World Championships Cadets (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria

Varnicic Rules in Style on Day Three

The third day of the OTG Group Cadet World Judo Championships 2025 in Sofia delivered pure fire on the tatami. Four weight categories were in play: girls -57kg and -63kg, and boys -73kg and -81kg. By the end of the day, Uzbekistan still reigned supreme on the medal table, strengthening…

29 August 2025

World Championships Cadets (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria

Podium Power Continues on Day Two

Day two of the OTP Group Sofia World Cadet Judo Championships 2025 saw the action continue with the girls’ –48kg and –52kg categories alongside the boys’ –60kg and –66kg divisions. While Uzbekistan did not manage to add to their golden tally, they remain at the top of the medal table.…

28 August 2025

World Championships Cadets (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria

Stoilov Proud To Host World-Class Event

Day one was already a huge success for the European Judo Union, securing nine medals including one gold in the OTP Group Cadet European Championships 2025. Without even acknowledging potential medal success, President of the Bulgarian Judo Federation, Roumen STOILOV was already proud of the incredible turnout in their capital,…

28 August 2025

World Championships Cadets (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria

Nine Medals for Europe on Opening Day in Sofia

The OTP Group Sofia World Championships Cadets 2025 launched in spectacular fashion, with the four lightest weight categories taking centre stage on day one: the girls’ -40kg and -44kg, and the boys’ -50kg and -55kg divisions. While Uzbekistan stole the show on the overall medal table, claiming an impressive three…

27 August 2025

World Championships Cadets (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria

High Hopes For Lithuania's Rising Stars In Sofia

The Lithuanian isn’t the most popular anthem heard during judo podium celebrations, however there are a host of young athletes changing that. During both the Cadet European Championships and European Youth Olympic Festival 2025, Lithuania were given plenty to celebrate, with gold medals earned at both -81kg and -90kg.  As…

22 August 2025

World Championships Cadets (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria

High Expectations For High Performers

During the European Youth Olympic Festival 2025, Serbia finished second on the medal table for the individual event, before conquering all to take the gold medal in the Mixed Team event. To say it was a spectacular performance from them would be an understatement, and the coaching staff were exceedingly…

21 August 2025

World Championships Cadets (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria

"This Is Not The End, Our Work Is Not Complete"

Azerbaijan were hoping to best their record in the European Youth Olympic Festival 2025, though they didn’t manage the goal, they still matched it. With a total of three gold, two silver and three bronze medals, the team finished top of the medal table, a sensational feat. Now that the…

20 August 2025

World Championships Cadets (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria

World Titles Are Up For Grabs

The OTP Group Cadet World Championships in Sofia are looming. Many of these young athletes have been pushed to their limits over these summer months, some competing in both the Cadet European Championships as well as the European Youth Olympic Festival in Skopje, North Macedonia. Now an even bigger challenge,…

19 August 2025