EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
During the 77th Ordinary Congress, held in Las Palmas Gran Canaria, Alessandro Comi was elected as a new member of the EJU Executive Committee, assuming the role of Sport Director. Following his election, he took a moment to reflect on his journey, ambitions and vision for the future as he…
15 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
The National Judo Federation of North Macedonia has reached a defining moment in its history. Following an extraordinary year of international competitions, the federation has been awarded the best event organiser within the European Judo Union for 2025, a recognition that reflects consistency, ambition and resilience at the highest level…
15 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
On 14 December 2025, alongside the EJU Congress, the annual Gala Dinner brought the European judo family together to celebrate the defining moments of the year. One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Best Event of 2025 award, honouring the outstanding organisation of the Senior…
15 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
At the 77th Congress of the European Judo Union in Las Palmas, EJU Vice President of Sport, Catarina Rodrigues, also took time to reflect on a year that, in her words, proved just how far European judo can go when trust and opportunity are placed in the right hands. Speaking…
14 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
EJU Vice President and Head of Marketing Ivan Todorov presented his outlook and report for 2025 in the field of marketing. Todorov, who is also the President of the Serbian Judo Federation, has witnessed many sporting successes in judo, including this year. However, in a specialised area such as marketing,…
14 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
Today Michal Vachun was awarded the 9th DAN, a distinction that reflects not only technical mastery, but a lifetime defined by excellence, leadership and service to judo. Vachun is the highest-ranked judoka in the history of the Czech Republic. His awarding of the 9th Dan at the European Judo Union…
14 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
At the 77th Congress of the European Judo Union, held in Las Palmas, the EJU Education Sector reflected on a landmark year of progress, inclusion and innovation. Vice President of Education, Kristiina Pekkola, shares insights into the sector’s key achievements in 2025 and outlines the priorities shaping the future of…
14 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
Aleksandr Jatskevitch, the European Judo Union’s Head Referee Director, reflects on 2025 as a year that demanded flexibility, unity, and an unwavering commitment to quality across all levels of refereeing. As he looks back on the EJU Ordinary Congress, the sense of progress is clear. Twelve new IJF International licence…
14 December 2025EJU Ordinary Congress 2025 - Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria became the epicentre of continental judo with the 77th Congress of the European Judo Federation, a congress that highlighted everything that has taken place during 2025 and sets out the guidelines to be followed in the coming years. In this way, the Royal Spanish Judo…
14 December 2025
EJU Ordinary Congress 2025