Adapted Judo
In a room filled with passion, the Adapted Judo Workshop 2025 began in Budapest, as the time has come to review the rules of adapted judo. Participants from over 20 nations have taken necessary steps to join this incredible journey and make progress towards a better, more inclusive society through…
18 January 2025Mittersill EJU OTC 2025 - Mittersill, Austria
With three Olympic gold medals from only two Olympic Games, Kosovo have become accustomed to the tremendous success of their judo players. One of those who dominated in Tokyo was Distria KRASNIQI, climbing to the top of the podium in the -48kg category, but in Paris, changes had been made.…
17 January 2025The European Judo Union is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Jan Eirik Schiøtz, former president of the Norwegian Judo Federation (NJF). Jan Eirik made a lasting impact on judo both in Norway and internationally. His journey began as a devoted judo dad at Drammen Judo Club, where his…
17 January 2025European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje (Ind.+MT) Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia
Young athletes competing in the European Youth Olympic Festival and Cadet European Championships 2025 are twice as lucky as both events are to be held in Skopje, North Macedonia. To prepare for these two prime events and ensure the care of our delegations is a top priority, EJU Vice President,…
16 January 2025Book: Safe Fall-Safe Schools (SFSS) – Level 1
The European Judo Union (EJU), in collaboration with the University of Seville, proudly unveils a pioneering initiative in school safety: the book Safe Fall-Safe Schools (SFSS) – Level I. Research Protocol. This innovative publication bridges judo expertise and modern research to proactively address unintentional falls in schools, aiming to create…
16 January 2025Dr. TOTH Laszlo, President of the European Judo Union was one of the distinguished guests at the General Assembly of the African Judo Union (AJU), held during past days in Casablanca, Morocco. His presence reinforced the EJU’s commitment to global collaboration and the strategic advancement of judo. The event convened…
15 January 2025Adapted Judo
Between 18-19 January, the European Judo Union will host the Adapted Judo Workshop in Budapest, bringing together over 50 participants from nearly 20 nations. This crucial gathering marks a significant step forward in the development and refinement of Adapted Judo rules within the EJU framework. EJU Adapted Judo Commissioner, Marina…
14 January 2025Mittersill EJU OTC 2025 - Mittersill, Austria
It was almost the Olympic fairytale for Judo Austria’s Lubjana PIOVESANA. On the fourth day of the judo event in the Paris Olympic Games, Piovesana came out strong in the -63kg category, having already given some of her best performances to date in 2024 and building her confidence within a new…
14 January 2025European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 - Podgorica, Montenegro
The countdown has begun for the European Judo Championships Seniors Podgorica 2025 held between 23-27 April 2025. With just 100 days remaining, anticipation is building for a landmark event that will not only showcase the best of European judo but also mark a historic moment for Montenegro. For the first…
13 January 2025Nyberg hangs up his jacket.
With a new cycle, changes are happening on and off the tatami, and one face we will no longer see on the tour is Swedish referee, Bjorn NYBERG. Nyberg has been an active part of the EJU community since 2013 and is a well-known face on the international circuit for…
13 January 2025Mittersill EJU OTC 2025 - Mittersill, Austria
It is a new year, and the feeling is clear for all the athletes on the Mittersill OTC, a new cycle and challenge lies ahead. For Ilia SULAMANIDZE of Georgia, only one, the Olympic gold in 2028. Sulamanidze’s performance was stunning as usual, however he fell at the final hurdle…
11 January 2025Mittersill EJU OTC 2025 - Mittersill, Austria
In the 1996 Olympic Games, Team Germany had plenty to celebrate, taking home an Olympic title and an impressive four bronze medals in judo alone. The first came from Richard TRAUTMANN in the -60kg category, Udo QUELLMALZ stole the show with a gold medal in the -65kg weight category, Marko…
10 January 2025Mittersill EJU OTC 2025 - Mittersill, Austria
There is a starting point for all judoka, their first OTC. For Aisa NURKOVIC of Montenegro, she is starting her voyage right here in Mittersill, Austria. With the Senior European Championships being held in Podgorica, Montenegro this year, Aisa kindly volunteered to join the EJU media team to ask some…
9 January 2025Mittersill EJU OTC 2025 - Mittersill, Austria
On the second day of the Mittersill OTC 2025, the President of the Austrian Judo Federation, and General Secretary of the European Judo Union, Dr Martin POIGER officially opened the camp and addressed athletes and coaches, It is a great pleasure to welcome you all here to Austria for the…
8 January 2025Adaptive Training Day and Conference
In recent times, the growth and development of the adapted judo scene has been nothing short of encouraging. The European Judo Union prides itself on the motto that judo is more than sport, and with adapted judo, we delve in much further than high performance. The effect judo has on…
7 January 2025Mittersill EJU OTC 2025 - Mittersill, Austria
Tradition, excellent hosting and top talent has continued to make the opening camp of the year one of the most successful. Established well before being given the ‘OTC’ status (Olympic Training Camp – Going for Gold), which originated in 2010, Mittersill has never lost momentum and in this edition, starting…
6 January 2025Athletes are already in preparation for the 2025 season, hoping to qualify and compete at the highest level, but who will be hosting the champions of 2025? Kickstarting the prime events will be the esteemed Senior European Championships in Podgorica, Montenegro in April. It will be the first time that…
6 January 2025During the weekend of 4-5 January 2025, the National Judo Federation of Georgia marked a significant milestone in the development of judo education with a groundbreaking kata seminar held at the National Judo Academy in Tbilisi. Known as a powerhouse of shiai on the international stage, Georgia continues to set…
5 January 2025