European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
Day three of the Senior European Judo Championships already offered up plenty of surprises, but the final block had so much left to offer. It was a disappointing preliminary round for -90kg Lasha BEKAURI (GEO) has was defeated in the quarters, leaving only the bronze medal as an option. Coming…
27 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
Eljan Hajiyev meant business when stepping onto the mat during the first round of the -90kg category on the third day of the European Judo Championships Senior 2024, winning all of his five contests in style, making his way to victory effortlessly. You are now senior European Champion, how do…
27 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
“It’s been a quite long dry spell, I haven’t won since March 2023 and haven’t been on the podium since my silver medal at the World Championships in Doha. It feels really good to be back on top,” said a delighted Audrey Tcheumeo after her fifth European Championship title, a…
27 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
Prior to the final block on day three of the European Judo Championships Senior Zagreb 2024, the European Judo Union has distributed a variety of awards, all which symbolised and expressed the appreciation of ones’ contribution to the judo in Europe. The following individual received their awards. 6x European Champion,…
27 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
Not only can we boast of Olympic, World and European Champions of judo in the Arena Zagreb this weekend, but amongst the spectators, we welcome VIP of the athletics world; Ivana ŠPANOVIĆ. Ahead of her preparation for the Paris Olympic Games, the three-time and current European Champion in the long…
27 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
On the third and final day of individual competition in the Senior European Judo Championships 2024, there were early upsets in the -100kg category. The current World Champion Arman ADAMIAN (AIN), fell at the hands of Zlatko KUMRIC (CRO), much to the delight of the home crowd and double World…
27 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
The European Judo Union (EJU) proudly announces its partnership with Canon Central and Eastern Europe (Canon CEE), having Canon as the Official Photo and Video provider for the 2024 season. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the Union’s commitment to the sport, enhancing the quality of judo competition…
27 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
After the second day of individual competition, and the crowning of new European Champions, the celebrations continued in to the evening. In 2024 we mark the 75th Anniversary of the European Judo Union and members gathered for the EJU Gala Dinner. It was an incredible evening looking back at the…
27 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
There are names and faces we regularly see on the podium of the IJF World Tour, so it is hard to imagine that they have never succeeded on the Continental Championships stage. However this has been the case for two finalists on Friday; Elisavet TELTSIDOU (GRE) and Frank DE WIT…
27 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
The DJ played her favourite song, Barbie Girl by Aqua, and the hall went wild. In the stands the Matic family (parents, sister Brigita) were in each other’s arms. Down below, the newly crowned European champion and local hero Barbara MATIC clapped her hands with the fans. The 29-year-old then…
26 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
Excitement only grew on the second day of the Senior European Judo Championships 2024, with a guaranteed two medals for the home team, delegations, spectators and the kids camp were ready to celebrate as the final block commenced, deciding who would become European Champion at -63kg, -70kg and -81kg, and…
26 April 2024Zagreb Grand Prix 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
Croatia seems to suit her: Renata ZACHOVA (CZE/-63) became European Junior Champion in Porec in 2020. Now, four years later, the 23-year-old Czech, ranked just 22nd in the world, has been crowned surprise European champion.“I never thought, that I would be here today and win gold. I just knew that…
26 April 2024Zagreb Grand Prix 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
He did it again: It was the next historic success for Azerbaijan’s judo scene. Hidayat HEYDAROV (-73), world number one, won the European Championship final in Zagreb against Danil LAVRENTEV after 6:06 minutes in a golden score with ippon after disqualification and celebrated his fourth European Championship title.“Winning is fun.…
26 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
The -63kg category was the only one that didn’t see the top seed head in to the semi final rounds, instead, Renata ZACHOVA (CZE) won that quarter to face defending European Champion Andreja LESKI (SLO) for a place in the final. Zachova was swinging through the category today, and continued…
26 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
Most of the continental championships are taking place this week and with that qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics Games is also a constant talking point. However, on the opening day of the European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 we have also witnessed significant personal developments. The -66kg category had…
26 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
While the second competition day of the European Judo Championships Seniors was taking place in the Zagreb Arena, a high-calibre conference on the topic of “Children in Sport – Champions in Life” was held at the Westin Hotel on the initiative of the European Judo Union and the Croatian Ministry…
26 April 2024European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia
Day one of the European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024 delivered a historical moment when Sofia Asvesta reached the final block becoming the first ever Cypriot judoka to fight for a medal at such an event. Despite not taking a medal home, Asvesta is satisfied with her remarkable performance. From my…
26 April 2024Telavi Cadet European Cup 2024 - Telavi, Georgia
While most eyes are on the Senior European Judo Championships in Zagreb, the cadets are stealing some focus in the Telavi Cadet European Cup. There will be 209 young contenders from 14 nations, many of whom are fighting for the host nation, however we have many from further afield including…
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European Judo Championships Seniors Zagreb 2024