Warsaw European Open 2026 - Warsaw, Poland
Winning at home always carries a special meaning. At the 2026 Warsaw European Open, that moment belonged to Poland’s Aleksandra Kowalewska, who captured the -70kg gold medal and stepped onto the top of a Continental Open podium for the very first time. The 21-year-old delivered an impressive performance in front…
15 March 2026Warsaw European Open 2026 - Warsaw, Poland
The opening day of the Warsaw European Open delivered several memorable moments, not least the impressive performance of the Polish team. In nearly every final, the home crowd had a local athlete to support, creating an electric atmosphere inside the arena. France ultimately finished on top of the overall medal…
14 March 2026The British judoka on mindset, breakthrough gold and the road to the 2026 Europeans
Ethan Nairne chose the perfect day not to look at his competition draw. The British judoka, competing in the -73kg category, arrived at the 2026 Upper Austria Grand Prix facing what looked like a daunting path, with several rounds bringing another Olympic medallist. Yet Nairne, blissfully unaware of the names…
13 March 2026EJU Executive Committee Meeting Malta
Between 11–12 March 2026, the Executive Committee of the European Judo Union convened in Malta for its first meeting of the year. The gathering brought together senior representatives to review developments across multiple sectors of the organisation. Among the key topics discussed was the continued growth in participation at EJU…
13 March 2026Warsaw European Open 2026 - Warsaw, Poland
Author: Ewa Kempka This weekend, 14–15 March, the CAiLS Hall in Grodzisk Mazowiecki will become the centre of European judo as it hosts the Warsaw European Open, opening this year’s European Judo Union tournament cycle in Poland. A total of 359 athletes from 31 nations have entered the competition, promising…
12 March 2026The European Judo Union (EJU) has been formally informed by the French Judo Federation that it is unable to host the Veteran European Championships 2026, originally scheduled to take place in Lormont. As a result, the French Judo Federation has returned the organisational rights for the event to the EJU.…
11 March 2026Portimao/Algarve EJU Junior Training Camp 2026 - Portimao/Algarve, Portugal
Author/Images: António da Costa Activity on the tatami continued at the Portimão Arena with the Portimão/Algarve EJU Junior Training Camp 2026, which took place on 9-10 March, bringing together more than 100 athletes from various nationalities. The training camp followed the Portimão Junior European Cup 2026, held on 7-8 March,…
11 March 2026The European Judo Union (EJU) is preparing to convene in Malta for its triannual Executive Committee meeting. The high-level gathering will serve as the strategic launchpad for the 2026 judo season, focusing on continental development and the presentation of the Union’s latest financial accounts. Ahead of the official start of…
10 March 2026Antalya "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Antalya, Turkiye
Author: Uğur Çatalkaya The Antalya ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Cup, held at Antalya Sports Hall on 7–8 March 2026, welcomed 550 athletes from 21 countries for two days of high-level competition. As one of the key events on the European cadet calendar, the tournament offered young judoka an important opportunity…
9 March 2026Podgorica Senior European Cup 2026 - Podgorica, Montenegro
In 2025, during an interview with the EJU, Novo Raičević made a promise: in 2026, he would win gold at the Podgorica Senior European Cup. After taking bronze in 2024 and silver in 2025, the words felt less like ambition and more like a natural next step. On 8 March,…
9 March 2026The countdown is entering its final stage. There is now just one week left to enter the European Judo Union and Zebra Athletics ‘Win a Trip for Two’ campaign… and you could be heading to Tbilisi. Be there. Feel it. Live it. 🎁 What’s included for TWO people?• Return flights•…
9 March 2026Portimao/Algarve Junior European Cup 2026 - Portimao/Algarve, Portugal
Author: António da Costa The 2026 edition of the Portimão Junior European Cup has come to an end, concluding two days of excitement, adrenaline and high-level judo on Portuguese soil. On this second and final day of competition, seven weight categories were contested: three for women and four for men.…
8 March 2026Linz Grand Prix 2026 - Linz, Austria
Europe finished the Upper Austria Grand Prix 2026 in Linz on a strong note, collecting 14 medals on the final day and bringing the continental total to an impressive 38 of the 56 medals on offer. While Japan maintained its position at the top of the overall medal table, the…
8 March 2026Linz Grand Prix 2026 - Linz, Austria
Author: Wolfgang Eichler “I would have liked to have had two or three more fights in Linz but I could hardly have imagined a more unpleasant opponent to start with than Piotr Kuczera from Poland. Of course, it is a shame that I didn’t get past 3:06 minutes of net…
8 March 2026Linz Grand Prix 2026 - Linz, Austria
Author: Wolfgang Eichler The 4th edition of the Upper Austria Judo Grand Prix was once again a great organisational success: packed spectator stands, a fantastic atmosphere, a likeable and approachable winner in gold medallist Michaela Polleres, not to mention positive feedback from the International Judo Federation and the 59 participating…
8 March 2026This International Women’s Day (March 8), the European Judo Union proudly celebrates the women whose strength, intelligence, and dedication shape and grow our sport every single day. This year’s theme, “Give To Gain,” reflects a principle deeply rooted in the values of judo itself. Progress in sport has always been…
8 March 2026Portimao/Algarve Junior European Cup 2026 - Portimao/Algarve, Portugal
Author: António da Costa The first day of the Portimão Junior European Cup 2026 has come to an end. As expected, the day delivered excellent contests, plenty of excitement and a very high level of judo. This year’s edition has attracted 362 judoka from 23 countries, creating a strong and…
7 March 2026Linz Grand Prix 2026 - Linz, Austria
Author: Wolfgang Eichler Michaela Polleres (AUT/-70kg) secured gold on home soil at the Linz Grand Prix. The 28-year-old defeated junior world champion April Lynn Fohouo (SUI) in the final by ippon. The victory marks Polleres’ third Grand Prix title, following her wins in Tashkent and Cancun in 2018, and her…
7 March 2026
Warsaw European Open 2026