World Championships Seniors (Individual+Teams) - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

THE FINAL PUSH

Day two of the World Judo Championships 2024 in Abu Dhabi will see many Olympic deciders, it will see heartbreak and elation, it will be a day of celebration and commiseration, but most of all, exciting judo. In the -66kg category, the world ranked #1, Denis VIERU (MDA) is back…

14 May 2024

European Judo Championships Kata - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

ADAPTED JUDO JOINS KATA EUROPEANS 

The European Judo Championships Kata 2024 will be held in Sarajevo from 10-11 June. As a new edition to the program, Adapted Judo will also be part of the event allowing inclusion to grow and maximise. Participants must be 16-year-old (born in 2008 or earlier). They must have at least…

14 May 2024

Training camp and coach seminar for Adapted Judo - Paris, France

FIRST ADAPTED DAY IN PARIS

A busy start of the week in Paris with the premier EJU Training Camp and Coaches’ Seminar for Adapted Judo. Local and international coaches gathered to collectively continue the development of adapted judo across Europe.  The first session took place in the afternoon where Director Para Judo at the French Judo…

13 May 2024

Velika Gorica Get Together Tournament 2024 - Velika Gorica, Croatia

LAST CALL: EJU GET TOGETHER VELIKA GORICA

The first EJU Get Together 2024 will be held in Velika Gorica, Croatia from 1-2 June. There are a few days left to registered to this unique event. This tournament features the rapidly developing adapted judo section and the City Sports Hall Velika Gorica will accommodate our inclusive judo family.…

13 May 2024

World Championships Seniors (Individual+Teams) - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

THE ONLY WAY IS UP

Following an action packed three weeks of continental championships and Grand Slam events which have seen athletes spring in to qualification for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, we have one more stop of the IJF World Judo Tour. Abu Dhabi. Those who become World Champion in the United Arab Emirates…

13 May 2024

Radom Kata Tournament 2024 - Radom, Poland

TOP FIRST-TIME FINISH FOR RADOM

An official EJU kata tournament was organised for the first time in Radom, Poland where in cooperation with the Polish Judo Federation every segment of the competition was delivered at the highest level. The event itself brought together a final sum of 51 couples from 11 countries. Victories were shared…

12 May 2024

Astana Grand Slam 2024 - Astana, Kazakhstan

TRIPPEL’S VITAL BREAKTHROUGH 

On the last day of the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2024 four of the five finals had European interest. Yet, the one stood out the most was seeing Eduard Trippel in the final of the -90kg category.  The German judoka last seen in a final of a grand slam back…

12 May 2024

Tbilisi Veteran European Cup 2024 - Tbilisi, Georgia

MAGNIFICANT GEORGIAN VETERAN TEAM 

As the final veteran European Cup took place in Tbilisi ahead of the continental championships, the Georgian team ensured to show governance on home soil winning 17 gold, 13 silver and 8 bronze medals. Second finish gone to Tajikistan with 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze collection whilst Kazakhstan…

12 May 2024

Astana Grand Slam 2024 - Astana, Kazakhstan

POHL, KRISTO, POLLING AND PINA WITH NEW MEMORIES 

In the final stretch of the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifying, the second day of the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2024 delivered another ecstatic day of judo. The host nation won another two bronze medals whilst European athletes created new memories, some which at a greater value ahead of the summer…

11 May 2024

Astana Grand Slam 2024 - Astana, Kazakhstan

IT WAS NOT THE DAY TO BE ON FORM 

A few names one would have put a bet for gold on day one of the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam 2024 are the likes of Shirine Boukli (FRA), Sarah Leonie Cysique (FRA), Walide Khyar (FRA), Elios Manzi (ITA) and Gefen Primo (ISR). Besides the latter, the rest had to settle…

10 May 2024

TRAILER: ADAPTED NAGE-NO-KATA 

Not long ago, the European Judo Union had announced the making of the first ever high quality Adapted Nage-no-Kata tutorial. All work has been completed in the beautiful city of Lisbon and in cooperation with Take It Easy production team.  This comprehensive guide was specifically designed to cater to a…

10 May 2024

Olympic Games Judo 2024 - Paris, France

THE OLYMPIC FLAME ARRIVES IN FRANCE 

The excitement for the 2024 Olympic Games is building up as the Olympic flame arrives in France, marking the beginning of the torch relay and signalling the country’s readiness to host this prestigious international sporting event. The Olympic flame, a symbol of unity, hope, and the Olympic spirit, has made…

9 May 2024

Radom Kata Tournament 2024 - Radom, Poland

RADOM FOR THE KATA TEAMS

The EJU Kata Tour has been persistent since the beginning of the year with the next stop being Radom, Poland. This is the last kata European cup ahead of the European Judo Championships Kata 2024. Around 51 pairs from 10 countries will be heading to this first-time location. EJU Head…

9 May 2024

Astana Grand Slam 2024 - Astana, Kazakhstan

QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES IN ASTANA

It is the second last opportunity for those on the IJF World Tour to collect big points for Olympic qualification, some nations have doubled entries in categories that are still lacking representation for Paris. With many of the top seeds preparing for the fast approaching World Championships, this gives the…

8 May 2024

Tbilisi Veteran European Cup 2024 - Tbilisi, Georgia

LAST STOP BEFORE THE BIG DAY

Tbilisi will host the final Veteran European Cup before their prime event which fast approaching and in a month time hundreds of them will be gather for the European Judo Championships Veterans 2024. For now, let’s focus on Tbilisi.  Almost 100 judoka from 10 countries will be heading to Georgia…

8 May 2024

Astana Grand Slam 2024 - Astana, Kazakhstan

CAN'T STOP. WON'T STOP.

Incredibly, some of the top athletes in the world have competed in a continental championships followed by the Dushanbe Grand Slam, and are already making their way to Kazakhstan for the Grand Slam in Astana, wrapping up a three-week, points-collecting tour. Kazakhstan won’t even be the final stop, with the…

7 May 2024

Safe Falls Program by the European Judo Union

PREVENTING FALL INJURIES IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH

The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies falls as a critical public health issue, particularly among children and adolescents. According to WHO, falls are a leading cause of injury-related deaths and disabilities worldwide, with millions of people suffering from fall-related injuries annually. In response to this significant health concern, the European…

6 May 2024

Children Kata Festival & Kata Seminar in cooperation with European Judo Union - Ljubljana, Slovenia

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER

One week left to register to the next Children Kata Festival & Kata Seminar in cooperation with the European Judo Union which is to be held in Ljubljana on the 25th of May. After Iceland, the Children Kata Festival project continues in Slovenia. The festival will bring together coaches and…

6 May 2024