Rosseneu takes first ever Belgian European gold U23

The category U48kg was expected for Belgium. Amelie Rosseneu is strong the whole year and excelled at the European Cup winning three events. Today Dutch Birgit Ente was her opponent, a well known opponent, who she defeated three weeks ago in the... Read more

Preview European U23 Championships Sarajevo

Since the start of the European U23 Championships in 2003, the Russians have been the most successful winning 52 medals, 19 more than Hungary and France, 20 more than the Ukraine. The difference in gold medals is smaller though. Russia leads the... Read more

Senior European Cup Ranking available

The Senior European Cup ended with the last event in Marbella. The eight Cups were mixed in the calendar from April until November, from Sarajevo to Marbella. Read our review of the European Cup season.

The Belgians did really well U48kg.... Read more

Going the distance pays off for Europeans

Last weekend saw seven European fighters from four European nations travel the 16,000 kilometers to take part in the World Cup Olympic qualifier in Apia, Samoa.

It was a successful visit for all seven of our European entrants. Evgeny Kudyakov... Read more

Spain Dominates European Cup in Marbella

At the last day of the European Cup in Marbella Spain won all gold medals in the women’s category. In the men’s category Dmitri Turashvili (GEO) won the O100kg category in the congress palace. In the final he defeated Icelandic Thormodur... Read more

Spain wins 22 out of 28 medals at European Cup in Marbella

Spain took 5 out of 7 gold medals at the European Cup in Marbella. Portugal and Russia took the two other titles.
The sunny Marbella was the first host of a Spanish European Cup. Spain dominated not only the gold positions but also won 22 of 28... Read more

EJU takes over the new IJF Backnumbers in 2011

The EJU will take over the idea of the new backnumbers by the IJF per 1 January 2011. In 2010 the backnumbers were introduced by the IJF and EJU.
The backnumbers contribute to a better TV coverage, clearer names and country codes and more and... Read more

EJU supports online judo fashion store

This week a new online judo fashion store was opened. The fashion store sells all kind of excellent quality material with EJU logo. Men’s and women’s fashion as well as some EJU souvenirs can be purchased online.

Obviously the EJU team... Read more

Iliadis among the youngest World and Olympic Champions

Congratulations to Ilias Iliadis, one of the three European World Champions of this year. The Greek hero celebrates his 24th birthday today.

Only 20 judoka have won both the World and Olympic title faster than Iliadis (6 women). Chinese Li... Read more