EJU speaks with the 2025 Junior World Champion ahead of the 2026 Senior European Championships
Not too long ago, April Fohouo was unsure if judo was even for her. A few years later, she is one of the fastest-rising names in the sport. Raised in Lausanne, Switzerland, widely known as the ‘Olympic capital’, Fohouo’s early proximity to elite sport did not initially shape her ambitions.…
2 April 2026Ganja "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Ganja, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is set to host the next leg of the ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Judo Tour, marking the fourth time the nation has staged the event. The Ganja Sports Palace will welcome 286 judoka from 11 countries on 4–5 April, as the tour continues to gather momentum. Alongside a strong…
1 April 2026Author: Ewa Kempka The latest Junior European Cup in Poznań saw Poland surge to the top of the medal table, combining consistency across the weight categories with a commanding presence throughout the competition. Yet this success is far from an isolated moment; it reflects a broader upward trajectory for Polish…
1 April 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
There is something unmistakable about Georgian judo. It does not arrive quietly; it rolls in like a mountain storm, unpredictable, powerful and certainly impossible to ignore. It is not just technique or tradition but a pulse that runs through the nation and at the centre of that pulse, as Tbilisi…
30 March 2026Dubrovnik Senior European Cup 2026 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Author: Mario Krvavac The European Senior Cup Dubrovnik 2026 concluded with a reshuffle at the top of the medal standings, as Türkiye emerged as the most successful nation, collecting three gold, two silver and three bronze medals. The Czech Republic followed with two golds, while host nation Croatia secured third…
29 March 2026Poznan Junior European Cup 2026 - Poznan, Poland
Author: Ewa Kempka & Eryk Gaweł Poland maintained its stronghold on the Poznań Junior European Cup 2026 as the second day of competition reinforced the host nation’s depth and consistency. Adding two silver and six bronze medals to an already commanding tally, the home team once again delivered across multiple…
29 March 2026Radom EJU Kata Tournament 2026 - Radom, Poland
Author: Andrzej Mucha Radom delivered a landmark edition of the European Kata Tournament in 2026, as a record number of competitors gathered for a full day of precise, high-level performance. More than 150 athletes from 13 nations took to the tatami across cadet, junior and senior divisions, marking the strongest…
29 March 2026Dubrovnik Senior European Cup 2026 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Author: Mario Krvavac The opening day of the European Senior Cup Dubrovnik 2026 delivered a moment of pride for the host nation, with the Croatian anthem ringing out in Gospino polje and a collective medal haul that reflected both depth and promise. Five podium finishes, one gold, two silvers and…
28 March 2026Poznan Junior European Cup 2026 - Poznan, Poland
Author: Ewa Kempka & Eryk Gaweł Poland set the tone from the very first contests at the Poznań European Junior Cup 2026, delivering a statement performance on home soil and leaving little doubt about their ambitions. Backed by a vocal crowd, the host nation surged to the top of the…
28 March 2026World and Olympic Champions to Shine
Few nations combine passion for sport and national pride quite like Georgia. So what better occasion to highlight their nation’s top talent than at the upcoming European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, from 16-19 April? With the final entries confirmed as of 27 March, the host nation officially fields one of…
27 March 2026Adapted Judo
Ahead of the forthcoming European Kata Championships 2026, the European Judo Union (EJU) has implemented a series of updates to the Adapted Judo Kata regulations. These revisions focus in particular on the Adapted Nage-no-Kata categories, as well as on the list of kata eligible for participation in the European Championships,…
27 March 2026European Games Istanbul 2027
With 448 days remaining until the opening of the 2027 European Games in Istanbul, preparations are steadily advancing for what promises to be a landmark edition of the continental multi-sport event. Türkiye’s largest city will take centre stage and notably, judo has secured its place within the official programme. In…
26 March 2026Teplice "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Teplice, Czech Republic
Author: František Šmehlík The historic spa town of Teplice will once again welcome the rising stars of European judo this weekend, 28–29 March. The Teplice ‘Millennium Team’ European Cup has been held since 2008, when the event was first relocated from its previous host city, Jičín. According to the current…
26 March 2026Poznan Junior European Cup 2026 - Poznan, Poland
Author: Ewa Kempka This weekend, Poland takes centre stage on the European judo calendar, hosting a double bill of EJU events. Alongside the Radom EJU Kata Tournament, Poznań welcomes the next stop on the European Junior Tour, a key fixture that consistently showcases the sport’s emerging talent. Following the impressive…
26 March 2026Dubrovnik Senior European Cup 2026 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Author: Mario Krvavac Dubrovnik is always a desirable destination, whether for its connection to famous television series, its appeal as a tourist hotspot, or for a judo competition such as the European Senior Cup 2026. This year’s edition of the renowned European Cup has attracted significant interest and, between 28–29…
25 March 2026Radom EJU Kata Tournament 2026 - Radom, Poland
Author: Andrzej Mucha The Radom European Kata Tournament 2026 will bring together 152 athletes from 14 countries, offering a full day of competition across cadet, junior and senior categories. As the final European Kata Tournament before the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026, the event carries additional importance for athletes…
25 March 2026European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia
With only 23 days remaining, anticipation is building for one of the most prestigious events on the continental calendar, the Senior European Judo Championships, set to take place from 16 to 19 April at the impressive Tbilisi Sports Palace. After a 17-year absence, the Championships return to the Georgian capital,…
24 March 2026"Nothing compares to the birth of your child. Nothing"
Italy’s Fabio Basile never imagined that any moment could rival, let alone surpass, the feeling of becoming Olympic champion. That all changed on November 1, 2025, when Basile and his partner Nica welcomed their son, Aiden Mike, into the world, a moment he describes as life-defining. “The second he was…
23 March 2026
Tata EJU OTC 2026 
European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals