European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia

Q&A with Olympic Champion and Austrian Head Coach Yvonne Bönisch: “Relationship with the coach is key”

If there’s anyone who knows what it takes to become a champion, it’s Yvonne Bönisch. The European Judo Union caught up with the Austrian head coach and Athens 2004 Olympic champion, Bönisch, ahead of the upcoming European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, from 16-19 April, at the EJU OTC training camp in…

EJU speaks with the 2025 Junior World Champion ahead of the 2026 Senior European Championships

The Rise of Switzerland’s April Fohouo - Exclusive

Not too long ago, April Fohouo was unsure if judo was even for her. A few years later, she is one of the fastest-rising names in the sport. Raised in Lausanne, Switzerland, widely known as the ‘Olympic capital’, Fohouo’s early proximity to elite sport did not initially shape her ambitions.…

Ganja "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Ganja, Azerbaijan

Cadet Tour Lands in Ganja

Azerbaijan is set to host the next leg of the ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Judo Tour, marking the fourth time the nation has staged the event. The Ganja Sports Palace will welcome 286 judoka from 11 countries on 4–5 April, as the tour continues to gather momentum. Alongside a strong…

Krzysztof Wiłkomirski: "We are all eagerly waiting for the next Olympic success."

Author: Ewa Kempka The latest Junior European Cup in Poznań saw Poland surge to the top of the medal table, combining consistency across the weight categories with a commanding presence throughout the competition. Yet this success is far from an isolated moment; it reflects a broader upward trajectory for Polish…