October 11th was marked in 2011 by UNESCO as the International Day of the Girl, to recognise girls’ rights and the unique challenges they face around the world. It is therefore apt that between the 8th and 10th of October, the 18th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport was…
11 October 2024In the 6th Regular and 8th Financial General Assembly of the Turkish Judo Federation, President Sezer HUYSUZ was re-elected and remains leading the federation. In the general assembly, Huysuz and 2000 Olympic Champion, Hüseyin ÖZKAN, competed for the Federation Presidency. Abdullah ALBUNAR chaired the board, the management and audit board…
11 October 2024Malaga Senior European Cup 2024 - Malaga, Spain
This weekend, the final senior European Cup of the season will take place in Malaga, Spain, bringing together 461 athletes from 30 countries at the Polideportivo Ciudad Jardín. The event promises high-level competition, with several notable names set to compete, including two standout judoka fresh from their Paris 2024 Olympic…
10 October 2024Jelsa (Hvar Island) Veteran European Cup 2024 - Jelsa (Hvar Island), Croatia
As most judo veterans gear up for the World Judo Championships Veterans 2024, some opted for a final test at the European Cup Veterans in Jelsa, Hvar Island, Croatia. With just under 100 competitors from 19 nations, the tournament promises to be an adequate one-day event at the Sports Hall…
10 October 2024World Mental Health Day 2024
World Mental Health Day, observed on 10 October, focuses on raising awareness and promoting global action for mental health. This year’s theme emphasises the importance of mental health in all aspects of life, including workplaces, schools, and communities. The day encourages open discussions about mental well-being, combating stigma, and improving…
10 October 2024Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
A host of World medallists will lead the way for the women in the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam this weekend, and at the top of the fierce list is 2024 -63kg World Champion, Joanne VAN LIESHOUT (NED). In 2022, Van Lieshout took her first Grand Slam medal in Abu Dhabi,…
9 October 2024Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
This week the IJF World Tour is heading south of the equator to Abu Dhabi for the first Grand Slam event in this new cycle. Already we were spoiled with fantastic judo in the Zagreb Grand Prix, the best junior athletes came together most recently for the World Championships in…
8 October 2024Brno European Judo Hopes Cup & Technical Session Kodokan Experts - Brno, Czech Republic
The next to last European Judo Hopes Cup & Technical Session Kodokan Experts event took place in Brno, Czechia, between 5-6 October 2024. With over 300 participants from 97 judo clubs across 19 nations, the event was a major success. The weekend was highlighted by the presence of two judo legends: Misato Nakamura, a…
7 October 2024UJF-President Mykhailo Koshlyak re-elected
The National Judo Federation of UKRAINE (UJF) is focusing on continuity. President Mykhailo KOSHLYAK was unanimously re-elected at the General Assembly in Kremenchuk. This is his second term in office, Koshlyak has been in office since October 2020 and has now been confirmed until the end of 2028.“I would like…
7 October 2024Maintal Kata Tournament 2024 - Maintal, Germany
For the first time, the European Judo Union (EJU) Kata Tour made a stop in Maintal, Germany, where the German Judo Federation organised a highly successful tournament. Seventy pairs from 13 countries participated, showcasing the growing interest in kata across Europe. According to Dr. Slavisa Bradic, EJU Head Kata Commissioner,…
7 October 2024Portimão Senior European Cup 2024 - Portimão, Portugal
All eyes were on Catarina Costa, Portugal’s Olympic star and heavy favourite, as she competed in a category above her usual weight class at the Portimão Senior European Cup 2024. However, the semi-finals brought a shock that left the crowd stunned. Raquel Brito, another talented Portuguese judoka, stole the spotlight…
6 October 2024Portimão Senior European Cup 2024 - Portimão, Portugal
The draw for the -73 kg category at the Portimão Senior European Cup 2024 sparked excitement with the inclusion of Jack Yonezuka, a prominent judoka from the United States, whose previous success in Portugal saw him claim silver at the 2023 junior world championships in Odivelas. Right from the start,…
5 October 2024World Championships Juniors Indiv. & Teams - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Eva Ronja BUDDENKOTTE (GER) gave a gruelling performance in her opening rounds in the -78kg category, only to face team mate; Mathilde Sophie NIEMEYER in the semi final. Though she wasn’t successful in this round, Buddenkotte went on to take the bronze medal, feigning to attack the current Junior European…
5 October 2024World Championships Juniors Indiv. & Teams - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
On day three of the Junior World Championships in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Team Georgia entered the race with a gold medal win in the -81kg category from Luka JAVAKHISHVILI. The young Georgian is no stranger to a major final, taking a Cadet World silver medal in 2022, and was close to…
5 October 2024World Championships Juniors Indiv. & Teams - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
For almost 13 years, since 2011, when Bernadette Graf won Junior World Championship gold in Capetown, Judo Austria had to wait for a World Championships Juniors title. 4,717 days later, Friday afternoon, redemption came in DUSHANBE (TJK) and the Austrian national anthem finally rang out again. “I cried on the…
4 October 2024World Championships Juniors Indiv. & Teams - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Europe have fought their way back in to the Junior World Championships 2024 on day three by claiming two gold medals, one silver and four bronze, Georgia and Austria finding victory with Luka JAVAKHISHVILI and Elena DENGG. The -81kg men were up first and securing the first bronze medal was…
4 October 2024Zagreb, October 3, 2024 – At the 74th session of the Croatian Olympic Committee’s (Hrvatski Olimpijski Odbor – HOO) Assembly, held in Zagreb’s The Westin Hotel, former leader Zlatko MATEŠA was unanimously re-elected as the president of the Croatian Olympic Committee for the mandate period 2024-2028. The re-elected president chose…
4 October 2024World Championships Juniors Indiv. & Teams - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
The *TENNIS* ARENA claimed more spectators on day two of the Junior World Championships, as well as a sea of flags and drums. As each athlete of Tajikistan stalked to the tatami, the arena erupted, the noise deafening, and with it brought another sensational day of world class judo. Top…
3 October 2024
Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024