Erasmus +
The SAFE COMBAT project has been awarded the Best Presentation at the European Sport Congress 2025, held in Lille, France. The winning presentation was delivered by Renata Falcão, a researcher at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences (Belgium), who represented the project consortium, including the European Judo Union (EJU) as…
6 November 2025Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025 - Conegliano, Italy
The sports hall is all squeak and murmur: soft tatami underfoot, the rustle of white gi, a referee’s palm cutting the air. On the tatami, a tall young man with a shy smile bows, steps forward, and takes his grip. This is Bence. He attends the adapted judo events with…
6 November 2025Erasmus +
The Erasmus+ DATA – Digital Administrative and Training Assistant project team is currently attending the European Sport Congress 2025, held in Lille, France, on 4–5 November. Representatives from all partner organisations are present at the event, joining hundreds of experts, practitioners, and policymakers to explore innovation and digital transformation in…
4 November 2025Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025 - Conegliano, Italy
When you attend an adapted judo event, it feels like stepping into a living storybook, surrounded by the characters of countless real-life stories. Everywhere you look, their journeys unfold before your eyes, stories with many chapters shaped by endless doctor appointments, small daily victories, and the constant battle to move…
4 November 2025Judo For Children
By showcasing the fundamental values of judo and the concept of Jita Kyoei, the European Judo Union continues its monthly series that underscores the importance of these principles beyond the tatami. This initiative seeks to weave judo’s philosophy into everyday life, fostering a stronger sense of community and shared purpose.…
4 November 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
When the lights dimmed on the U23 European Judo Championships in Chișinău, it wasn’t just the medals that gleamed, it was the pride of a small nation that dared to dream big. Behind every perfectly timed throw and every polished podium stood a team of visionaries led by the President…
2 November 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
The city of Naples is set to host the U23 European Judo Championships 2026. The official flag handover ceremony took place this afternoon in Chisinau, marking the conclusion of the 2025 edition. During the ceremony, Team Manager and International Relations Officer, Mr Alessandro Comi, proudly accepted the honour and received…
2 November 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
The final day of the U23 European Judo Championships 2025 in Chisinau brought together nine teams, Georgia, Bulgaria, Romania, Portugal, Türkiye, Ukraine, Hungary, Moldova, and France, each battling fiercely for team glory. The atmosphere was charged with excitement as athletes gave their all in pursuit of the coveted podium spots.…
2 November 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
Germany’s George Udsilauri claimed the gold medal in the -100kg category at the U23 European Championships in Chișinău, a result that crowned years of steady progress and persistence on the European circuit. After several close calls at major age-group events, the 22-year-old finally earned his long-awaited continental title, and did…
2 November 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
The athlete of the second day of the U23 European Judo Championships in Chisinau was Italy’s Manuel Parlati. The Parlati name is well-known in the world of judo, with cousin Christian Parlati perhaps the most familiar. Yet in Moldova, it was Manuel who stole the spotlight, showing not only his…
1 November 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
What a great day again, with six new countries on the medal table, winning gold. In total 12 countries captured a desired gold medal at the European Judo Championships U23 in Chisinau, starting with Italy in the -81kg category where the nation continued to set the tone. Italian judoka Manuel…
1 November 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
At the second day of the U23 European Judo Championships in Chisinau there were 12 winning nations over the 14 weight categories, a record. The last record was achieved in 2020 with eleven winning nations. In the final of the women -70kg category, Ingrid Nilsson of Sweden was opposed to…
1 November 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
The air in the capital of Moldova buzzes with youthful energy. Flags of European nations line the streets, and in the heart of the city, the best young judoka of the continent step onto the tatami for the U23 European Judo Championships. Yet, it is striking that among the organisers,…
1 November 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
When Szeleczki Szabina was asked if she realises she’s now U23 European Champion, she hesitates for a heartbeat, her face breaking into a shy smile. “I suppose so,” she says quietly, almost laughing at the thought. “It still feels unreal.” On the 31 October, at just 20 years old, Szabina…
1 November 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
It was an ordinary Friday morning in Chişinău, until it wasn’t. Initially, looking at the draw of the -63 kg category, a few imagined that Finland would soon celebrate its first ever gold at this level. By the end of the day, Louna-Lumia Seikkula stood speechless with sparkling watery eyes,…
31 October 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
The opening day of the U23 European Judo Championships had it all amongst the women’s division too. Breathtaking throws, emotional triumphs, and moments destined for the history books. Europe’s female rising stars battled fiercely for glory, demonstrating the power, precision, and pride that define this championship. Let’s take a look…
31 October 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
The first day of the U23 European Judo Championships delivered everything the sport stands for: courage, precision and heart. Across the men’s divisions, Europe’s brightest young talents stepped onto the tatami to announce themselves as the next generation of champions. 22 Years in the Making The -60kg final held the…
31 October 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medallist, Cyrille Maret is back on the mat and the energy is unmistakable. That quiet intensity, that powerful presence, that unmistakable spark of a man who has lived and breathed judo his entire life. He landed in Chisinau as the new Men’s Head Coach of the…
31 October 2025
Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025