Goygol Cadet European Cup 2024 - Goygol, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan won the overall medal tally at the Goygol Cadet European Cup 2024. The team continued with another set of solid performances on the second and final day of the event ending their weekend with a total of 4 gold, 1 silver and 9 bronze medals. France was the closest…
5 May 2024Rijeka Junior European Cup 2024 - Rijeka, Croatia
The city of Rijeka received the recognition of European Judo City. It is a prestigious award as only three cities per year can claim the title. During the opening ceremony of the Rijeka Junior European Cup 2024 and in presence of the President of the Croatian Judo Federation, Dr Sanda…
5 May 2024Goygol Cadet European Cup 2024 - Goygol, Azerbaijan
The cadet European Judo Cup in Goygol is underway and by the end of the first day of competition the host nation took the lead on the overall medal table with two gold, one silver and seven bronze medals. At the start of the competition the home team dominated amongst…
4 May 2024Dushanbe Grand Prix 2024 - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Not only did Fabienne KOCHER take the gold in the -52kg on day one of the Dushanbe Grand Slam, her first World Tour medal in two years, but another Swiss athlete was back on the podium on day two. In his classic style, Nils STUMP (SUI) was finally out of…
4 May 2024Dushanbe Grand Prix 2024 - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Day one of the Dushanbe Grand Slam, the first edition with this upgraded status, gave space for the home team of Tajikistan to demonstrate their value. In the -60kg category, Muhammadsoleh QUVATOV brought tremendous joy to the spectators in the Kasri Tennis Arena as well as President, Mr Ismoil MAHMADZOIR, with…
3 May 2024Dushanbe Grand Prix 2024 - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
The Senior European Judo Championships 2024 may have just come to a close, with title holders picking up 700 points in contribution to their world ranking positions, but many have already began their voyage to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, for the upgraded Grand Slam event, offering a potential 1000 points to the…
2 May 2024Rijeka Junior European Cup 2024 - Rijeka, Croatia
Over 250 judoka from 18 countries are heading to Rijeka to compete at the next edition of the junior European Judo Cup. This generation is well in the middle of their European cup tour with the aim to be part of their selected national team for the European Judo Championships…
2 May 20241st Azerbaijan National Kata Championships
After several IJF Academy events held in Azerbaijan, the activities received serious support from the national federation. Subsequently, several kata seminars were held in cooperation with the IJF and EJU and for the first time last year Azeri judoka performed at the European Judo Championship kata. On May 1, the…
2 May 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
At the end of the European Championships in Zagreb, the Executive Committee of the EUROPEAN JUDO UNION (EJU) met for a coordination meeting. “We have done a lot of things right in the last two years since our first meeting with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej PLENKOVIC. The European Championship 2024…
30 April 2024Goygol Cadet European Cup 2024 - Goygol, Azerbaijan
Author: Azerbaijan Judo Goygol once again welcomes the finest young judoka from Europe and other continents. On May 4-5, the Cadet European Cup will take place in one of Azerbaijan’s most scenic regions, gathering teams from fifteen countries. The hosts, known for Azerbaijan’s rich judo traditions and consistently emerging talented…
30 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
Italy were off to a strong start in the European Mixed Team Championship bronze medal contest against Germany, with a win from Thauany David CAPANNI DIAS against Jana ZIEGLER in the -57kg category. In the very final seconds, Capanni Dias brought Ziegler to her knees with kuzushi alone but no…
29 April 2024Telavi Cadet European Cup 2024 - Telavi, Georgia
The host nation of any event always has a slight advantage, typically with numbers and of course support from friends and family, however it was an incredible landslide for Georgia in the Telavi Cadet European Cup 2024. With seven gold, seven silver and an astounding 23 bronze medals there was…
29 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
The 72nd European Judo Championships Seniors are history. “They were of a high standard in terms of sport and organisation. We are super happy,” emphasised EJU President Dr László TOTH. We take a look back at the eventful four days in ZAGREB (CRO) in the form of facts and figures.European…
29 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
The jubilation was huge. France’s mixed team hugged each other after their clear 4:0 victory over Georgia in the final. “We can be really proud of this victory. We didn’t field the strongest team but we still won. The two points from the men, Alexis (Mathieu) and Joan-Benjamin (Gaba), helped…
28 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
The final of the Mixed Team European Championships saw defending champions Georgia and 2022 champions France go head to head for the title. For France, they have had consistent strength in both the men and women’s categories for many years, with their teams winning separate medals, however the introduction of…
28 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
The four-day European Judo Championships Seniors in ZAGREB came to an end on Sunday evening – with the host team taking fifth place in the mixed team competition. Croatia finished sixth in the medal table: with one gold (Barbara MATIC/-70) and one bronze medal (Lara CVJETKO/-70), plus three fifth places…
28 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
It is almost time to say goodbye here in Zagreb, as we close out the Senior European Judo Championships 2024, but first, the Mixed Team title will be decided. The stands were packed as Croatia were first up to fight for a bronze medal against neighbours, Serbia. Regardless of the…
28 April 2024European Judo Championships 2025 go to Montenegro
Great thanks to Zagreb, see you in Podgorica (MNE) next April! The 2024 European Championships are history, long live the 2025 European Championships at the Moraca Sports Centre. Jovica RECEVIC, 46, President of the Montenegrin Judo Federation and a police officer by profession, looks forward to next year’s major event…
28 April 2024
Training camp and coach seminar for Adapted Judo (Intellectual disabilities) 
Dushanbe Grand Prix 2024