Graz Junior European Cup 2026 - Graz, Austria

One for the Record Books

It became official at 8:30am on Saturday, 30 May: the 2026 Junior European Cup in Graz has made judo history. Never before has a junior tournament, either in Europe or worldwide, attracted a larger field of competitors than this weekend’s event at the Raiffeisensportpark Graz. A total of 617 young…

30 May 2026

Graz Junior European Cup 2026 - Graz, Austria

From School to Tatami… and Back Again

Your complexion might be a little paler than usual and your heart rate a touch higher. Sleep, too, may occasionally dip into the red zone. With the Junior European Cup in Graz (30–31 May) fast approaching, the pressure is coming from two directions. It is not only the weight of…

29 May 2026

Bardonecchia EJU OTC 2026 - Bardonecchia, Italy

Olympic Champions and Alpine Energy: It's Time to Register for the Bardonecchia OTC 2026

There are training camps… and then there are experiences that stay with you long after the final randori ends. The latter has become a constant hallmark of the EJU OTC series, as these events are not only about elite preparation but also about the atmosphere and surroundings that make them…

28 May 2026

Györ Judo Hopes Tournament 2026 - Györ, Hungary

European Judo Hopes Set for Győr This Weekend

The three-day youth festival, European Judo Hopes, will get underway in Győr this Friday, 29 May, bringing together Europe’s rising talents in the U14 and U16 age categories. The event will take place at the Olympic Sports Park and will feature technical sessions led by world-class judoka, including Japan’s Misato…

28 May 2026

European Judo Championships Veterans - Portimao, Portugal

Portimão on Course for Veteran Europeans 2026

The road to the European Judo Championships Veterans 2026 took an important step forward this week as representatives from the European Judo Union travelled to Portimão, Portugal, for an official inspection visit, and the message coming away from the Algarve was clear: preparations are firmly on track. Leading the EJU…

27 May 2026

Graz Junior European Cup 2026 - Graz, Austria

A Rush to Graz

Even the Judo Austria leadership team, Secretary General Corina Korner, Sports Director Markus Moser and President Martin Poiger, were left stunned by the numbers. Demand for the Junior European Judo Cup in Graz (30–31 May) has reached unprecedented levels, forcing organisers to secure rooms across no fewer than eight hotels,…

27 May 2026

Faro/Algarve EJU Cadet Training Camp 2026 - Faro/Algarve , Portugal

Faro: With a Nose for the Future

The Faro ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Cup 2026 was a success and what better way could there be to close the event than with a two-day international training camp, where sharing, collaboration, and mutual support were the key principles. With several national teams present after an intense weekend of competition, the number…

26 May 2026

Shaping the Future of Safe, Strong & Inclusive Judo

Judo is more than performance. It is about people, values and the responsibility to lead. The future of judo is shaped by those who step forward, in federations, clubs and on the tatami. How do we turn our foundational values into everyday practice? Join leading experts from across Europe as…

25 May 2026

Erasmus +

“Judo Can Accompany A Person Throughout Their Entire Life” - JOY Talk with Dr. Nuša Lampe

The European Judo Union continues to strengthen the educational and social dimensions of judo through its involvement in the Erasmus+ project JOY – Judo Connecting Older and Younger Generations. The initiative focuses on inclusion, intergenerational learning, and lifelong participation in judo, values which remain deeply rooted in the philosophy of…

25 May 2026

Faro/Algarve "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Faro/Algarve , Portugal

Faro Continues in High Gear

After a first day shaped by soaring temperatures, day two of the Faro ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Cup 2026 kept the engine running at full throttle. In a city famed for hosting Portugal’s largest annual motorcycle gathering, the action on the tatami once again matched the energy and intensity Faro…

24 May 2026

Faro/Algarve "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Faro/Algarve , Portugal

Faro Heats Up on Opening Day of Competition

The lighter categories, girls: -40, -44, -48, -52 kg and boys: -50, -55, -60, -66 kg, opened the Faro ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Cup 2026 with high-level judo and impressive intensity on the tatami. Faro is renowned for its excellent weather, attracting thousands of visitors to the Algarve every year,…

23 May 2026

Benidorm EJU OTC 2026 - Benidorm, Spain

Dreams on the Line as Judoka Prepare to Begin Their Road to LA2028

There are 784 days until the lights rise on the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. It sounds distant, even comfortable. Yet, every athlete who has lived through an Olympic cycle knows the truth that time moves differently when a dream is on the line. One blink becomes one tournament. One…

23 May 2026

Benidorm EJU OTC 2026 - Benidorm, Spain

Benidorm OTC 2026: Where Elite Preparation Meets the Perfect Environment

Some training camps are built purely on hard work. Others create the conditions for athletes and coaches to perform at their very best. The Benidorm Olympic Training Camp 2026 once again proved why it remains one of the standout destinations on the European judo calendar, bringing together over 1,000 members…

22 May 2026

President Pavel Volek Secures New Term at Czech Judo Federation

Continuity and stability remain at the forefront of Czech judo as Pavel Volek has been re-elected as President of the Czech Judo Federation, earning renewed confidence from the national judo community. With Czech judo continuing to build on strong foundations and competitive successes, the new term presents an opportunity to…

22 May 2026

Benidorm EJU OTC 2026 - Benidorm, Spain

Open Discussion, Shared Understanding

The Benidorm OTC is still running at full speed and, with that, the European Judo Union (EJU) took the opportunity to deliver another EJU Coaching and Referee Seminar, open to coaches, athletes and other interested participants. Leading the session were Nuno Carvalho, EJU Referee Commissioner, and Erez Nevo, Head Sport…

21 May 2026

NEW DATE! Champions League 2026

The European Judo Union would like to inform all participating clubs, athletes and stakeholders that the date of the Champions League 2026 has been changed to 24 October 2026. The adjustment was necessary due to the scheduling of the IJF Masters in Dushanbe, ensuring the best possible conditions and participation…

20 May 2026

Faro/Algarve "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Faro/Algarve , Portugal

Destination: Faro, Portugal

Faro will host the next edition of the ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Cup Tour 2026 on 23–24 May. This is the second event in the south of Portugal, this time dedicated to the younger ones, and already setting a new participation record. Usually associated with the largest motorcycle gathering held…

20 May 2026

European Judo Championships Cadets Gran Canaria 2026 - Gran Canaria, Spain

Cadet Europeans 2026 - Official Outlines

The Cadet European Judo Championships 2026 are now just 41 days away. The official outlines have been published and Gran Canaria is ready to welcome Europe’s rising stars from 29 June to 2 July. Official Outlines

19 May 2026