European Games (European Judo Championships Mixed Teams) - Krakow, Poland
Events are rarely completely seamless, with the odd uncontrollable issue arising, however here at the 3rd European Games 2023, it appears to have gone off without a hitch! For this we can give thanks to the top organising team with years of experience, both on and off the tatami. Today…
1 July 2023European Games (European Judo Championships Mixed Teams) - Krakow, Poland
The first of the semi finals in the 3rd European Games was Team Georgia against the almighty team of Italy who defeated top seeds, France. Sophio SOMKHISHVILI (GEO) was the first win of the match, getting her team off to a good start in the +70kg category, and was followed…
1 July 2023European Games (European Judo Championships Mixed Teams) - Krakow, Poland
Judo is back for the 3rd European Games 2023 in Krakow, Poland, but for this edition of the Games, various places in the Malopolska region are hosting the events, giving more opportunity for spectators in the area. In the case of judo, we find ourselves in Krynica. Also in these…
1 July 2023European Games (European Judo Championships Mixed Teams) - Krakow, Poland
In this sport, we talk about the judo values regularly and how they affect all judoka, from education as a child up to elite performance. Courage, respect, modesty, friendship, honour, honesty, self-control and courtesy are the eight pillars of judo. The slogan for this years European Games in Krakow Malapolksa…
1 July 2023European Games (European Judo Championships Mixed Teams) - Krakow, Poland
The 2022 European Mixed Team Champions, France, are heading to Poland this weekend to defend their title within the European Games. Last year, they had the home advantage as they performed in front of a packed arena in Mulhouse, will they be strong enough to keep their top position? Our…
28 June 2023Slovenj Gradec Junior European Cup 2023 - Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia
Slovenia have been back to back with events over the past month, hosting prime events as well as a very special Kodokan seminar, and rounding off with a senior cup. Now we return once again, and this time it is for the Slovenj Gradec Junior European Cup, the first one.…
28 June 2023European Judo Championships Cadets Odivelas 2023 - Odivelas, Portugal
Usually one of the voices of the IJF World Tour, Loretta Cusack-Doyle was in Odivelas, Portugal, for the Cadet European Championships 2023. Loretta was not only a successful former athlete with a world title and two European titles, but she coached cadet athletes for over a decade, so it’s safe…
27 June 2023European Judo Championships Cadets Odivelas 2023 - Odivelas, Portugal
Those who looked very closely at the European Cadet Championships in Odivelas could count Andreas Bernhofer among the winners. The IJF referee from Austria was happy about numerous entries and good marks from the EJU commissioners. This much should be revealed. On weekdays, from Monday to Friday, he himself awards…
26 June 2023Birmingham Junior European Cup 2023 - Birmingham, Great Britain
Author: British Judo On the final day of the Birmingham Junior European Cup, Charlotte Jenman (Tonbridge JC) topped the podium to secure her first gold medal on the Junior European tour. The -52kg 2022 Cadet European Championship bronze medallist entered as the number one seed and certainly lived up to that ranking…
26 June 2023European Judo Championships Cadets Odivelas 2023 - Odivelas, Portugal
Azerbaijan vs France As expected, this was a turbulent battle, and although Azerbaijan took six gold medals in the individual competition, France have an incredible team mentality that is tough to contend with. Emmy GALLUDEC claimed the first win for team France in the -63kg category in ne waza, giving…
25 June 2023European Judo Championships Cadets Odivelas 2023 - Odivelas, Portugal
EJU President László TOTH and local organiser Joaquim Sergio PINA, President of the Portuguese Judo Federation, quickly agreed. “Arnold Schwarzenegger alias Terminator would say: We will be back for sure. Hasta la vista…”, joked a visibly good-humoured EJU President. The host added: “We like to play host and are happy…
25 June 2023European Judo Championships Cadets Odivelas 2023 - Odivelas, Portugal
The 3rd competition day in ODIVELAS (POR) brought the last individual decisions. On Sunday, the mixed team competition will be held. EJU Sports Director Urska ZOLNIR JUGOVAR and Head-Referee-Director Alexandr JATSKEVITCH took stock of the European Championships this year. What is the most important thing for a sports director at…
25 June 2023European Judo Championships Cadets Odivelas 2023 - Odivelas, Portugal
In the -90kg category, Nikita YUDANOV (UKR) celebrated the gold medal and Cadet European title in Odivelas, Portugal. With him today was his family, notably his father, Valery, who competed for USSR and was part of the winning team at the European Team Championships in Dubrovnik, 1990. Being the personal…
25 June 2023Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2023 - Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Inbar LANIR (ISR) made her leading presence know during the world championships in Doha by taking her first title there in the -78kg category, defeating the likes of Alice BELLANDI (ITA) and Audrey TCHEUMEO (FRA) for her gold medal. Today in Mongolia, Lanir faced UMEKI Mami (JPN) for the Ulaanbaatar…
25 June 2023Birmingham Junior European Cup 2023 - Birmingham, Great Britain
Author: British Judo On the opening day of the inaugural Birmingham Junior European Cup, Lewis Fryer (Rush Judo) claimed silver in the -60kg category to add to the gold medal he won in Kaunas earlier this year. Entering as the number two seed, Fryer comfortably booked his place in the Final with…
25 June 2023European Judo Championships Cadets Odivelas 2023 - Odivelas, Portugal
At the end of the European Cadet single competitions in Odivelas (POR), the Grande Nation was not only happy about the second gold medal after Alyssia POULANGE (-52), but also about the only internal final duel of the title fights. Top seed Celia CANCAN, World Championships silver medallist in Sarajevo…
24 June 2023European Judo Championships Cadets Odivelas 2023 - Odivelas, Portugal
Boris RUTOVIC (SRB) was the first to take a gold medal today in the -81kg category and it certainly wasn’t an easy road for him. The semi final was excruitating against Aslan KOTSOEV (AZE), the pair went in to golden score, battling it out whilst collecting shidos and eventually a…
24 June 2023Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2023 - Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
It was extremely tough on day two in the Mongolian Grand Slam in Ulaanbaatar, and only two European athletes made it in to the finals of -63kg and -70kg; OZBAS Szofi and Lara CVJETKO (CRO). The latter’s younger sibling, Jana, managed to secure am -63kg silver medal yesterday in the…
24 June 2023
Slovenj Gradec Junior European Cup 2023 
European Games (European Judo Championships Mixed Teams)