European Judo Championships Kata Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
The lights inside the BT-1 Exhibition Centre in Riga were bright but not nearly as bright as the energy coming from two young judoka sitting side by side, gold medals shining proudly around their necks. Isabelle Everest, 18, and Braydon Robus, 17, had just made history for a second time, defending their European…
1 June 2025European Judo Championships Kata Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
The European Judo Championships Kata Riga 2025 was not only a celebration of tradition and technical excellence but also of human connection, quiet determination and the power of inclusion. Over the course of two days, nearly 400 judoka from 23 nations took part in at least one form of kata,…
1 June 2025European Judo Championships Kata Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
As the European Judo Championships Kata 2025 played out in Riga, it wasn’t only the high-level performances that captured attention. Behind the scenes, something deeper was taking shape, a quiet momentum built on purpose, community, and a clear vision for the future. At the heart of this movement are two…
1 June 2025European Judo Championships Kata Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
Following a successful edition in 2024, Sarajevo has been confirmed as the host city for the European Judo Championships Kata 2026. The official flag handover ceremony took place this afternoon in Riga, bringing the 2025 edition to a close. Representing the National Judo Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Larisa Cerić, Executive Board…
1 June 2025Graz Junior European Cup 2025 - Graz, Austria
Second day of competition, second medal: Ronald Pröll (-90/UJZ Mühlviertel/Upper Austria) won his third bronze medal at the junior level at the home European Cup in Graz – after a two-year break. The 19-year-old prevailed with a waza-ari in the final seconds of the third-place bout against Timotej Kos (SLO),…
31 May 2025Sarajevo Senior European Cup 2025 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo loves people and people love Sarajevo, is a sentence that Mr. Branislav CRNOGORAC the Development Director of EJU often says, when he speaks about the European judo events which hosts the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This time was no different. The Judo Federationof Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sarajevo…
31 May 2025European Judo Championships Kata Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
Italy secured three golds, one silver, and one bronze medal, marking their presence in every category contested on the opening day of the European Judo Championships Kata Riga 2025. France claimed the remaining two gold medals and added a bronze, proudly singing La Marseillaise during the medal ceremonies. “It is like double…
31 May 2025European Judo Championships Kata Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
During the opening ceremony of the European Judo Championships Kata Riga 2025, Robert Kojc was honoured for his exceptional contribution to judo education in 2024. He received the award in recognition of his outstanding dedication to the advancement of judo education, particularly in the field of kata, demonstrating remarkable initiative,…
31 May 2025European Judo Championships Kata Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
The preliminary rounds of the opening day of the European Judo Championships Kata Riga 2025 displayed impressive performances from senior judoka across five categories: Nage-no-Kata, Kime-no-Kata, Katame-no-Kata, Ju-no-Kata and Kodokan Goshin Jutsu. The top six pair in each category have qualified for the final. Find the list of finalists below: Nage-no-Kata Kime-no-Kata Katame-no-Kata Ju-no-Kata…
31 May 2025European Judo Championships Kata Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
Live results from the Kata European Championships 2025 are now available and can be followed in real time via the official scoring platform. Whether you are tracking your national team, supporting friends and family, or simply following the competition as it unfolds, this link provides up-to-date scores. Stay connected to all the…
31 May 2025European Judo Championships Kata Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
The European Judo Championships Kata Riga 2025 is in full swing, with the first day presenting senior competitors across five fierce yet disciplined categories. Amid the action and expectations, the presence of EJU Kata Commissioner, Trudie Michielsen brings a sense of calm, clarity and deep-rooted experience to the event. Trudie,…
31 May 2025Games of the Small States of Europe 2025 - Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra
The team event at the Games of the Small States of Europe 2025 proved to be a truly exhilarating occasion, with a vibrant crowd roaring in celebration of the athletes’ performances. The atmosphere was further elevated by the presence of distinguished guests, including His Excellency Joan Enric Vives, Bishop of…
29 May 2025Riga Kodokan Kata Seminar and Examination 2025 - Riga, Latvia
The European Judo Union, in collaboration with the Kodokan Judo Institute, running its annual Kodokan & EJU Kata Seminar between 28-30 May as part of the Kata European Judo Championships, once again reinforcing the vital role kata plays in the heritage and future of judo. The seminar, hosted in Riga, Latvia, traditionally focuses…
29 May 2025Games of the Small States of Europe 2025 - Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra
When Sébastian Girardey stepped onto Luxembourg soil in March 2025, he brought with him not just decades of elite judo experience from France, but a vision for transformation. As the new Technical Director of the Luxembourg Judo Federation, Girardey now finds himself at the heart of a small but ambitious sporting…
29 May 2025Mihael ZGANK is taking a break from sporting the flag of Türkiye and after a long stint representing another nation, he has returned home to Slovenia with another challenge ahead. So why has one of the top athletes on the IJF World Judo Tour decided to step away from the…
28 May 2025Games of the Small States of Europe 2025 - Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra
Compact in scale yet brimming with excitement and energy, the individual judo event at the Games of the Small States of Europe proved to be a true highlight of the competition. Eight out of the nine participating member states were represented, each vying for this prestigious biennial title. Prince Félix…
27 May 2025Games of the Small States of Europe 2025 - Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra
In the high-altitude embrace of Andorra, amidst the cheers of small nations dreaming big, an 18-year-old Icelandic judoka delivered a long-waited effort for his nation. Adalsteinn Bjornsson, calm and composed beyond his years, claimed the gold medal in the -90kg category at the Games of the Small States of Europe…
27 May 2025Games of the Small States of Europe 2025 - Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra
Most people don’t remember the exact moment they fell in love with a sport but Marc Reig does. The Andorran judoka was eight years old, in a borrowed judogi with sleeves too long, he was not yet aware that something life-shaping had just begun. He had tried several sports, all…
27 May 2025
Graz Junior European Cup 2025 
Sarajevo Senior European Cup 2025