World Championships Cadets (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria
France entered the cadet mixed team event in Sofia as the top seed and the only European nation among the top four seeds on the draw sheet. Expectations were high but the road was far from smooth. Their opening opponent was none other than Uzbekistan, the nation that had just…
31 August 2025World Championships Cadets (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria
The curtain has officially fallen on the individual events of the Cadet World Judo Championships Sofia 2025, with Uzbekistan ruling the medal table from start to finish. Their four-day dominance closed with an impressive haul of five gold and two bronze medals. Europe, however, had plenty to celebrate. Across the…
30 August 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
The Junior European Judo Championships 2025 will unfold in Bratislava from 4–7 September, gathering the continent’s brightest young judoka for four days of fierce competition, three dedicated to individual contests and one to the thrilling team event. For the teenagers stepping onto the tatami, the championships could mark the start…
30 August 2025World Championships Cadets (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria
The third day of the OTG Group Cadet World Judo Championships 2025 in Sofia delivered pure fire on the tatami. Four weight categories were in play: girls -57kg and -63kg, and boys -73kg and -81kg. By the end of the day, Uzbekistan still reigned supreme on the medal table, strengthening…
29 August 2025e-Platform
The European Judo Union is proud to announce the launch of two important new courses on its free e-Platform: Safeguarding Policies and Gender Equality. Both initiatives reflect the EJU’s commitment to promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone in the judo community. Safeguarding Policies: https://www.eju-education.net/course/view.php?id=40 Gender Equality: https://www.eju-education.net/course/view.php?id=42…
29 August 2025World Championships Cadets (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria
Day two of the OTP Group Sofia World Cadet Judo Championships 2025 saw the action continue with the girls’ –48kg and –52kg categories alongside the boys’ –60kg and –66kg divisions. While Uzbekistan did not manage to add to their golden tally, they remain at the top of the medal table.…
28 August 2025World Championships Cadets (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria
Day one was already a huge success for the European Judo Union, securing nine medals including one gold in the OTP Group Cadet European Championships 2025. Without even acknowledging potential medal success, President of the Bulgarian Judo Federation, Roumen STOILOV was already proud of the incredible turnout in their capital,…
28 August 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
In just one week, Bratislava will welcome Europe’s best young judoka to the Junior European Judo Championships 2025. From 4–7 September, the GOPASS ARENA will host 14 Slovak athletes who will aim to make history on home soil. The local organising committee held a media briefing ahead of the event.…
28 August 2025World Championships Cadets (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria
The OTP Group Sofia World Championships Cadets 2025 launched in spectacular fashion, with the four lightest weight categories taking centre stage on day one: the girls’ -40kg and -44kg, and the boys’ -50kg and -55kg divisions. While Uzbekistan stole the show on the overall medal table, claiming an impressive three…
27 August 2025Gdansk Get Together Tournament 2025 - Gdansk, Poland
This is a final reminder that the deadline for registration for the Gdańsk Get Together Tournament 2025 is approaching fast. 📅 Registration deadline: Friday, 29th August 2025📅 Late entry deadline (with fee): Wednesday, 10th September 2025 All entry forms must be completed electronically and submitted to [email protected]. Please ensure both…
27 August 2025Judo Conference -Applicable Research in Judo 2025 - Zagreb, Croatia
The European Judo Union, together with the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Zagreb and the Croatian Judo Federation, wishes to remind all interested participants that this is the third call for contributions to the 8th Scientific and Professional Conference on “Applicable Research in Judo”, taking place on 12–13…
26 August 2025Kata: A Form of Art
Across Europe, kata is gaining more recognition as an essential part of judo’s identity. While the competitive, Olympic side of the sport often takes centre stage, kata remains its very foundation, a discipline that preserves the philosophy, respect, and precision upon which judo was built. Ukraine, a nation with a…
25 August 2025Official EJU Online Photography Workshop - Online Event
This is a gentle reminder to all national federations, regional judo clubs and freelance photographers that our final online photography workshop of 2025 will take place on 30 September. Full details can be found in the outlines below. Rules from 2026 Effective from 2026, all photographers covering European Judo Union…
25 August 2025European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia
The countdown to the European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025 continues and it is history in the making, the first time the event comes to Slovak soil. At the heart of this moment stands Patrícia Tománková, one of the brightest rising star in the country, who is ready to take…
23 August 2025World Championships Cadets (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria
The Lithuanian isn’t the most popular anthem heard during judo podium celebrations, however there are a host of young athletes changing that. During both the Cadet European Championships and European Youth Olympic Festival 2025, Lithuania were given plenty to celebrate, with gold medals earned at both -81kg and -90kg. As…
22 August 2025Judo Føroyar is pleased to announce the results of its recent Annual General Meeting, where the new Executive Committee was elected and confirmed. The new committee is organised as follows: Judo Føroyar extends its sincere thanks to Silja and Tóki for their dedication and service to the committee, and warmly…
21 August 2025Madrid Kata Tournament 2025 - Madrid, Spain
Following a well deserved rest, the kata tour is ready to return with the first stop: Madrid. The Spanish edition will take place 6 September. Over 154 athletes entered so far from 13 nations. Pairs across cadet, junior and senior age will be able to showcase their skills. Moreover, the…
21 August 2025World Championships Cadets (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Sofia, Bulgaria
During the European Youth Olympic Festival 2025, Serbia finished second on the medal table for the individual event, before conquering all to take the gold medal in the Mixed Team event. To say it was a spectacular performance from them would be an understatement, and the coaching staff were exceedingly…
21 August 2025
European Judo Championships Juniors Bratislava 2025