8th Scientific and Professional Conference "Applicable Research in Judo"
The European Judo Union, in collaboration with the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Zagreb and the Croatian Judo Federation, is pleased to issue the second call for contributions for the upcoming 8th Scientific and Professional Conference “Applicable Research in Judo”, to be held on 12–13 November 2025 in…
24 June 2025Berlin Junior European Cup 2025 - Berlin, Germany
After seven more decisions on a second exciting day of competition, the Berlin Junior European Cup 2025 came to an end. In the men’s weight categories athletes from four additional countries with Azerbaijan, Estonia, Turkey und Ukraine secured gold medals for their nations. On the women’s side one German and…
23 June 2025On this Olympic Day, marked by the global theme “Let’s Move Together for Health and Community,” the Olympic Movement gathered not only to celebrate its annual tradition, but to witness a truly historic moment. While millions around the world participated in activities promoting sport, health and unity, the heart of…
23 June 2025Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia
Now that the seniors have concluded the highest-ranked event of the year, the World Judo Championships, it is time to turn our attention to the youth, the future of our sport. As the stage is dismantled in Budapest, preparations are already well underway in Skopje. The current entry list for…
23 June 2025World Championships Seniors (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Budapest, Hungary
Throughout the 2025 World Judo Championships in Budapest, Dr. Tóth László carried multiple responsibilities, serving simultaneously as President of the European Judo Union, President of the Hungarian Judo Association, and host of one of the sport’s most prestigious global events. Balancing these roles required both leadership and vision, as Europe…
22 June 2025Berlin Junior European Cup 2025 - Berlin, Germany
For fans of national anthems, Berlin had plenty to offer on the first day of the Junior European Cup 2025. Seven weight classes produced seven champions from eight different countries. And each gold medalist followed their own unique path to the top. First up was Linthoi CHANAMBAM (IND), part of…
21 June 2025Dear Judo Community, This is a plea to help if you can. Only two months ago, judoka Patryk Manulik was training others, running and going to the gym. It is a tragedy that his life has taken such an inexplicable turn and he needs help, whatever we can offer. Please…
21 June 2025World Championships Seniors (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Budapest, Hungary
The World Judo Championships 2025 has concluded, and with that 20 nations have captured reward for their efforts. Out of the 20, 12 of those are European nations and for some it was a performance of a lifetime. Japan topped the leader board however they were followed up by the…
21 June 2025World Championships Seniors (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Budapest, Hungary
During the IJF Congress 2025, held on 11 June, several representatives from the European region were entrusted with new responsibilities, stepping into key leadership roles as IJF Executive Members. Among them were Tina Trstenjak and Raul Camacho, both of whom have dedicated years of their lives to judo, as competitors,…
21 June 2025Berlin Junior European Cup 2025 - Berlin, Germany
What do Alice BELLANDI, NAGAYAMA Ryuju and Matvey KANIKOVSKIY have in common besides their newly won world titles from Budapest? All three once made their mark as juniors in Berlin. Most recently, it was Kanikovskiy who stood atop the podium at the Berlin Junior European Cup in 2019. Over the…
20 June 2025World Championships Seniors (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Budapest, Hungary
“Historic” is a win we have associated with Team Georgia this week, and we continue on the Mixed Team day of the World Judo Championships 2025 as they have fought their way in to the final against Republic of Korea. First up was silver medallist of the +100kg category, Guram…
20 June 2025World Championships Seniors (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Budapest, Hungary
The last day of the World Judo Championships 2025 saw the Mixed Teams go head to head for the ultimate title. Italy battled past Uzbekistan in the repechage to meet Germany for the bronze medal contest, who lost out to the Republic of Korea in the semi final. Italy finished…
20 June 2025World Championships Seniors (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Budapest, Hungary
European Mixed Team Champions, Georgia, had a tough ride ahead for their semi final, facing the defending champions, Japan. First up were the +78kg women, TAKAHASHI Ruri and Sophio SOMKHISHVILI, it was an early win for team Japan, as an ippon-scoring uchi mata came from Takahashi. This didn’t disturb the…
20 June 2025World Championships Seniors (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Budapest, Hungary
The OTP Bank World Judo Championships 2025 was an absolute whirlwind of activities for children, with so much to see and do. As well as getting to watch world-class athletes and their personal heroes, they also had the opportunity to meet them. Midweek, Fabio Basile, or ‘The King’ as he…
20 June 2025World Championships Seniors (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Budapest, Hungary
Inal TASOEV and Guram TUSHISHVILI (GEO) may seem like an unlikely friendship, but the respect they have for one another in unparalleled. After winning the +100kg World Championship final, Tasoev said about his worthy opponent, Thanks to this judoka I will remember my career as historic because how can I…
19 June 2025World Championships Seniors (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Budapest, Hungary
Romane DICKO (FRA) was only looking to take a second world title in the +78kg category in Budapest, however she was struck down in the semi final by KIM Hayun (KOR). Coming back to fight for a bronze is never easy, but when that’s the final option, you give everything…
19 June 2025World Championships Seniors (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Budapest, Hungary
Estonia can boast of two athletes in the final block of the World Championships 2025, Klen Kristofer KALJULAID in the -90kg category and on the final day, Emma-Melis AKTAS in the +78kg. Incredibly, young Aktas only just took a Cadet World bronze medal in 2024 and today fought the world…
19 June 2025World Championships Seniors (Individuals+Teams) 2025 - Budapest, Hungary
Another epic final is on the horizon on the final day of individual competition here in Budapest in the World Judo Championships 2025. Closing out the preliminary rounds were the +100kg men. 2018 World Champion, Guram TUSHISHVILI (GEO) went head to head with defending champion, KIM Minjong (KOR) and on…
19 June 2025
Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025