European Judo Championships U23 (Ind.+MT) 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova

MOLDOVA IS ON THE MAP

Preparations are already well underway for the U23 European Championships 2025 which will be held in just under a year. For the first time, Moldova will host the championship event, welcoming the judo community to Chișinău. This week, Vice President for Sport, Catarina RODRIGUES, Head Sport Commissioner and Sport Assistant,…

SPAIN'S RETURN TO THE VEINS OF EUROPE

The last senior European Judo Championships held in Spain took place in Oviedo back in 1998. Now, over two decades later, plans are underway for Spain to once again become a central hub for European Judo. EJU President Dr. TOTH László recently held a successful meeting in Las Palmas, Gran…

WILKOMIRSKI ANNOUNCED NEW PRESIDENT

On the 1st of December, a new board for the Polish Judo Association came in to play. Following a very successful period, this new board will continue the hard work by its predecessors. Announced as the new President of the Polish Judo Association was Krzysztof WILKOMIRSKI. The Vice Presidents and…

Tokyo Grand Slam 2024 - Tokyo, Japan

IT'S A SPECIAL PLACE

The Tokyo Grand Slam is unlike any other, with the origins of judo rooted in the nation, it is unsurprising that this event brings together some of the best performers in the world, and will conclude the IJF World Judo Tour of 2024. Though there will be some well-known names…

THE GOLDEN TOUR - CHAPTER 2

Alice BELLANDI has continued her remarkable Golden Tour with recent stops in Castel Maggiore (Bologna) and Montecchio Maggiore (Vicenza). Despite slightly lower participation, around 400 on Saturday and 300 on Sunday, the energy and focus of the coaches and athletes were palpable. Reflecting on these events, Alice shared her thoughts…

SPANISH JUDO SHINES BRIGHT IN EUROPE

The Spanish National Judo Championships, held for the first time in the picturesque setting of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria this weekend, brought together the best of Spain’s judoka for a thrilling day of competition. The event culminated in the annual Gala Dinner, which celebrated not only the achievements of…