Trends and backgrounds of the European Cadet Championships

Russia is the expected winner of the European U17 Championships in Teplice. With five medals Russia was less successful than last years incredible nine, but they are definitely leading in all ways in the cadets. Nonetheless Italy and Ukraine did... Seguir leyendo

Russia and Great Britain show off at Senior European Cup in Orenburg

Russia took all men’s titles at the second day of the European Cup for seniors in Orenburg. In the women’s division, the British team was good for two gold medals, Russia collected one more medal. In total Russia won eight gold medals, against... Seguir leyendo

Great Britain and Russia book progression in Orenburg

At the European Cup in Orenburg Russia collected three gold medals. Two in the men’s category, and Mariya Persidskaya opened the final block with gold for Russia U48kg. Persidskaya defeated Maria Gomez (SPA) in the final. For Persidskaya this... Seguir leyendo

Historic European cadet title for Bulgaria

The U17 European Championships in Teplice are much more a variety of medals than last year when Russia won 9 out of 16 gold medals. Although Russia is leading the medal ranking, yesterday gave a broader picture of the strength in the cadet... Seguir leyendo

Russia leads the medal dance at Europeans in Teplice

Odette Giuffrida (ITA) won her second consecutive European title U48kg. On Friday the Italian defeated Nicole Kaiser (AUT) in the final Teplice.
It was Italy’s second gold medal, as Angelina Bombara was able to win the first gold for Italy. The... Seguir leyendo

European Cadet Championships kickoff in Teplice

The European Cadet Championships have started in Teplice (CZE). Russia has been the top nation so far in ten years of history of this U17 championship.
Russia won 42 of 144 gold medals, almost 30%. Azerbeidzjan follows with 15 gold medals, 10 for... Seguir leyendo

Dutch and Slovenians win most titles in Celje

The Netherlands and Slovenia became the winners of the European Cup in Celje. The Slovenian gold medals were expected with gold for Rok Draksic U66kg. He won his fourth title in Celje since 2006. Draksic apparently doesn’t have too much problems... Seguir leyendo

Slovenia celebrating two gold medals in Celje

Three finals between compatriots in Celje at the European Cup today. The most popular match for the homecrowd was U63kg between Slovenian Urska Zolnir and the talented Vlora Bedeti. It was Urska Zolnir who collected her 6th consecutive title, a... Seguir leyendo

Celje looking forward to European Cup

This weekend the EJU European Cup in Celje, Slovenia, will be held. Urska Zolnir won the event five times in a row since 2005, all under 63kg.

Current European Champion Lucija Polavder (SLO) is in a good form and three times in Celje: in 2005,... Seguir leyendo