Prague Junior European Cup 2023 - Prague, Czech Republic

SECOND TIME LUCKY FOR NISAVIC 

Japan claimed the top spot of the overall medal table this weekend at the European Junior Judo Cup in Prague. Georgia and Germany followed behind. Serbia was able to add to their collection with a total of one gold and two bronze medals.  Nikolina NISAVIC (SRB) visited Prague for the…

4 June 2023

Dushanbe Grand Prix 2023 - Dushanbe, Tajikistan

OLEK CLAIMS FIRST GRAND PRIX GOLD OVER COMPATRIOT WAGNER

Unboundedly, Anna-Maria WAGNER (GER) was the favourite in the -78kg category on the final day of the Dushanbe Grand Prix 2023. On route to repeat last week success in Linz, she made her way to the final. Starting as top seed step by step surpassed Khuslen OTGONBAYAR (MGL), Iriskhon KURBANBAEVA…

4 June 2023

Prague Junior European Cup 2023 - Prague, Czech Republic

CROATIA SHINES IN PRAGUE TOO

Whilst there was much to celebrate in Dushanbe, Croatia also had a successful first day at the Junior European Cup in Prague as Karla KULIC (-70kg) added another gold medal to the collection. Following her victory, a short interview was conducted. Which of your contests was the toughest one for…

4 June 2023

Dushanbe Grand Prix 2023 - Dushanbe, Tajikistan

KRISTO’S CONFIDENT COLLECTION OF FURTHER CROATIAN SUCCESS

The second day of Dushanbe Grand Prix showcased four of the middle weight categories: -63kg -70kg, -73kg, -81kg. Europe took the total of 11 medals. The continents’ double conquest came through by Katarina KRISTO (CRO) and Margaux PINOT (FRA). Kristo has a well-established reputation across the juniors, winning Junior European title…

3 June 2023

Dushanbe Grand Prix 2023 - Dushanbe, Tajikistan

STANGAR DOUBLES UP IN DUSHANBE

Like Austria, Tajikistan has placed themselves on the World Judo Tour this weekend by hosting the Dushanbe Grand Prix. With many European athletes competing over the three-day event, interest has been piqued, especially from Team Azerbaijan.  It is becoming a standard to expect slick performances from The Tbilisi Grand Slam…

2 June 2023

Games of Small States of Europe - Valetta, Malta

VICTORIOUS MONTENEGRO AND CYPRUS 

The final day at the Games of Small States delivered astonishing performances in an euphoric environment. The National Sports Stadium of Pembroke was once again filled in tremendous spirit during the team event. Victories were claimed by Montenegro women and Cyprus men team, respectively.  Women Team Event  Five women team…

1 June 2023

Games of Small States of Europe - Valetta, Malta

GSSE 2023: TEAM EVENT 

The team event at the Games of Small States of Europe will take place tomorrow at the National Sports School of Pembroke. For this occasion, separate men and women teams will be on stage. The tournament is scheduled to start at 2pm local time. Information in relations to live stream will…

31 May 2023

Games of Small States of Europe - Valetta, Malta

EJU SMALL STATES MEETING IN MALTA

Today, a very enthusing meeting took place for the Small States of Europe. The collaboration between the European Judo Union and small nation of Europe was exhibited with progress showing rapidly. The work does not stop here. All parties discussed the next step. The President of the European Judo Union, Dr…

31 May 2023

AFFLUENT MEETING WITH EJU PRESIDENT DR TOTH AND EOC PRESIDENT MR CAPRALOS

Despite the visit from His Serene Highness alongside other Royal Highnesses during the individual event at the Games of Small States of Europe, the President of the European Olympic Committee, Mr Spyros CAPRALOS, was also on site.  A fruitful meeting took place between members of the European Judo Union and the…

31 May 2023

Prague Junior European Cup 2023 - Prague, Czech Republic

CHAMPIONS DESCEND ON PRAGUE

There may be some front runners heading to the senior event, the Grand Prix in Dushanbe, but in the Prague Junior European Cup, we have senior world and IJF Tour medallists in the mix on the 3rd and 4th of June. What makes this even more interesting is that these…

31 May 2023

Games of Small States of Europe - Valetta, Malta

GOLDEN SPIRIT, SILVER SUCCESS AND BITTERSWEET BRONZES 

The individual event at the Games of Small States of Europe is now officially over. The medal table confirmed a dominating day from team Cyprus as they won 7 gold, 1 silver and 6 bronze medals. Monaco clamped onto 2 gold whilst both Montenegro and Malta celebrated a victory each. …

30 May 2023

Games of Small States of Europe - Valetta, Malta

THE FIRST GOLD COLLECTORS

The preliminary round of the Games of Small States of Europe delivered an impressive set of skills merged with limitless emotions on and off the mat. Three of the weight divisions run in round robin system, meaning that victories were celebrated pre final block.  Katryna ESPOSITO delivered a profoundly focused…

30 May 2023

Games of Small States of Europe - Valetta, Malta

EJU PRESIDENT WELCOMES ALBERT II PRINCE OF MONACO 

The opening day of the Games of Small States of Europe saw many spectators including Albert II, Prince of Monaco. He, himself is not new to the sporting world having competed at five winter Olympics. Moreover, Albert II is a black belt in judo too. The President of the European…

30 May 2023

Linz Grand Prix 2023 - Linz, Austria

LINZ WAS WORTH THE TRIP!

EJU President László TOTH paid a visit to the Upper Austria Grand Prix in Linz last weekend. On Monday the 63-year-old Hungarian travelled to the European Small States Championships in Malta, and on Thursday he is hosting a preparatory meeting in Budapest for the upcoming IJF Masters in Hungary’s capital.…

30 May 2023

Games of Small States of Europe - Valetta, Malta

GSSE 2023: THE DRAW 

The official draw of the Games of Small States of Europe 2023 took place this afternoon at the Luzzu Conference Hall. Whilst the listing displays an open field, there are a handful of acquainted names in the mix.  Cyprus not only leads the number of entries with a total of…

29 May 2023

Dushanbe Grand Prix 2023 - Dushanbe, Tajikistan

TOUR TURNS TO DUSHANBE

Like Austria, Tajikistan are also joining the group of new hosts for the IJF World Tour as many of our athletes will cross continents to reach the Dushanbe Grand Prix from 2nd-4th of June.  Surprisingly, looking at the entry, the majority is formed by EJU members, and strong contenders at…

29 May 2023

Coimbra Cadet European Cup 2023 - Coimbra, Portugal

SILVEIRA SHINES WITH GOLD FOR PORTUGAL

Authors: Eduardo Silva and Miguel Galhardas The home crowd erupted with joy as Maria SILVEIRA secured a gold medal in Coimbra in the under 57kg category. The Portuguese judoka demonstrated her exceptional form by reaching her third gold medal of the season in impressive fashion, all the more significant as…

29 May 2023

Coimbra Cadet European Cup 2023 - Coimbra, Portugal

SPANISH RULE IN COIMBRA

Authors: Eduardo Silva and Miguel Galhardas Three of the four categories in dispute were won by Spanish girls! In the -44kg category, an all-Spanish final took place, with Marta BEORLEGUI OSES prevailing over Irene GARCIA SANCHEZ to claim the gold medal. Reflecting on her victory, BEORLEGUI OSES shared her sentiments and…

28 May 2023