Oberwart European Open 2022 - Oberwart, Austria

BOUKLI BACK IN THE GROOVE

In the Oberwart European Open 2022, we saw the -48kg category finalists first.  Current European champion, Shirine BOUKLI (FRA) came up against an unknown opponent for her, Vanesa GODINES ALEMAN (CUB). For Boukli this was in fact her first appearance since her title win in Sofia, but was in need…

3 September 2022

Oberwart European Open 2022 - Oberwart, Austria

RETURN, REFRESH AND RISE

For many this was a ‘dusting of the cobwebs’ before the world championships next month, some returning from a long break, some simply advancing in their careers building upon junior success, but whatever the reason, the level of judo was high and set the standard for the weekend. There were…

3 September 2022

Oberwart European Open 2022 - Oberwart, Austria

BEKAURI IS BACK

He is back. It has been some time since we saw the great Georgian personality, Lasha BEKAURI step on the tatami. Following IJF Masters success, he moved in to 2021 and not only took the European title, but the -90kg place in the Tokyo Olympic Games.  Naturally there were high…

2 September 2022

Oberwart European Open 2022 - Oberwart, Austria

OBERWART WELCOMES JUDO SUPERSTARS FOR WORLDS PREPARATION

Austrian Judo have been hosting events in Oberwart for over a decade, the first being the women’s world cup in 2011 with the men’s event the following year. It has consistently attracted athletes from around the world but this year we can really boast a star-studded event with many using…

31 August 2022