Triglav Insurance Kortrijk Get Together Tournament 2026 - Kortrijk, Belgium

Games in Sport

Games are an essential component in the development of sporting skills, offering a dynamic and engaging pathway to learning that extends far beyond traditional drills. In modern coaching environments, particularly within judo, the integration of play-based methods has become increasingly valued for its ability to combine enjoyment with technical progression.…

11 April 2026

Sarajevo Judo Hopes Tournament 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Watch Live! Sarajevo Judo Hopes Tournament 2026

The European Judo Hopes Tournament 2026 is streaming live from Sarajevo, offering a unique glimpse into the future of the sport. Watch the next generation step onto the tatami, showcasing their talent and determination, while also learning fundamental skills from judo legends guiding them along the way. Live stream access:…

11 April 2026

European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia

Senior Europeans 2026 Preview: -57kg & -73kg

Day two of the upcoming European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, from 16-19 April brings the women’s -57kg and -63kg categories alongside the men’s -73kg category, with Georgian interest running especially high in the -57kg and -73kg events. -57kgs All eyes will be on the -57kg competition in the Georgian capital,…

10 April 2026

European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia

Senior Europeans 2026 Preview: -52kg & -66kg

The Senior European Judo Championships Tbilisi 2026 is fast approaching. The countdown continues and so do our previews. Today, we turn our attention to the women’s -52kg and men’s -66kg categories, taking a closer look at what lies ahead. Let’s dive straight in. -52kg category Kosovo’s dominance in the -52kg…

9 April 2026

European Judo Championships U23 Naples 2026 - Naples, Italy

Naples on Track for U23 European Championships 2026

While attention turns towards Tbilisi for the upcoming Senior European Championships, preparations across the 2026 EJU calendar continue at full pace. Among them, Naples is steadily shaping itself as a standout host for the U23 European Judo Championships, following a comprehensive inspection visit in recent days. EJU Vice President, Catarina…

9 April 2026

Triglav Insurance Kortrijk Get Together Tournament 2026 - Kortrijk, Belgium

Olympic Medallist Gella Vandecaveye: The Godmother of Adapted Judo

Author: Michel Vermeersch / Images: Bas de Wilde On 11–12 April 2026, Judo Belgium and the European Judo Union (EJU), in close collaboration with the City of Kortrijk and Judo Kortrijk, will host the Triglav Insurance Get Together Tournament, an Adapted Judo event, at the Lange Munte Sports Centre. The…

9 April 2026

Shaping the Future: Anti-Doping Education Takes Centre Stage in Teplice

An engaging and interactive anti-doping education programme was successfully delivered during the most recent Teplice EJU Cadet Training Camp, underlining the European Judo Union’s ongoing commitment to promoting clean judo from the very foundations of the sport. Designed to inform, inspire and empower, the initiative equipped young athletes with the…

9 April 2026

European Judo Championships Juniors Podgorica 2026 - Podgorica, Montenegro

Podgorica Gears Up for Junior European Championships 2026

Momentum is building in Podgorica as preparations intensify for the Junior European Judo Championships 2026, set to take place this September. Following last year’s highly successful Senior European Judo Championships, the Montenegrin capital once again steps into the spotlight, this time with its focus firmly on the next generation of…

9 April 2026

European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia

Senior Europeans 2026 Preview: -48kg & -60kg

Just one week to go until the flagship event of the European Judo Union takes centre stage, the European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026. While there are still seven days to witness Europe’s finest battle it out in the Georgian capital, the event is already beginning to take shape, with…

8 April 2026

Lignano Junior European Cup 2026 - Lignano, Italy

Japan Set for First Appearance in Lignano

Author: Gino Stefanel This weekend, Lignano Sabbiadoro will host the 15th edition of the European Junior Cup. Notably, for the first time, the Japanese women’s national team will be among the competing delegations. Andrea Piccinini, President of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region’s judo division, commented: “Japan’s participation this year leads…

8 April 2026

Triglav Insurance Kortrijk Get Together Tournament 2026 - Kortrijk, Belgium

Kortrijk Calls: Adapted Judo Tour Launches 2026 in Style

The Adapted Judo Tour is ready to roll once again, with Belgium set to host the opening stop of 2026. Not only does it mark the first event of the new calendar year but it also signals Belgium’s debut as a host of the Triglav Insurance Get Together Tour. The…

8 April 2026

European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia

Senior Europeans Tbilisi 2026: Meet the Top Seeds

Judo may be unpredictable by nature, yet the stars arrive at the upcoming European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, from 16-19 April carrying both form and confidence. Here is a quick guide to the top seeds in each category to watch when the action gets underway in the Georgian capital. Senior…

7 April 2026

European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia

Senior Europeans Tbilisi 2026 - Did You Know?

As the countdown to the Senior European Judo Championships 2026 gathers pace, all eyes turn to Tbilisi. Returning to the Georgian capital after 17 years, this edition feels like a true homecoming, rich in history, identity and expectation. Here is everything you need to know, from the key facts to…

7 April 2026

European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia

Olivier Desroses: From ‘Yes, Dad’ to the World Stage.

Olivier Desroses’ journey in judo began 7,074km from Paris, in French Guiana. It started in the simplest of ways, a parent making the decision. “You start judo tomorrow,” his father told him when he was 12 years old. The reply, typical of the time, was brief and unquestioning: “Yes, Dad.”…

6 April 2026

Tata EJU OTC 2026 - Tata, Hungary

A Different First Time as Tóth Krisztián is Discovering a New Reality

Tóth Krisztián and the Olympic Training Camp in Tata have long been a familiar duet. Years of sweat, repetition and refinement have passed through its halls. Yet, between 30 March – 3 April, the rhythm changed. This time, for the first time, he arrived with the responsibility of carrying others.…

4 April 2026

European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia

Q&A with Olympic Champion and Austrian Head Coach Yvonne Bönisch: “Relationship with the coach is key”

If there’s anyone who knows what it takes to become a champion, it’s Yvonne Bönisch. The European Judo Union caught up with the Austrian head coach and Athens 2004 Olympic champion, Bönisch, ahead of the upcoming European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, from 16-19 April, at the EJU OTC training camp in…

3 April 2026

EJU speaks with the 2025 Junior World Champion ahead of the 2026 Senior European Championships

The Rise of Switzerland’s April Fohouo - Exclusive

Not too long ago, April Fohouo was unsure if judo was even for her. A few years later, she is one of the fastest-rising names in the sport. Raised in Lausanne, Switzerland, widely known as the ‘Olympic capital’, Fohouo’s early proximity to elite sport did not initially shape her ambitions.…

2 April 2026

Ganja "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Ganja, Azerbaijan

Cadet Tour Lands in Ganja

Azerbaijan is set to host the next leg of the ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Judo Tour, marking the fourth time the nation has staged the event. The Ganja Sports Palace will welcome 286 judoka from 11 countries on 4–5 April, as the tour continues to gather momentum. Alongside a strong…

1 April 2026