Spain and Italy in balance at European Cup for Juniors in La Coruna

At the second and last day of the European Cup for Junior in La Coruna Spain and Italy took the lead of the medal tally in the European Cup. It was for the first time that the city of La Coruna hosted such prestigious event in judo and for Spain... Seguir leyendo

Warming up for London at brand new judo academy in Zvenigorod

The tea of Brazil has won the Grand Slam of Moscow. However the Brazilian women took all four gold medals in Zevnigorod, the new academy of judo near Moscow. In the men’s category Uzbekistan was the winners, even despite the loss of Saturday of... Seguir leyendo

Three gold medals for Spain at European Junior Cup in La Coruna

At the European Cup for Juniors in the Galician city of La Coruna, Spain won three of the eight gold medals today, Italy won two, and the remaining three were won by Germany, Portugal and Slovenia.

Interesting was the final fight between the... Seguir leyendo

Romania and Israel take titles at Grand Slam Moscow

Less than two months before the opening of the Olympic Games, the second Grand Slam of the year represents a very good occasion for many qualified athletes to test their physical condition and judo technics.
In the category U48kg Sarah Menenzes... Seguir leyendo

European Kata Championships in Koper hosts 100 pairs

A record number of participants at the 2012 European Kata Championships in Koper, Slovenia. This weekend the city of Koper hosts the European Kata Championships 2012. At the championships in this beautiful city at the Slovenian coast a... Seguir leyendo

Preview Grand Slam Moscow

This weekend the strongest judoka of the world will gather in Zvenigorod to participate in the Grand Slam of Moscow. The competitions will be held on the platform of the recently launched Academy of Judo. The Russian tournament is one of the four... Seguir leyendo

London Olympians enjoy OTC in Antalya

The OTC "Going for Gold" in Antalya hosted many qualified Olympic athletes. The String training camp in Antalya was probably the final preparation for many participants, but they have one more opportunity at the OTC in Minsk. The coaches and their... Seguir leyendo

Olympic participation in danger for Polish Tomasz Kowalski

Poland's best hope for an Olympic medal in judo Tomasz Kowalski has been injured in a motorcycle accident and may have to skip the London Games. The Polish Judo Association President Wieslaw Blach confirms that 24-year-old Tomasz Kowalski and... Seguir leyendo

EJU OTC “Going For Gold” Antalya in great condition

Until the 24th of May the sport Center of Limak Limra Hotel in Kemer in Antalya is the home of the elite judoka from 22 nations for the EJU OTC. Approximately 170 competitors (50 women), are matching their skills, strenght and endurance in a... Seguir leyendo