Ukraine ends European Cup for Junior in Kiev with six gold medals

The Ukraine has had a very successful European Cup for Juniors in Kiev. The home nation claimed the victory in six categories. In total the team of Ukraine won 20 medals.
Russia’s juniors were also strong this weekend in Kiev and won 18... Read more

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.
In the -81kg final Khasan... Read more

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, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and... 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 homeground... 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 great... 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 (EJU)... 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 grade only... 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 in the... Read more