Ljubljana European Open 2025 - Ljubljana, Slovenia

STARS ARE BACK IN ACTION

It was a huge commitment from Igor TSURKAN (UKR) in the -81kg final of the Ljubljana European Open 2025 against, scoring waza ari with uchi mata in the first half of the contest against Pawel DRZYMAL (POL). It looked like it could be a steep mountain to climb to bring…

9 February 2025

Ljubljana European Open 2025 - Ljubljana, Slovenia

OLYMPIC CHAMPION IN THE HOUSE

She might not be back on the tatami competing, but the 2024 -63kg Olympic Champion, Andreja LESKI from Slovenia couldn’t be kept away from the first ever European Open in her country. Ljubljana became the host city to debut the continental open of 2025 and so far it has welcomed…

9 February 2025

Ljubljana European Open 2025 - Ljubljana, Slovenia

HOMETOWN GLORY FOR SCHUSTER

Kaja SCHUSTER of Slovenia is no stranger to success, holding a Junior European title and World bronze medal, but at the -70kg category. For many it was a surprise to see her compete at a weight category above at the Ljubljana European Open, but she assured us it was not…

9 February 2025

Ljubljana European Open 2025 - Ljubljana, Slovenia

WELCOME TO THE SENIORS!

Since winning his Cadet European title in 2021, Yehonatan VEKSLER (ISR) showed great potential with his dynamic judo and fighting spirit. On day one of the Ljubljana European Open 2025, he transferred all of that energy in to a continental gold medal, his first as a senior athlete. At 21…

9 February 2025

Ljubljana European Open 2025 - Ljubljana, Slovenia

ZEBRA ATHLETICS CONTINUE AS EJU PARTNER

During the debut European Open of 2025 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, the European Judo Union were pleased to announce a continued partnership with Zebra Athletics. The official announcement came during the opening ceremony, when André KRÜGER, Sales Director of Zebra Athletics and Dietmar NOWAK, founder of DAX-Sport, were thanked for their…

8 February 2025

Genova Cadet European Cup 2025 - Genova, Italy

MEDAL COLLECTION BEGINS IN GENOVA

Author: FIJLKAM The first day of the Genova Millennium Cadet Cup ended with eight Italian men and women on the podium: four silvers and four bronzes are the loot that the young Italians have put in their home basket. The silver medal went to Flavia CRESI in the -40kg category,…

8 February 2025

Sarajevo Junior European Cup 2025 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

A SYMBOLIC DAY IN SARAJEVO

Author: Dino STAMBOLIC Eighth of February is a special date in the history of Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The opportunity to organize a sports event on the same day the Olympic flame was lit 41 years ago is very special and emotional, admitted Predrag PUHARIĆ, the Mayor of Sarajevo,…

8 February 2025

Ljubljana European Open 2025 - Ljubljana, Slovenia

DAY ONE SUCCESS FOR UKRAINE IN SLOVENIA

In Slovenia’s first ever European Open, held in the capital of Ljubljana, the host athletes put on a great show with some even testing new categories, but the one to get the crowd on their feet was Junior European Champion and World bronze medallist, Kaja SCHUSTER. Today she competed in…

8 February 2025

Croatian Judo look forward to another term with Corak

SANDA CORAK RE-ELECTED

Source: Mario KRVAVAC, Croatian Judo Federation On February 7, 2025, President Dr. Sanda ČORAK was re-elected as President of the Croatian Judo Federation (CJF). The decision to become the “new old” President was made during the HJS electoral assembly in Zagreb, where she was confirmed by the members of the…

7 February 2025

European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro

A NIGHT OF JUDO

On Wednesday, 5th February 2025, the Montenegrin Judo Federation held its matinee at the Crown Plaza Hotel Podgorica with an official gathering of all local media to promote the EJU flagship event, the senior European Judo Championships 2025. The event took place during lunch hours and by nightfall, judo was…

7 February 2025

European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro

75 DAYS TO GO!

The countdown continues! In just 75 days, the senior European Judo Championships will take centre stage in Podgorica, Montenegro, from 23-27 April 2025. This premier event will bring together Europe’s top judoka, all battling for continental glory and the chance to etch their names into judo history. The European Judo Championships have been a key part of…

6 February 2025

Ljubljana European Open 2025 - Ljubljana, Slovenia

TESTING NEW WATERS

Across the 8th and 9th of February, the European tours are starting for cadets, juniors and seniors, over 1300 participants in total. Arriving in Ljubljana for the European Open, 445 judoka from 32 nations. With this, it is set to be a fantastic debut event for 2025.  The top ranked…

6 February 2025

Unlock the Art of Judo Photography with the European Judo Union

EJU ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP - SIGN UP NOW!

Photography is more than just capturing an image, it is about telling a story, freezing moments in time and evoking emotion through a single frame. The European Judo Union is proud to present an exclusive Online Photography Workshop, designed to elevate your skills and expand your creative horizons in the world…

5 February 2025

Erasmus +

"TOGETHER FOR A BETTER SOCIETY"

Between 30-31 January 2025, the suburbs of Paris, Maisons-Alfort, became a hub of education as the Erasmus+ JITA KYOEI 2 (JK2) project in collaboration with the French Judo Federation hosted an impactful training course. It brought together experts from the European Judo Union, including Nuno Delgado, as well as esteemed…

4 February 2025

European Week of Judo Values

FEBRUARY: COURAGE

As part of a new initiative highlighting both the core values of judo and the principle of Jita Kyoei, the EJU seeks to reinforce the significance of these ideals beyond the sport itself, integrating them into everyday life and strengthening the community’s connection to judo’s philosophy. This initiative serves as…

4 February 2025

Paris ITC 2025 - Paris, France

FIRST TIME IN PARIS

With the IJF World Judo Tour officially in motion, the Paris Grand Slam over, the gruelling training and preparation continues. The French are hosting not only those who competed in the Accor ‘Bercy’ Arena, but so many more have descended on the capital city of Paris.  Red and gold back…

3 February 2025

Paris Grand Slam 2025 - Paris, France

A FAMILY CONNECTION

Most will be used to seeing Robert KRAWCYZK in red representing Austria, but during the Paris Grand Slam, he was donning the blue tracksuit of Azerbaijan. It isn’t unusual in a new cycle to see staffing changes amongst teams, but this particular change came with a happy coincidence.  I’m happy…

3 February 2025

Paris Grand Slam 2025 - Paris, France

IJF AWARDS PRESENTED IN PARIS

The year of 2024, an Olympic year, was truly unforgettable for judo, marked by breathtaking performances, historic milestones and new names etched into the sport’s legacy. This year embodied the essence of judo, uniting the global judo family in celebration. In the spirit of this exceptional year, the IJF Judo…

3 February 2025