Mittersill EJU OTC 2026 - Mittersill, Austria

Imagination vs Reality

There are several events that feature on a judoka’s bucket list throughout their career. The obvious ones include the Olympic Games, World Championships and prestigious tournaments such as the Paris Grand Slam. When it comes to Olympic Training Camps (OTC), Mittersill undoubtedly sits at the top of that list. Amongst…

9 January 2026

Mittersill EJU OTC 2026 - Mittersill, Austria

Coaching and Refereeing Seminar Addresses 2026 Rule Changes and European Development Strategy

Over 80 coaches gathered at the Nationalparkzentrum in Mittersill on 8 January for a comprehensive seminar addressing the latest developments in judo coaching and refereeing. The event, held midway through the training camp day, provided crucial insights into rule changes and strategic priorities for European judo in 2026. EJU President…

8 January 2026

Mittersill EJU OTC 2026 - Mittersill, Austria

"This mood is contagious..."

The word “legendary” is not bestowed lightly, it must be earned. Yet in judo circles, the term is almost universally attached to the Mittersill Olympic Training Camp. On Wednesday, 7 January, the 32nd edition of the world’s largest and on of the most prestigious judo training camp begins in Austria.…

6 January 2026

Mittersill EJU OTC 2026 - Mittersill, Austria

Mittersill Kicks Off Europe's Judo Season

There is a rhythm to the European judo calendar and it always begins the same way: in the Austrian Alps, where the sport’s finest gather to shake off the holiday rust and lay the foundations for the year ahead. From 7th to 14th January, more than 900 athletes from 50…

4 January 2026