European Judo Championships U23 2024 - Pila, Poland
The city of Piła, Poland, is preparing to welcome some of the most talented judoka for the European Judo Championships U23, which will take place from 15th to 17th November 2024. This prestigious event, which highlights both emerging and established judo proficiency while serving as a key bridge between the…
21 October 2024EJU Medical Seminar 2024 - Baku, Azerbaijan
Author: Azerbaijan Judo Federation Today, on the 18th of October, the International Medical Seminar of the Medical Commission of the European Judo Union (EJU) commenced in Baku. During the opening, the Executive Vice-President of the Azerbaijan Judo Federation, Rashad RASULLU, stated that they had applied to the EJU last year…
18 October 2024Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea between Lithuania and Estonia, is known for its expansive beaches and vast, dense forests. Its capital, Riga, is renowned for its stunning wooden and art nouveau architecture, along with its medieval Old Town, where landmarks like St. Peter’s Church stand tall. Riga is also…
18 October 202442nd CISM World Military Judo Championship
Audrey TCHEUMEO (FRA), Giorgia STAGHERLIN (ITA), and GOZ Roland (HUN) claimed gold medals on the second day of the 42nd CISM World Military Judo Championship, showcasing their dominance on the global stage. Goz’s victory marked him as the only male European judoka to win gold in this prestigious competition, making…
17 October 2024At the 2024 General Assembly of the German Judo Federation (DJB) held in Hamburg, Thomas Schynol was unanimously re-elected as President. The 56-year-old finance graduate from Hamburg has been serving in this role since 2022. His re-election reflects the confidence and support of the 18 national judo associations represented at…
17 October 2024Riga Cadet European Cup 2024 - Riga, Latvia
This weekend between the 19th and 20th of October, the third edition of the Cadet European Open in Riga, Latvia will take place. The event was established the year following the 2021 Cadet European Championships. With over 250 budding judoka from 18 nations, including Canada and Kyrgyzstan, it will be…
17 October 202442nd CISM World Military Judo Championship
Gaetane DEBERDT of France, hailing from the small village of Ambricourt, stood alone as the only European judoka to secure a gold medal on the opening day of the 42nd CISM World Military Judo Championships. Competing in the women’s -63kg category, Deberdt successfully defended her title from the previous year,…
16 October 2024Research in Judo: Silvia Crema / AISE (Italian Association of Sport-Education)
As World Judo Day approaches, marking the celebration of judo’s founder, Dr. Jigoro Kano, it offers a chance to explore the remarkable work surrounding judo’s role not just as an Olympic sport but as a powerful educational tool. Judo has been widely recognised for its contributions to personal development, discipline,…
16 October 202442nd CISM World Military Judo Championship
The 42nd CISM World Military Judo Championship is currently taking place from 14 to 19 October in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This event is organised under the International Military Sports Council (CISM) and features competitions across all individual weight categories. The championship also includes a team event and a military para-judo event.…
15 October 2024Malaga Senior European Cup 2024 - Malaga, Spain
No matter the event, interest is always piqued when a great win comes from a small nation. Athletes from areas with low populations of judoka, tend to have to make great sacrifices if they truly see themselves progressing through the terribly hard sport that is judo. A win is only…
15 October 2024World Judo Day 2024
World Judo Day 2024 will focus on the theme of well-being, celebrating judo’s holistic contribution to physical, mental, and emotional health. Held annually on October 28, the birthday of judo’s founder, Jigoro Kano, World Judo Day aims to highlight the values and benefits of the sport beyond the competitive arena.…
14 October 2024The presence of major champions has become a tradition at the Aurel Cîmpeanu Memorial International Judo Tournament in Romania. Acting as additional motivation for the participating young judoka who, experiencing the emotion of the competition, the joy of receiving a medal or the disappointment of an undesired result, these superstars…
14 October 2024Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Zanet MICHAELIDOU of Cyprus can celebrate, not only her first medal as a senior athlete, but her accomplishment came in the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam event. In turn, this marks a historic moment for Cyprus, their first Grand Slam medal as a nation. It was an emotional conclusion for 20 year-old…
13 October 2024Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
On the third and final day, two more gold medals were earned by IJF representing athletes, totalling five over the course of the tournament, and behind them, the Netherlands and France. Adding success to the aforementioned in the -90kg category were eventual gold medallist, Mansur LORSANOV (IJF) and Jesper SMINK…
13 October 2024Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The second day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam brought about a second gold medal for United Arab Emirates, this time from Makhmadbek MAKHMADBEKOV in the -73kg category. It was a close semi final against Karen GALSTIAN (IJF) who took the first score, but in the end it was an…
12 October 2024Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
It was a strong start for Europe on day one of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024. Though numbers may not have reflected the level of the competition, the names in the final did. The hosts, United Arab Emirates celebrated a medal on day one, a tremendous gold medal claim…
11 October 2024International Day of The Girl 2024
The International Day of the Girl, celebrated annually on October 11th, is a day dedicated to highlighting the unique challenges faced by girls worldwide and advocating for their rights and empowerment. Established by the United Nations in 2011, the day focuses on promoting gender equality and ensuring that girls have…
11 October 2024October 11th was marked in 2011 by UNESCO as the International Day of the Girl, to recognise girls’ rights and the unique challenges they face around the world. It is therefore apt that between the 8th and 10th of October, the 18th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport was…
11 October 2024
Riga Cadet European Cup 2024