Russian Veterans superior at World Championships
In Budapest the OTP Bank IJF Kata World Championship as well as the 2nd OTP Bank IJF Grand Master World Judo Championship were organised.Russia won the most titles this weekend in Budapest, in total 20 categories. Hungary and France follow... Seguir leyendo
Francois Besson (63) passes away
The EJU is sad to announce the passing away of Francois Besson. Besson passed away this morning at the age of 63.The European Judo Union, on behalf of the Judo Family, offers its sympathy to his family.
Sergey Soloveychik, the President of... Seguir leyendo
Six different countries win the titles at day 2 in Rio
Japan topped the medal tally at the Grand Slam of Rio de Janeiro, after the first day Japan had already collected six titles, on Sunday another two were added. On great distance six other countries won one title.In the category U81kg... Seguir leyendo
Japan dominates first day of Grand Slam in Rio
The Japanese women’s world champions showed their dominance in their categories today. The three world champions all won the title at the first day of the Grand Slam of Rio de Janeiro. Hiroaki Hiraoka (JPN) and Hiroyuki Akimoto took the title in... Seguir leyendo
Grand Slam of Rio kicks-off with big surprises in strong participants list
In the morning session some serious surprises could be seen in Rio. U60kg
Rishod Sobirov (UZB) defeated the new European Champion Milous Sofiane (FRA). Europe’s vice-champion Ludwig Paischer (AUT) lost to Jeroen Mooren (NED).... Seguir leyendo
EJU signs partnership with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association
The European Judo Union and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreeing to work collaboratively to promote physical and sporting activities. The MoU was signed at the recently... Seguir leyendo
16.05.2010 | 21:32 | in EJU
Holland takes top spot at British Open
The Dutch judoka gained the top spot in the tally of the European Cup in London, the British Open.The Dutch had six final fights, and won three of them, one more than France winning three categories as well and two more than Great Britain that... Seguir leyendo
16.05.2010 | 19:00 | in EJU
Spain wins 8 titles at European Cup in Coimbra (POR)
Spain tops the medal tally at the European Cup for Cadets in Portugal. Today Spain again won a ship of medals, 12 in total additional to the 11 of yesterday. Spain was dominant in eight weight categories. Switzerland collected the second place... Seguir leyendo
15.05.2010 | 23:06 | in EJU
GB wins seven medals at own European Cup
On day one of the British Open Championships, the EJU European Cup for seniors, held at K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley, Britain won a total of seven medals including three golds, one silver and two bronze. Taking the first gold medal was Sarah... Seguir leyendo
15.05.2010 | 20:12 | in EJU
Spanish talents rule at European Cadet Cup in Coimbra
At the City Hall of Miranda do Corvo, a little village near Coimbra, the European Cup for Cadets U17 years was held today. Tv camera’s snored to televise Europe’s talents and spotted by an enthusiastic crowd who enjoyed the opening ceremony... Seguir leyendo
