European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming 2026 European Judo Championships Kata 16-17 May

The 2026 European Judo Championships Kata will bring together Europe’s top kata specialists across all ages, from senior, junior and cadet levels on 16 – 17 May 2026, putting on a display of judo’s most technical and traditional brilliance. The word ‘kata’ itself means “form”. In the senior division, athletes will compete…

Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 - Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Ten in the Bag on Day One

The opening day of the Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 delivered action across the five lightest weight categories: women’s -48 kg, -52 kg and -57 kg, alongside men’s -60 kg and -66 kg. With 20 podium places on offer, Europe claimed half of them, taking ten medals from an intense and…

Istanbul Junior European Cup 2026 - Istanbul, Turkiye

Istanbul Ready to Host Europe’s Best Junior Judoka

The Junior European Cup, included in the 2026 activity calendar of the European Judo Union (EJU) and the Turkish Judo Federation, will be held in Istanbul from 2–3 May 2026. Bringing together 502 judoka from 27 countries, the event provides an important international platform for Europe’s most promising young athletes.…

Tbilisi "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Tbilisi, Georgia

Judo Returns to Tbilisi

On 2–3 May, the capital of Georgia will host the ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Cup in judo. A total of 362 athletes from 17 countries will take part in the tournament. Following the Senior European Championships, which were also successfully staged in Georgia, judo returns to Tbilisi in quick succession.…

Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 - Dushanbe, Tajikistan

European Eyes on Tajikistan

The IJF World Judo Tour rolls on, with its next stop in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, where the Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 will take place from 1–3 May. The draw has been completed, revealing a field of 240 judoka representing 34 nations. With the 2026 continental championships only just concluded, many of…

April in Numbers

In April, the European Judo Union (EJU) delivered a packed calendar of events across all age groups. Among the 10 events organised, the Senior European Championships were complemented by the EJU Kids Camp, alongside the Judo Hopes Tournament, the Get Together Tournament, Cadet and Junior European Cups, a Veteran European…

Dushanbe Confirmed as Host City for the 2026 World Judo Masters

The International Judo Federation has announced that the 2026 edition of the World Judo Masters will take place in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from 18–20 December 2026. As one of the most prestigious events on the international calendar, the World Judo Masters stands at the very top of elite competition. As part…

European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia

Europe’s Rising Stars Step Into the Spotlight

Every championship stage offers judoka from across the continent a chance to shine, from established stars to emerging contenders eager to announce themselves.  At the 2026 European Judo Championships in Georgia, a new generation sent that message loud and clear. Israel’s Izhak Ashpiz set the tone on the opening day…

Kaunas EJU Junior Training Camp 2026 - Kaunas, Lithuania

Sandra Jablonskytė: “I’m filled with gratitude.”

Professional athletes rarely get the chance to rest, and this was proven once again in Kaunas during the Junior Training Camp held from 27-29 April. Many judoka filled the President Valdas Adamkus Sports Arena, all eager to train and improve, despite their exhaustion after the Kaunas Junior European Cup. Upon…

adidas Double D

From Borrowed Judogi to Global Partnership

In the days following the Senior European Judo Championships 2026 in Tbilisi, the pace slowed just enough to capture a different side of the sport. Away from the roar of the arena and the pressure of competition, the adidas Double D photoshoot brought together some of Europe’s leading judoka for…

Berlin "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Berlin, Germany

One for Team Germany

Author: Iljana Marzok What does it take to win a ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Cup on home soil? On Sunday [26 April] in Berlin, Germany got its answer. Host nation Germany claimed one gold, one silver and one bronze on day two, finishing 5th overall in the medal tally. Uzbekistan…

Kaunas Junior European Cup 2026 - Kaunas, Lithuania

The Recipe for Success

The second and final day of the Kaunas Junior European Cup 2026 has concluded, bringing notable success for the Ukrainian team. Strong performances across multiple weight categories underlined their presence on the tatami and confirmed their growing strength on the international stage. Two Ukrainian gold medallists reflected on their achievements…

Czech Judo Marks 90th Anniversary in Teplice

On 25 April, the Czech Judo Federation marked a historic milestone as it celebrated its 90th anniversary at the Krušnohorské Theatre in Teplice, an occasion that brought together 120 prominent athletes, coaches, and leading figures from across the national and international judo community. Representing the European Judo Union, Secretary General…

Berlin "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Berlin, Germany

Berlin Breakthroughs: Rising Cadets Claim European Cup Glory on Opening Day

Author: Iljana Marzok A packed first day [25 April] at the Sportforum Berlin venue saw eight new Berlin champions crowned, representing Azerbaijan, France, Israel, the Republic of Moldova, Türkiye and Uzbekistan. The host nation, Germany, had to settle for one fifth place and two seventh places. In the women’s lighter…

European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia

Arbuzov Is Thinking Beyond This Weight Class

Russia’s Timur Arbuzov just turned 22 before the European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 and already is a world champion and now two-time European champion in the -81kg. The judoka from the Krasnodar region in the south of Russia once more proved his class in Tbilisi, overcoming home crowd favourite Tato…

Kaunas Junior European Cup 2026 - Kaunas, Lithuania

Polikevičius: "I took a risk...,and it paid off."

The opening day of the Kaunas Junior European Cup 2026 passed in a flash, with 24 nations delivering high-level judo and fiercely contested bouts on the tatami. The final block proved particularly gripping; victories were celebrated with passion, while defeats were felt just as deeply. Following the final block, we…

European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia

Gennaro Pirelli: Effort and Accomplishment

Last week, at the 2026 European Championships Tbilisi, Italy’s Gennaro Pirelli had what can only be described as an incredible day. The 25-year-old had bronzes in 2024 and 2025, following a gold medal at the 2021 U23 Europeans but a gold at a senior milestone event had eluded him until…

Berlin "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Berlin, Germany

Europe's Top Cadet Talent Gathers in Berlin

This weekend on 25–26 April 2026, Berlin once again becomes a stage for international cadet judo. According to the current entry list, 774 judoka from 36 nations are set to compete at the Berlin “Millennium Team” European Cadet Cup 2026 at the Sportforum Berlin. The largest delegation comes from host…