Kids Camp in Belgium
From 13–15 March 2026, Lommel becomes a meeting point for Europe’s rising judo talent as the Ilse Heylen Judo Academy, in collaboration with the European Judo Union, welcomes athletes to Sportpark De Soeverein for an intensive three-day training camp. With more than 1000m² of tatami space, five high-quality training sessions…
24 February 2026The Ne-waza discipline is rapidly gaining popularity across the judo world. What began as a supplementary discipline in veteran competitions has naturally evolved into a structured competitive format for cadets, juniors and seniors, driven by immense interest from the judo community. Following this trend, the Estonian Judo Federation successfully organised…
24 February 2026Porec "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Porec, Croatia
Author: Mario Krvavac Poreč is welcoming the European cadet judo elite again this year. More than 750 competitors from 30 countries will compete for medals at the Poreč ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Cup 2026, which will be held on February 28th and March 1st in the Poreč Žatika Hall. So…
24 February 2026Kata: A Form of Art
During the weekend of 21–22 February, the Estonian Judo Federation marked a significant milestone for the sport in the region by organising its first-ever official kata seminar. This landmark event provided the local judo community with a valuable opportunity to explore the core values of kata within both educational and…
23 February 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
The Championships are about to ignite. Feel the tension. Hear the roar. Experience Europe’s very best from the front row as world-class judo unfolds before your eyes between 16-19 April. The European Judo Union, in partnership with Zebra Athletics, proudly launches the ‘Win a Trip for Two’ campaign, your chance…
23 February 2026Riga Veteran European Cup 2026 - Riga, Latvia
Author: National Judo Federation of Latvia Riga hosted the opening stop of the Veterans European Tour 2026, welcoming judoka from 16 nations. Although the number of entries was not at its highest, the competition was characterised not only by strong technical performances but also by a remarkably friendly and united…
21 February 2026EJU Kids Camp 2026 - Tbilisi, Georgia
From 16–19 April, while Europe’s best battle for continental glory in Tbilisi, the next generation will have their own unforgettable stage. The Kids Camp Tbilisi, running alongside the Senior European Championships, offers young judoka the rare chance to train with champions, take part in engaging workshops and then sit in…
20 February 2026In judo, the black belt is often seen as an end point. A summit reached after years of sweat, sacrifice and stubborn belief. Yet in our Belt of Life series, we are discovering something quieter and far more powerful. The belt is not a finish line. It is a thread.…
19 February 2026Riga Veteran European Cup 2026 - Riga, Latvia
The veterans’ season will begin this weekend, with Latvia hosting the opening event of the Veterans Tour. Although the number of entries is not the highest, the level of international participation is impressive, with 16 nations represented: Azerbaijan, Belgium, Czechia, Estonia, France, Georgia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia,…
19 February 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
The countdown continues. With 57 days remaining, anticipation is building for one of the most prestigious events on the continental calendar, the Senior European Judo Championships, set to take place from 16 to 19 April at the impressive Tbilisi Sports Palace. After a 17-year absence, the Championships return to the…
18 February 2026Ljubljana European Open 2026 - Ljubljana, Slovenia
Walk into the Dervarič household any evening after 7pm and you might hear the unmistakable sound of bodies hitting mats. Not upstairs in the living room, downstairs in the basement, where the family tatami lives. Why? Because when judo runs this deep in your blood, training doesn’t stop when official…
16 February 2026Ljubljana European Open 2026 - Ljubljana, Slovenia
Author: Žiga Košec There are days in judo when dominance tells the story and then there are days like this. The second and final day of the Ljubljana European Open 2026 delivered a powerful reminder of the sport’s global heartbeat: seven categories, seven champions, seven different national anthems. Not once…
15 February 2026Samorin "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Samorin, Slovakia
Author: Samuel Háger The second stop of the Millennium Team Cadet European Tour concluded in style after an action-packed weekend in Šamorín, where Europe’s rising stars once again proved that the future of judo is in very safe hands. Across two days of relentless contests, young judoka showcased not only…
15 February 2026Ljubljana European Open 2026 - Ljubljana, Slovenia
Another weekend of exceptional judo skills were on display, this time at the European Judo Open Ljubljana. A total of 24 nations secured at least one medal, underlining once again the remarkable depth and quality delivered throughout the competition. The medals were shared between European countries and overseas visitors alike,…
15 February 2026Pordenone EJU Kata Tournament 2026 - Pordenone, Italy
Author: Sara Spillare An intense day of competition of the 42nd edition of the Trofeo Villanova took place on 14 February, a historic event dedicated to judo kata and hosted at the PalaFlora in Pordenone. Organised by Polisportiva Villanova, under the patronage of the Municipality of Pordenone and the Friuli…
15 February 2026Ljubljana European Open 2026 - Ljubljana, Slovenia
Author: Žiga Košec Valentine’s Day in Ljubljana was always destined to carry emotion but inside the Stožice Arena, the feeling was about far more than romance. It was about pride, passion and performing for the people who know you best. On the opening day of the Ljubljana European Open 2026,…
14 February 2026The opening day of the European Judo Open Ljubljana 2026 was always going to be special. The Stožice Arena was full, the atmosphere electric, the home crowd ready to celebrate world-class judo. Yet, no one quite anticipated that the most powerful moment would come before a single final had even…
14 February 2026Ljubljana European Open 2026 - Ljubljana, Slovenia
The Stožice Arena, in the heart of Ljubljana, already has countless memories etched into its walls and the opening day of the European Judo Open Ljubljana 2026 added several more to that story. From the very first finals, it was clear that this edition would be fiercely competitive. The overall…
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