Erasmus +
Digital transformation in sport is often associated with elite performance, cutting-edge analytics, wearable technology and high-performance tracking. Yet, for the vast majority of grassroots clubs across Europe, the reality looks very different. Administration is still largely manual, communication fragmented, and time is always in short supply. This is precisely where…
4 May 2026Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
The Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 has officially come to an end, with Europe claiming 16 of the 20 medals on offer on the final day, including three of the five golds. Once again, the continent underlined its strength on the world stage. The first medals of the day were decided…
3 May 2026Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Day two of the Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 delivered action across the women’s -63 kg and -70 kg, and the men’s -73 kg and -81 kg categories. Europe added another 12 medals to its tally and, although only one gold was secured, the continent’s depth was clear. Austria, in particular,…
2 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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…
1 May 2026Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
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…
1 May 2026Istanbul Junior European Cup 2026 - Istanbul, Turkiye
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.…
1 May 2026Tbilisi "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Tbilisi, Georgia
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.…
1 May 2026Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 - Dushanbe, 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…
30 April 2026In 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…
30 April 2026The 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…
30 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
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…
29 April 2026Kaunas EJU Junior Training Camp 2026 - Kaunas, Lithuania
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…
28 April 2026adidas Double D
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…
27 April 2026Berlin "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Berlin, 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…
27 April 2026Kaunas Junior European Cup 2026 - Kaunas, Lithuania
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…
26 April 2026On 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…
26 April 2026Berlin "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Berlin, Germany
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…
26 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
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…
26 April 2026
Istanbul Junior European Cup 2026 
Benidorm EJU OTC 2026