Safe Fall
The European Judo Union once again had the honour of participating in Japan at the 3rd International Conference on Safe Falling for Older People through Judo, an event which this year expanded to three full days and featured 45 presentations, delivered both in lecture halls and on the tatami. The…
17 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
During the 77th Ordinary Congress of the European Judo Union, there were many moments of reflection but few carried as much weight as the address delivered by EJU President, Dr Tóth László. Taking time to look back on recent years, he offered a clear and confident assessment of an organisation…
15 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
During the 77th Ordinary Congress, held in Las Palmas Gran Canaria, Alessandro Comi was elected as a new member of the EJU Executive Committee, assuming the role of Sport Director. Following his election, he took a moment to reflect on his journey, ambitions and vision for the future as he…
15 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
The National Judo Federation of North Macedonia has reached a defining moment in its history. Following an extraordinary year of international competitions, the federation has been awarded the best event organiser within the European Judo Union for 2025, a recognition that reflects consistency, ambition and resilience at the highest level…
15 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
On 14 December 2025, alongside the EJU Congress, the annual Gala Dinner brought the European judo family together to celebrate the defining moments of the year. One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Best Event of 2025 award, honouring the outstanding organisation of the Senior…
15 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
At the 77th Congress of the European Judo Union in Las Palmas, EJU Vice President of Sport, Catarina Rodrigues, also took time to reflect on a year that, in her words, proved just how far European judo can go when trust and opportunity are placed in the right hands. Speaking…
14 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
EJU Vice President and Head of Marketing Ivan Todorov presented his outlook and report for 2025 in the field of marketing. Todorov, who is also the President of the Serbian Judo Federation, has witnessed many sporting successes in judo, including this year. However, in a specialised area such as marketing,…
14 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
Today Michal Vachun was awarded the 9th DAN, a distinction that reflects not only technical mastery, but a lifetime defined by excellence, leadership and service to judo. Vachun is the highest-ranked judoka in the history of the Czech Republic. His awarding of the 9th Dan at the European Judo Union…
14 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
At the 77th Congress of the European Judo Union, held in Las Palmas, the EJU Education Sector reflected on a landmark year of progress, inclusion and innovation. Vice President of Education, Kristiina Pekkola, shares insights into the sector’s key achievements in 2025 and outlines the priorities shaping the future of…
14 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
Aleksandr Jatskevitch, the European Judo Union’s Head Referee Director, reflects on 2025 as a year that demanded flexibility, unity, and an unwavering commitment to quality across all levels of refereeing. As he looks back on the EJU Ordinary Congress, the sense of progress is clear. Twelve new IJF International licence…
14 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria became the epicentre of continental judo with the 77th Congress of the European Judo Federation, a congress that highlighted everything that has taken place during 2025 and sets out the guidelines to be followed in the coming years. In this way, the Royal Spanish Judo…
14 December 2025The European Judo Union is pleased to announce that EJU Vice President, Mr. Ivan Todorov has been elected to the Executive Board of the Olympic Committee of Serbia, receiving the highest number of votes from the members of the Assembly. His election reflects the strong trust placed in his leadership,…
11 December 2025European Judo Hopes Tournament & Technical Session Kodokan Experts 2025
As the year draws to its close, reflection becomes almost inevitable. In judo, it is as natural as bowing onto the tatami: a chance to acknowledge growth, consider lessons and quietly prepare for what comes next. For the European Judo Union, this sentiment feels especially resonant as one of its…
11 December 2025Human Rights Day, observed each year on 10 December, serves as a global reminder that dignity, equality and safety are fundamental rights belonging to every individual. In sport, and in judo in particular, these principles are not abstract ideals but lived values that shape how we train, compete, teach and…
10 December 2025Houlgate Get Together Tournament 2025 - Houlgate, France
Georgia has long been celebrated for many things but within the global judo community, one reputation has always stood above the rest, that is their extraordinary ability to produce elite judoka. Olympic champions, world medallists and European title-holders have emerged from this small but fiercely proud nation for decades. Their…
9 December 2025Erasmus +
Four partners of the new Erasmus+ project SoftPath gathered in Maribor, Slovenia, for the first kick-off meeting to launch the initiative and clarify partner roles, timelines, quality assurance, tasks for all partners as well as financial management. SoftPath is a new project in which the EJU is involved together with…
9 December 2025Judo For Children
In 2025, the European Judo Union launched a monthly initiative highlighting both the judo values and the principle of Jita Kyoei. The aim was to emphasise their significance not only in sport but also in everyday life, fostering a deeper connection to judo’s philosophy across the community. The campaign served…
8 December 2025Tokyo Grand Slam 2025 - Tokyo, Japan
The second and final day of the PARK24 Group Presents Tokyo Grand Slam 2025 concluded without a European gold medal. Instead, Europe collected two silvers in the women’s categories along with a handful of bronze medals. The action opened with the women’s -70kg division. In the final, Russia’s powerhouse Madina…
7 December 2025
EJU Ordinary Congress 2025