Teplice "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Teplice, Czech Republic
Author: František Šmehlík The historic spa town of Teplice will once again welcome the rising stars of European judo this weekend, 28–29 March. The Teplice ‘Millennium Team’ European Cup has been held since 2008, when the event was first relocated from its previous host city, Jičín. According to the current…
26 March 2026Poznan Junior European Cup 2026 - Poznan, Poland
Author: Ewa Kempka This weekend, Poland takes centre stage on the European judo calendar, hosting a double bill of EJU events. Alongside the Radom EJU Kata Tournament, Poznań welcomes the next stop on the European Junior Tour, a key fixture that consistently showcases the sport’s emerging talent. Following the impressive…
26 March 2026Dubrovnik Senior European Cup 2026 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Author: Mario Krvavac Dubrovnik is always a desirable destination, whether for its connection to famous television series, its appeal as a tourist hotspot, or for a judo competition such as the European Senior Cup 2026. This year’s edition of the renowned European Cup has attracted significant interest and, between 28–29…
25 March 2026Radom EJU Kata Tournament 2026 - Radom, Poland
Author: Andrzej Mucha The Radom European Kata Tournament 2026 will bring together 152 athletes from 14 countries, offering a full day of competition across cadet, junior and senior categories. As the final European Kata Tournament before the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026, the event carries additional importance for athletes…
25 March 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
With only 23 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 Georgian capital,…
24 March 2026"Nothing compares to the birth of your child. Nothing"
Italy’s Fabio Basile never imagined that any moment could rival, let alone surpass, the feeling of becoming Olympic champion. That all changed on November 1, 2025, when Basile and his partner Nica welcomed their son, Aiden Mike, into the world, a moment he describes as life-defining. “The second he was…
23 March 2026Adapted Judo
There are moments in sport when results, rankings and medals quietly step aside, allowing something far greater to take centre stage. Moments that remind us why sport was never only about victory but about values. About people. About purpose. Social responsibility is not an obligation, it is a choice. A…
23 March 2026Tbilisi Grand Slam 2026 - Tbilisi, Georgia
As the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2026 drew to a close, it was unmistakably clear that Europe’s judoka have laid down a formidable marker ahead of the Senior European Judo Championships Tbilisi 2026, set to take place from 16–19 April. Building on the momentum of the opening two days, the closing…
22 March 2026Riga Senior European Cup 2026 - Riga , Latvia
Author: Latvian Judo Federation The Riga Senior European Cup 2026 came to a compelling close on Sunday, 22 March at the Rīgas Nacionālā Sporta Manēža, as the final day of action delivered a truly international spread of champions, each gold medal claimed by a different nation. Here is what some…
22 March 2026Tbilisi Grand Slam 2026 - Tbilisi, Georgia
On the second day of the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2026, the script flipped. After a European sweep of the women’s podiums on day one, Saturday, 21 March, saw Europe’s men take centre stage, dominating the final block with authority. In total, the continent secured 13 of the 16 medals on…
21 March 2026Riga Senior European Cup 2026 - Riga , Latvia
Author: Latvian Judo Federation The European Judo Tour returned to the Latvian capital on Saturday, 21 March, as the Riga Senior European Cup 2026 opened at the Rīgas Nacionālā Sporta Manēža. Though plenty was on offer, some of the standout performances belonged to Nina Cvjetko of Croatia, Narek Vardanian of…
21 March 2026World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day, observed on 21 March, carries a powerful symbolism: the triplication of the 21st chromosome. Officially recognised by the United Nations in 2012, it stands as a reminder to raise awareness, champion inclusion and recognise the achievements of people with Down syndrome. For the European Judo Union,…
21 March 2026Tbilisi Grand Slam 2026 - Tbilisi, Georgia
The IJF World Tour has arrived in Tbilisi, Georgia, offering European athletes an early glimpse of what awaits in just one month, when the Senior European Championships 2026 take centre stage in the Olympic Sports Palace. For now, however, the focus remains firmly on the present and Europe had every…
20 March 2026Riga Senior European Cup 2026 - Riga , Latvia
Riga is ready for action once again this weekend, 21–22 March, as it welcomes 254 judoka from 27 nations, both from Europe and overseas for their annual Senior European Cup. The city, which announced less than 24 hours ago that it will host the inaugural Ne-waza European Championships later this…
20 March 2026The European Judo Union is pleased to announce that the Ne-waza European Judo Championships 2026 will take place in August in Riga, Latvia. Exact date to be announced shortly. This adjustment follows the unforeseen decision of the French Judo Federation to return the organisation rights for the Veteran European Championships…
19 March 2026Full schedule and athletes to watch
386 competitors from 51 countries will take to the tatami this weekend at the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2026, running from 20-22 March. The latest stop on the 2026 IJF World Judo Tour arrives just weeks before the 2026 European Championships, also set to take place in the Georgian capital from…
19 March 2026Following the recent announcement concerning the postponement of the Veteran European Championships, subsequent to the return of the organisational rights by the French Judo Federation, the European Judo Union Executive Committee acted promptly. The EJU is therefore pleased to confirm that a new host location and corresponding dates have now…
18 March 2026Nymburk EJU OTC 2026 - Nymburk, Czech Republic
Author: Czech Judo Federation A record 1,088 participants (527 men, 353 women and 208 accompanying persons) gathered at the Nymburk Sports Centre from 9–16 March 2026 for a joint training camp. Organised by the Czech Judo Federation, the Olympic Training Camp (OTC) in Nymburk marked an unprecedented milestone, becoming the…
18 March 2026