Gori Senior European Cup 2026 - Gori, Georgia
European judo is visiting Gori this time, a beautiful small city in Georgia, distinguished by its rich sporting traditions. Gori is the hometown of several Olympic and world champions, including Georgian judo legend Lasha Shavdatuashvili, who is himself an Olympic, World and European champion. Sport, and especially judo, is deeply…
8 May 2026The Fighting Films Europe and the European Judo Union have officially entered a new partnership, marking the beginning of a collaboration focused on supporting the continued growth and development of judo across Europe. Already a respected and recognisable name within the global judo community, Fighting Films Europe has built a…
8 May 2026Astana Grand Slam 2026 - Astana, Kazakhstan
The Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2026 (8-10 May) got off to a golden start for Europe’s lightweight judoka, as the second stop of the Central Asian swing, following last week’s Dushanbe Grand Slam, opened in Astana on Friday (8 May). Europe swept all of the women’s gold medals on day one.…
8 May 2026Astana Grand Slam 2026 - Astana, Kazakhstan
Europe’s leading judoka waste no time after the 2026 European Judo Championships, carrying their momentum straight into the next leg of the World Judo Tour as the road toward qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games begins to take shape. The tour now moves to Kazakhstan for the Qazaqstan…
5 May 2026Istanbul Junior European Cup 2026 - Istanbul, Turkiye
There is something about junior events that feels different the moment you step into the hall. The noise is a little sharper, the emotions closer to the surface, the ambition almost tangible. In Istanbul, from 2–3 May, that feeling never left. The Istanbul Junior European Cup 2026 brought together 502…
4 May 2026Benidorm EJU OTC 2026 - Benidorm, Spain
As part of the upcoming Benidorm Olympic Training Camp (OTC), the second of three EJU referee seminars for coaches and athletes this year will take place on Wednesday, 20 May at 12:45, further enhancing understanding and cooperation with officials. During the camp, Nuno Carvalho, EJU Referee Commissioner, will be present…
4 May 2026Erasmus +
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…
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Astana Grand Slam 2026 
Gori Senior European Cup 2026