Brothers Khalmurzaev triumph in European Cup Orenburg

Titled Russian brothers Khasan Khalmurzaev (-81kg) - World Cadet Champion and European Junior Champion and Khusen Khalmurzaev (-90kg) - two-time European Junior Champion, took their first gold medals at Senior level.

Russia and Belarus celebrate victories at European Cup Orenburg

Every year the city of Orenburg welcomes judokas from all over the world. Orenburg is located on the spot where Europe meets Asia. In this tournament traditionally Russia's nearest Asian neighbours like Kazakhstan,... Read more

European Championships Kata in Cottonera hosts a record of 112 pairs.

A record number of participants at the 2013 European Kata Championships in Cottonera, Malta. This weekend the city of Cottonera hosts the European Kata Championships 2013, the participation is, with a record-breaking total number of 112 pairs... Read more

Last European Cup for Cadets in Bielsko Biala

The last of nine Cadet European Cups takes place this weekend in Bielsko Biala in Poland. Over the last 8 events Russia was very successful with 25 victories, 17 for men, 8 for the young women.

Germany claimed 13 victories, five on... Read more

Olympians united on the tatami of the OTC in Antalya

On Monday the OTC “Going for Gold” in Antalya has started. In total 270 athletes from 25 nations are going to participate in Turkey as well as almost 50 international coaches.

Last year the OTC in Antalya made its debut in a... Read more

France keep top spot at Senior European Cup London

The Netherlands had a strong final day but France held on to top the London British Open medal table overall, whilst Sarah Adlington won silver on her return for Great Britain at K2, Crawley.

The second day of the European Judo Union... Read more

France claims 23 medals at European Cup in Lyon

France has won the European Cup for Juniors in Lyon by taking five gold medals after two days of fighting. The French also claimed four silver medals and 14 bronze medals, so 23 in total. The French were followed by the team of Russian with... Read more

British Roy Inman OBE and Colin McIver Honoured with 9th Dan

British Judo history was made today when Roy Inman OBE and Colin McIver were both awarded their 9th Dan at the London British Open at K2 in Crawley.

The 9th Dan, awarded by the International Judo Federation, is a highly prestigious... Read more

Russian men and French women take gold in Lyon

Russia was the winner of the first day of the European Cup for Juniors in Lyon. The Russian team claimed three out of the 8 available gold medals, all by men.

The women of France performed best in Lyon and set France at the second place... Read more