Going the distance pays off for Europeans
Last weekend saw seven European fighters from four European nations travel the 16,000 kilometers to take part in the World Cup Olympic qualifier in Apia, Samoa. It was a successful visit for all seven of our European entrants. Evgeny Kudyakov... Seguir leyendo
14.11.2010 | 15:49 | in EJU
Spain Dominates European Cup in Marbella
At the last day of the European Cup in Marbella Spain won all gold medals in the women’s category. In the men’s category Dmitri Turashvili (GEO) won the O100kg category in the congress palace. In the final he defeated Icelandic Thormodur... Seguir leyendo
13.11.2010 | 20:11 | in EJU
Spain wins 22 out of 28 medals at European Cup in Marbella
Spain took 5 out of 7 gold medals at the European Cup in Marbella. Portugal and Russia took the two other titles. The sunny Marbella was the first host of a Spanish European Cup. Spain dominated not only the gold positions but also won 22 of 28... Seguir leyendo
EJU takes over the new IJF Backnumbers in 2011
The EJU will take over the idea of the new backnumbers by the IJF per 1 January 2011. In 2010 the backnumbers were introduced by the IJF and EJU. The backnumbers contribute to a better TV coverage, clearer names and country codes and more and... Seguir leyendo
10.11.2010 | 20:23 | in EJU
EJU supports online judo fashion store
This week a new online judo fashion store was opened. The fashion store sells all kind of excellent quality material with EJU logo. Men’s and women’s fashion as well as some EJU souvenirs can be purchased online. Obviously the EJU team... Seguir leyendo
10.11.2010 | 14:08 | in EJU
Iliadis among the youngest World and Olympic Champions
Congratulations to Ilias Iliadis, one of the three European World Champions of this year. The Greek hero celebrates his 24th birthday today. Only 20 judoka have won both the World and Olympic title faster than Iliadis (6 women). Chinese Li... Seguir leyendo
IJF determines nominations for 2011 World Team Championships
Recently a new format of World team Championships was successfully tested, with teams composed of five athletes, where before it was seven. This will give opportunities for more countries to be qualified at that level.
For an individual... Seguir leyendo
08.11.2010 | 15:52 | in EJU
Abensberg undeterred by early exit from Cheboksary
There was one flight out of Cheboksary yesterday and most of those who were involved in the European Championship Club Cup Final were on it. The fighters from silver medal winners Saint Genevieve (FRA) moved about the aircraft with pride at a job... Seguir leyendo
06.11.2010 | 16:08 | in EJU
Lucky Seven for Champions Yewara Newa
Home advantage cannot completely account for the gold medal winning performance of Yawara-Newa; in any case, they win when away from home! Perhaps today's win has more to do with the fact that seven is considered a lucky number in Russia and the... Seguir leyendo
06.11.2010 | 14:52 | in EJU
Yewara Newa takes European Championships for Clubs
Yewara Newa has won the European Championships for Clubs in Cheboksary. The Russian team prolonged last year’s title and it’s their seventh title since 2001. The Russian defeated Kocaeli Belediye Kagitspor in the semi final in the morning... Seguir leyendo
