Julia Figueroa Says Goodbye to Elite Judo
There are athletes who leave behind medals and there are athletes who leave behind something far greater: emotion, honesty and inspiration. Julia Figueroa belongs firmly in the latter category. The Spanish judoka has announced her retirement from elite competition, bringing an end to a career built not only on international…
18 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
As the curtain slowly came down on the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026, attention already began to shift towards the future. Inside the hall of Hotel Hills, the official flag handover ceremony marked the symbolic transition to next year’s hosts, with Dr Sanda Čorak, President of the Croatian Judo…
18 May 2026Bielsko-Biala "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Bielsko-Biala, Poland
Behind us are two intense days of competition at the Millennium Team Cadet European Cup Bielsko-Biała 2026. Nearly 800 athletes from 36 countries travelled to Poland, with the arena in Bielsko-Biała once again becoming a meeting point for some of the brightest young talents in European judo. The tournament delivered…
18 May 2026La Nucia/Benidorm European Open 2026 - Benidorm, Spain
The home crowd inside the hall in La Nucía/Benidorm had been waiting patiently for their moment and on the second day of the La Nucía/Benidorm European Open 2026, it finally arrived. Mireia Rodriguez Salvador delivered the breakthrough Spain had been hoping for, claiming gold in the -48 kg category and…
18 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
It is safe to say that Italy needed extra luggage for all their medals once the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 concluded, as they comfortably topped the overall medal table with 15 pieces of hardware in total, made up of eight gold, two silver and five bronze medals. The…
17 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Part of the programme on the second and closing day of the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 was the Adapted Judo segment, where judo truly became sport for all. This is the third time that the Kata Europeans has delivered a fully inclusive programme. Emotions were understandably high as…
17 May 2026Bielsko-Biala "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Bielsko-Biala, Poland
The second and final day of the ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Cup Bielsko-Biała 2026 was a real showdown. From the opening contests of the morning session to the final gold medal celebrations, the atmosphere inside the hall never dropped. Young judoka from across Europe and beyond produced fearless performances, skilful…
17 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
When the judo world thinks of Azerbaijan, images of Olympic champions, world medallists and explosive contest performances immediately come to mind. The nation has built a reputation as one of judo’s true powerhouses, producing elite athletes with remarkable consistency across generations. Yet behind the medals and spotlight of shiai lies…
17 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
In a country where competitive judo traditionally takes centre stage, kata has often lived quietly in the background. Finland may not immediately be recognised as one of Europe’s kata powerhouses, yet one man has spent decades ensuring the discipline continues to grow, evolve and earn the respect it deserves. Today,…
17 May 2026La Nucia/Benidorm European Open 2026 - Benidorm, Spain
The opening day of the La Nucia/Benidorm European Open delivered exactly what these tournaments are famous for: surprise storylines, emotional returns, fearless young talent and moments of pure drama that reminded everyone why judo can turn in a single heartbeat. With medals decided in the women’s -63 kg, -70 kg,…
16 May 2026Bielsko-Biala "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Bielsko-Biala, Poland
The opening day of the Cadet ‘Millennium Team’ European Cup in Bielsko-Biała delivered high-level judo, emotional victories and intense battles on the tatami as young talents from across the world fought for medals and valuable international experience. After the opening day of competition, Azerbaijan sits firmly at the top of…
16 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The ENBU Judo competition brought a different kind of energy to the mat today during the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026, blending precision, creativity and the spirit of martial arts performance into one captivating category. For those less familiar with the discipline, ENBU Judo can only officially take place…
16 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The opening day of the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 delivered emotion, redemption and remarkable performances as six European titles were decided across Nage-no-Kata, Katame-no-Kata, Ju-no-Kata, Kime-no-Kata, Kodokan Goshin Jutsu and ENBU. With a record 452 participants from 28 nations, the largest edition to date, brought together established champions,…
16 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
In a sport built on centuries of tradition, Belgian kata official and IT manager Dimitri Nemegaire spends his days focused on the future. Nemegaire entered the discipline at just fifteen years old after earning his Dan grades early, quickly immersing himself in a community that would go on to shape…
16 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The official draw for the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 has now been completed. The full schedule and line-up order can be found below. Watch the event live online via JudoTV. Day 1 – Saturday, 16 May Day 2 – Sunday, 17 May
15 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
In Sarajevo, between 16-17 May, the Kata European Judo Championships 2026 is signalling a shift in momentum that has been years in the making. Athletes from 28 nations have arrived in the Bosnian capital, bringing the highest participation figures in the history of the event. Accreditation desks were busy from…
15 May 2026La Nucia/Benidorm European Open 2026 - Benidorm, Spain
The Costa Blanca region returns to the judo calendar this weekend as La Nucía/Benidorm host the next stop of the European Open Tour on 16–17 May, welcoming a field of 473 athletes from 40 nations across four continents. Spain leads the entry list with 84 athletes, underlining both the strength…
15 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The European Judo Kata Championships are no longer a niche corner of the sport. In Sarajevo, the 2026 edition is set to become the biggest in championship history, with 452 competitors from 28 nations, up from 330 competitors and 21 countries just two years ago. The growth reflects a wider…
14 May 2026
European Judo Championships Cadets Gran Canaria 2026 
Sarajevo Kodokan Kata Seminar 2026