EJU Kids Camp 2026 - Tbilisi, Georgia
The now familiar format of the ‘EJU Kids Camp’ is becoming more and more popular across the continent, attracting children from a number of countries, keen to learn from judo stars in the masterclass segment, keen to make friends in every segment. Around 200 children came to meet 3-time world…
17 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
On some days, things just don’t go your way. Kosovo’s Laura Fazliu, an Olympic, World and European medalist and one of the favorites in the -63kg at the European Senior Championships Tbilisi 2026, was caught by surprise in her first contest of the day and was eliminated. “I was prepared…
17 April 2026EJU Kids Camp 2026 - Tbilisi, Georgia
Adidas Double D has been a sponsor of the EJU for many years, contributing far more than one might think. Sponsorship Manager for Adidas Double D, Palma Ferracci, works with federations and athletes and has made a personal commitment to the development of social impact projects that can enhanced through…
17 April 2026Warsaw Veteran European Cup 2026 - Warsaw, Poland
The European Veterans Cup in Warsaw is a unique event on the European judo map. This year’s edition will bring together around 250 athletes from 30 countries, showing how dynamically the veterans’ judo community is developing. It is a tournament that combines experience, sporting passion, and an exceptional atmosphere of…
17 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
Finally, his time has come: Russia’s Murad Chopanov stepped on to the top of the men’s -66kgpodium at the European Senior Championships Tbilisi 2026 on Wednesday. The 27-year-old had towait long for this first Championship title at the senior level. “It was a long awaited victory. I camehere only for…
16 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
Distria Krasniqi remains the -52kg queen in Europe. The Kosovar picked up her fourth title at theEuropean Senior Championships in Tbilisi on Wednesday, proving once more that she is at the topand can overcome herself when it counts. “It means a lot to me and I feel amazing,” Krasniqi said…
16 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
It was Luka Mkheidze’s second European title at the European Senior Championships in Tbilisi and itwas as special as his first one: In 2023, the Frenchman won at home in France and now, three yearslater, he claimed the second gold again on home soil as he is originally from Georgia.…
16 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
Shirine Boukli did it again: The bubbly Frenchwoman extended her golden streak in Tbilisi to take home her fifth title in her fifth appearance at the European Senior Championships. She has never lost a contest at the European Championships so far. “I am very proud of this fifth title, in…
16 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
World and European medallist Luukas Saha (FIN) arrived in Tbilisi as the number one seed and lived up to that designation in the early rounds. One by one he picked off his opponents, impressive ne-waza often giving him the edge. His European championship campaign was off to a great start!…
16 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
Witnessing the epic battles of some of the greats is always enthralling and in Tbilisi, on day one of the European Championships 2026, there were plenty of huge names to follow but in the final, it was old rivals Krasniqi and Buchard who delivered an elite spectacle, the highest level…
16 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
In Tbilisi the lightest of the men’s categories delivered explosive, fast-paced judo from the very first ‘hajime’ of the day. On the top half of the draw, the top seeds did as their ranking invited them to do. On the bottom half of the draw, it was a different story!…
16 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
On this opening day of the European Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026, the expected mix of confirmations and surprises filled the Olympic Palace in Georgia’s capital. At -48 kg, the number one seed at the beginning of the day was none other than Olympic and world medallist, defending European champion Shirine…
16 April 2026EJU Kids Camp 2026 - Tbilisi, Georgia
This picture says it all: Varlam Liparteliani and Tengo Zirakashvili surrounded by children that not only look at their medals but can touch them and feel the spirit of judo. Teaching at the Kids Camp at the European Senior Championships Tbilisi 2026 is a lot more than just another training…
16 April 2026EJU Kids Camp 2026 - Tbilisi, Georgia
They got their chance and they loved every second: about 200 young judoka from Georgia, Greece, Ukraine and Armenia joined the EJU Kids Camp at the European Senior Championships Tbilisi 2026 in the Georgian capital. Bright eyed and excited, the youngsters aged 8 to 16 years trained together, watched and…
16 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
Among the many huge names to be found in the draw for the 2026 European Championships, on day one it is Shrine Boukli (FRA) who arrives with the most gold medals in hand. Four European titles, all recent, all spectacular, illustrate a career that exudes humility but never at the…
16 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
Ahead of the opening day of the 2026 (16th to 19th April) European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgian head coach Lasha Gujejiani offered some insight, some thoughts about the Georgian psyche and what it means to compete at home. “It’s not just about championships but about relationships, and the relationship we…
16 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
Following the draw for the 2026 European Championships, being held this week in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, a press conference was held to give the media an opportunity to meet with delegation coaches, athletes, EJU officials and Georgian Judo Federation personnel. On the panel were EJU President Dr Laszlo…
15 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
For only the second time, the European Championships is being held in Georgia, a country that lives and breathes for judo, a country of passion, history, champions and hospitality. Nowhere could be more aligned with the global judo environment than here! As the event fervour builds in Tbilisi, there are…
15 April 2026
European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals