Britain rules at European Cup in Boras

The British judoka claimed won five gold medals this weekend at the European Cup in Boras. On Sunday the Brits won another four titles. A record, adding to a total of 14 titles since 2003.
Ashley McKenzie is one of Britain’s top athletes. The... Seguir leyendo

Japan victorious over Brazil in World Team Championships Final

The Japanese men’s team has won the 2010 World team Championships. Japan defeated the team of Brazil by 4-1 in the final. It was the fourth title for Japan since the first edition in 1994 and already the third final between Japan and Brazil, all... Seguir leyendo

Korea and Russia to take World team bronze

Korea and Russia have won the bronze medal at the World Team Championships in Antalya.
Turkey defeated Mongolia in their first match but lost to Brazil in the semi final. Russia lost to Japan but took revenge on Georgia, the title defenders of... Seguir leyendo

Amelie Rosseneu wins fourth European Cup

Germany and Russia did well at the first day of the European Cup in Boras. The German traditionally win the most medals at the Swedish Open. On Saturday they won two categories as well as Russia. Good old Alexander Mikhailine was able to win the... Seguir leyendo

Netherlands takes World team title

For the first time in the young history of the World Team Championships, two European teams qualified for the final. On Saturday the women’s event took place in Antalya and neighbors Germany and The Netherlands fought the final in a tough match... Seguir leyendo

First ever European final at World Team Championships

On Saturday the World Team Championships have started in Antalya.
For the first time ever two European times have qualified for the final. Holland defeated Japan in the semi final while Germany defeated France. Since 1997 always Japan and/or... Seguir leyendo

Big international interest for European Cup in Boras

This weekend the European Cup in Boras take place. In the city, not to far from Göteborg, 378 judoka will participate from 27 countries. The Swedish Open is a popular tournament where great judoka won in the past. Olympic medalists like Ludwig... Seguir leyendo

Jigoro Kano celebrates 150th anniversary

The first teams registered for the Judo World Championship by Team, which will take place this Saturday and Sunday along the coast of the Turkish Mediterranean Sea. But October 28th is also a special day for all judo fans, as most of you well... Seguir leyendo

EJU Olympic Training Centre Madrid rolling out

The EJU Olympic Training Camp is at full speed in sunny Madrid. It is being hosted by the Royal Spanish Judo federation within their national judo centre at the sports university in Madrid.The EJU is trying to set up a schedule of national... Seguir leyendo