European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
As Europe’s best judoka flow into Tbilisi, Georgia, for the 2026 European Championships, the EJU catch up with some of the host nation’s top stars among the men’s categories to talk about what judo means to them, what kind of judo one can expect from the Georgians on the tatami,…
15 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
Less than a month ago, Fabio Basile spoke to the EJU about the joys of becoming a father and the uncertainty surrounding his judo future. At the time, he had said that his next competition would be in May. Now, in a sudden twist, Basile is set to return to…
14 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
Just over 24 hours remain until the official draw for the Senior European Judo Championships Tbilisi 2026 is completed, and in 48 hours, the first hajime will be called as the opening contests get underway. Delegations are arriving in the Georgian capital hour by hour, and the tension, in the…
14 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
With the European Championships in Tbilisi fast approaching, few names resonate quite like Lukáš Krpálek. A double Olympic champion who has succeeded across two weight categories, the Czech heavyweight continues to compete at the highest level, driven not by past success but by a clear sense of purpose, one that…
14 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
Two reining Paris 2024 Olympic champions come as the top seeds in the -100kg and -78kg categories, both on the hunt for the European title at the upcoming European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, from 16-19 April: Azerbaijan’s Zelym Kotsoiev and Italy’s Alice Bellandi. -100kg Reigning Olympic champion and top seed Zelym…
13 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
Since moving up from the -63kg to the -70kg category, Hungary’s Szofi Özbas has claimed four Grand Slam golds in her new weight, along with the 2025 European title, her first senior continental crown. The 24-year-old arrives at the European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, from 16-19 April as the defending…
13 April 2026Triglav Insurance Kortrijk Get Together Tournament 2026 - Kortrijk, Belgium
At the end of the Triglav Insurance Get Together Tournament in Kortrijk, there was little sense of an ending. Instead, it felt like a beginning, one shaped by emotion, unity, and a renewed sense of purpose. At the heart of it all stood the President of the Belgian Judo Federation,…
12 April 2026Triglav Insurance Kortrijk Get Together Tournament 2026 - Kortrijk, Belgium
Being a parent of a child with disabilities comes with challenges that reshape everyday life in ways few truly understand. It brings uncertainty, sleepless nights, profound strength and perspective, constant adaptation and several invisible battles. It is a journey that demands endless flexibility within a rigid structure. It is, in…
12 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
As Europe’s best judoka prepare to take to the tatami at the upcoming European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, from 16-19 April, the EJU takes you through all you need to know ahead of the event. Today’s focus: the -90kg and -70kg categories. The -90 kg category has long been a stronghold…
12 April 2026Sarajevo Judo Hopes Tournament 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
After an exciting opening day at the Sarajevo Judo Hopes Tournament 2026, Europe’s youngest judoka returned to the tatami with renewed energy, determination and a true sporting spirit. New challenges awaited across the Arena Hills Sports Hall, offering the crowd another opportunity to witness impressive performances from rising talents, among…
12 April 2026Kata: A Form of Art
A dynamic two-day Kata coaching seminar brought energy and innovation to the British judo community on 11–12 April, as 44 coaches from the British Judo Association (BJA) gathered to refine their approach to teaching Kata. Centred on children and youth development, the seminar placed strong emphasis on modern, engaging coaching…
12 April 2026Lignano Junior European Cup 2026 - Lignano, Italy
The second day of the Lignano Junior European Cup was marked by a diverse array of winners. Across the seven contested categories, athletes from seven different nations claimed the top spot: Kazakhstan, Hungary, France and Serbia among the men, and Japan, Germany and Poland among the women. This diversity underlines…
12 April 2026Triglav Insurance Kortrijk Get Together Tournament 2026 - Kortrijk, Belgium
At every adapted judo event, a different kind of story unfolds, stories rarely told, yet often the ones that set the strongest example. At the Triglav Insurance Get Together Tournament Kortrijk 2026, one of the most memorable moments came from a simple gesture. Steff, a young Belgian judoka, was not…
12 April 2026Triglav Insurance Kortrijk Get Together Tournament 2026 - Kortrijk, Belgium
Two names that once defined Belgian excellence on the world stage, Gella Vandecaveye and Ulla Werbrouck, stood once again at the edge of the tatami. Only this time, they were not there to fight. They were there to feel. At the Triglav Insurance Get Together Tournament Kortrijk 2026, both Olympic…
12 April 2026Triglav Insurance Kortrijk Get Together Tournament 2026 - Kortrijk, Belgium
The Triglav Insurance Get Together Tournament Kortrijk 2026 is streaming live from Belgium, offering a powerful glimpse into the journeys of our adapted judoka. Follow the action on the tatami and experience the spirit of inclusion, determination and progress. Live stream access: Triglav Insurance Get Together Tournament Kortrijk 2026
12 April 2026Sarajevo Judo Hopes Tournament 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Author: Dino Stambolić The two-day Sarajevo Judo Hopes 2026 tournament got underway today in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, bringing together the next generation of European talent. Part of the European Judo Tour and organised by the Judo Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the event has attracted 574 young…
11 April 2026Lignano Junior European Cup 2026 - Lignano, Italy
Author: Gino Stefanel The opening day of competition at the Pala Bella Italia in Lignano Sabbiadoro has drawn to a close, delivering a lively showcase of judo, packed with ippons and sustained excitement from start to finish. Among the standout attractions was the presence of the Japanese women’s team, competing…
11 April 2026Triglav Insurance Kortrijk Get Together Tournament 2026 - Kortrijk, Belgium
The opening stop of the Triglav Insurance Get Together Tour is fully underway, with a packed first day combining training sessions and the official divisioning. Kortrijk sets the stage for the first surge of momentum in the adapted judo movement in 2026. For some, it marks a first step into…
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European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals