoir plus
15.12.2009 | 01:29 | in EJU
Today in the history: 15 December
At the World University Championships in 1996 in Joncquière, Canada, Korean Cho In-Chul is one of the most impressive world champions while Nicolas Gill won the U95kg category on home soil. Spain’s Isabel Fernández won U56, Séverine... en savoir plus
14.12.2009 | 01:23 | in EJU
Today in the history: 14 December
At the Fukuoka Tournament in Japan today in 1997, Chinese Dongya Qin is too strong for world champion Kate Howey (GBR).In 1986 same day, same place, Karen Briggs won the lightweights with Fumiko Ezaki finishing second. Just like Ann Hughes who... en savoir plus
13.12.2009 | 01:04 | in EJU
Today in the history: 13 December
Today in 1975 Edith Hrovat (AUT) wins the European title in Munich. She would win 8 European titles in total. Also Catherine Pierre (FRA) celebrates one of her 5 titles.Sharon Rendle (GBR) won the Fukuoka tournament of 1987 beating world... en savoir plus
