From 1st of May 2025, Guillaume Elmont will step into the role of Director of Elite Sports at Judo Bond Nederland (JBN). The former judo world champion will be responsible for shaping the elite sports strategy for both judo and jiujitsu in the Netherlands. Elmont enjoyed a stellar career as…
20 March 2025The IJF Academy has been a cornerstone of judo education for several years, consistently refining the expertise of coaches across the globe. Under the leadership of a dedicated team, the institution has expanded its reach, ensuring that technical proficiency remains at the highest level. To date, the academy boasts a remarkable 3,000 graduates…
19 March 2025Tbilisi Grand Slam 2025 - Tbilisi, Georgia
As one of the most patriotic nations in judo, it is unsurprising that the Georgian team are ready and rallying to rise up and take the gold medal on home soil during the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2025. There are some heavy hitters in the line up for Team Georgia, led…
19 March 2025Tbilisi Grand Slam 2025 - Tbilisi, Georgia
Poland’s Angelika SZYMANSKA has been a transformative character on the IJF World Judo Tour in the last cycle and is now an established front runner in the -63kg category. Before she embarked back on the grand tour, she took the opportunity to use the Warsaw European Open as a warm…
18 March 2025As another week commences, from development programs to premier international contests, judoka across different levels are gearing up for a period of growth and competition. Buckle up…,here is what’s coming your way! From 17-19 March, Porec is the place to be for judo’s rising stars! At the back of the…
17 March 2025Porec Millennium Team Cadet European Cup 2025 - Porec, Croatia
Author: Croatian Judo Federation Two medals for Croatia at the Poreč Millennium Team European Cadet Cup! After a busy weekend in the sports hall “Žatika”, we welcomed the first medals, and all the credits goes to Ana BEŠKER (JC “Solin”) and Antea AJDUKOVIĆ (JC “Pujanke” – Split). In the fight…
16 March 2025Riga Senior European Cup 2025 - Riga, Latvia
The Riga European Senior Judo Cup for took place in Riga, bringing together athletes from 23 countries. The tournament became a significant event in the sports calendar, gathering some of Europe’s strongest judokas on the tatami. On the first day of the competition, Latvia’s national team leader, Anthony DE ANGELIS,…
16 March 2025Riga Senior European Cup 2025 - Riga, Latvia
On day one of the Riga Senior European Cup 2025, there were big celebrations for the home crowd as Anthony DE ANGELIS of Latvia took the gold medal in the -66kg category. This is my second gold medal in a tournament of this category, and I am very happy that…
16 March 2025Porec Millennium Team Cadet European Cup 2025 - Porec, Croatia
Author: Croatian Judo Federation Long, tiring, productive. Three words that describe the first day of the Poreč Millennium Team European Cadet Cup. The “Žatika” sports hall, which recently hosted the World Handball Championship again, started filling up from the early hours of the morning, or more precisely from six in…
16 March 2025European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro
In just under six weeks time, the European Judo Union and Montenegro Judo Federation will be opening the doors to the future and defending senior European Champions, but also to you. Some may be coming as spectators for this incredible prime event in one of Europe’s most beautiful nations, and…
14 March 2025Antalya Millennium Team Cadet European Cup 2025 - Antalya, Turkiye
Antalya hosted a spectacular judo event on March 8-9, 2025. The Millennium Team Cadet European Cup, which has been held for 30 years and has become a tradition, saw a record-breaking participation this year. A total of 448 athletes from 24 countries took to the tatami, competing fiercely. Due to…
14 March 2025EJU Executive Committee Meeting March 2025
Budapest played host to the first Executive Committee Meeting of the European Judo Union in 2025, a gathering that radiated momentum, ambition and strategic vision. Over the course of 11-12 March, representatives from every sector seized the opportunity to present comprehensive plans, objectives and operational advancements before the committee, fostering an environment of constructive dialogue and…
13 March 2025Nymburk EJU OTC 2025 - Nymburk, Czech Republic
With less than six weeks to go before the Senior European Championships in Podgorica, Montenegro, the top contenders for titles are rounding up in the Nymburk OTC this week. Many of them are in fact coming off the back of the Upper Austria Grand Prix, which for some was their…
12 March 2025European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro
The Podgorica Senior European Cup 2025 was more than just a judo competition, it served as a crucial preparatory event for Montenegro’s countdown towards the senior European Judo Championships later this year. The tournament provided an excellent platform for competitors to test their skills while also allowing officials to evaluate the Morača M-tel Sports…
10 March 2025Porec Millennium Team Cadet European Cup 2025 - Porec, Croatia
Author: Croatian Judo Federation Judo is returning to Istria! A record number of competitors are arriving in Poreč for the “Millenium Team European Cadet Cup”. More than 850 judokas from all over the world will compete in the Žatika sports hall from Saturday 15th to Sunday 16th March. The competition in Croatia from the…
10 March 2025After a whirlwind weekend packed with judo action across Europe, this week is all about fine-tuning and levelling up. With three training camps and a handful of events lined up, judo fans have plenty to look forward to, both on this side of the ocean and beyond. Antalya and Portimão…
10 March 2025Linz Grand Prix 2025 - Linz, Austria
Potentially the most anticipated head to head of the Upper Austria Grand Prix 2025, was the closing act. In the +100kg final we witnessed the Tokyo Olympic final pairing of Lukas KRPALEK (CZE) and Guram TUSHISHVILI (GEO). It is always an explosive match up, and today proved just that, with…
9 March 2025Portimao/Algarve Junior European Cup 2025 - Portimao/Algarve, Portugal
Author: Portuguese Judo Federation Three finals with all fighters with medals in World or European Championships!!! The first clash, the -48kg final, put the 2022 World Cadet bronze medal, the Italian Rebecca VALERIANI against the 2023 European Cadet bronze the Spanish Claudia PLA BELMONTE. Both fought hard but the Spanish…
9 March 2025
Tbilisi Grand Slam 2025