European Judo Championships Veterans - Podcetrtek, Slovenia
Valentins AZAROVS lives and trains in Riga, Latvia, precisely at Satori Judo Club. The veteran judoka competed today at the M9 -73kg category and finished 7th place. Although his age would put him into the M11 age group, due to lower entries around his age, he was merged with the younger…
8 June 2023European Judo Championships Veterans - Podcetrtek, Slovenia
The first day of the European Championships Veterans Podcetrtek 2023 is underway. Amongst several guests, Veterans Commissioner of the International Judo Federation, FLORI Miklos, is also on site. Mr Flori is here to observe and support the event. He kindly took a short break to share his views so far.…
8 June 2023Madrid European Open 2023 - Madrid, Spain
The Madrid European Open is upon us once again, the Spanish Federation are seasoned hosts with tournaments across all age categories, and with one of the greatest OTC’s in sight attracting the top athletes from across the world. However right now we focus on the continental open on the 10th…
7 June 2023European Judo Championships Veterans - Podcetrtek, Slovenia
We are days away from the Veteran European Judo Championships 2023 which is due to be held at beautiful surroundings by the river of Sotla, in a city called, Podčetrtek. Hundreds of competitors from almost 40 countries are on route for what can only be described as a family friendly continental…
6 June 2023Prague Junior European Cup 2023 - Prague, Czech Republic
Japan claimed the top spot of the overall medal table this weekend at the European Junior Judo Cup in Prague. Georgia and Germany followed behind. Serbia was able to add to their collection with a total of one gold and two bronze medals. Nikolina NISAVIC (SRB) visited Prague for the…
4 June 2023Dushanbe Grand Prix 2023 - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Unboundedly, Anna-Maria WAGNER (GER) was the favourite in the -78kg category on the final day of the Dushanbe Grand Prix 2023. On route to repeat last week success in Linz, she made her way to the final. Starting as top seed step by step surpassed Khuslen OTGONBAYAR (MGL), Iriskhon KURBANBAEVA…
4 June 2023Prague Junior European Cup 2023 - Prague, Czech Republic
Whilst there was much to celebrate in Dushanbe, Croatia also had a successful first day at the Junior European Cup in Prague as Karla KULIC (-70kg) added another gold medal to the collection. Following her victory, a short interview was conducted. Which of your contests was the toughest one for…
4 June 2023Dushanbe Grand Prix 2023 - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
The second day of Dushanbe Grand Prix showcased four of the middle weight categories: -63kg -70kg, -73kg, -81kg. Europe took the total of 11 medals. The continents’ double conquest came through by Katarina KRISTO (CRO) and Margaux PINOT (FRA). Kristo has a well-established reputation across the juniors, winning Junior European title…
3 June 2023Dushanbe Grand Prix 2023 - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Like Austria, Tajikistan has placed themselves on the World Judo Tour this weekend by hosting the Dushanbe Grand Prix. With many European athletes competing over the three-day event, interest has been piqued, especially from Team Azerbaijan. It is becoming a standard to expect slick performances from The Tbilisi Grand Slam…
2 June 2023Games of Small States of Europe - Valetta, Malta
The final day at the Games of Small States delivered astonishing performances in an euphoric environment. The National Sports Stadium of Pembroke was once again filled in tremendous spirit during the team event. Victories were claimed by Montenegro women and Cyprus men team, respectively. Women Team Event Five women team…
1 June 2023Games of Small States of Europe - Valetta, Malta
The team event at the Games of Small States of Europe will take place tomorrow at the National Sports School of Pembroke. For this occasion, separate men and women teams will be on stage. The tournament is scheduled to start at 2pm local time. Information in relations to live stream will…
31 May 2023Games of Small States of Europe - Valetta, Malta
Today, a very enthusing meeting took place for the Small States of Europe. The collaboration between the European Judo Union and small nation of Europe was exhibited with progress showing rapidly. The work does not stop here. All parties discussed the next step. The President of the European Judo Union, Dr…
31 May 2023Despite the visit from His Serene Highness alongside other Royal Highnesses during the individual event at the Games of Small States of Europe, the President of the European Olympic Committee, Mr Spyros CAPRALOS, was also on site. A fruitful meeting took place between members of the European Judo Union and the…
31 May 2023Prague Junior European Cup 2023 - Prague, Czech Republic
There may be some front runners heading to the senior event, the Grand Prix in Dushanbe, but in the Prague Junior European Cup, we have senior world and IJF Tour medallists in the mix on the 3rd and 4th of June. What makes this even more interesting is that these…
31 May 2023Games of Small States of Europe - Valetta, Malta
The individual event at the Games of Small States of Europe is now officially over. The medal table confirmed a dominating day from team Cyprus as they won 7 gold, 1 silver and 6 bronze medals. Monaco clamped onto 2 gold whilst both Montenegro and Malta celebrated a victory each. …
30 May 2023Games of Small States of Europe - Valetta, Malta
The preliminary round of the Games of Small States of Europe delivered an impressive set of skills merged with limitless emotions on and off the mat. Three of the weight divisions run in round robin system, meaning that victories were celebrated pre final block. Katryna ESPOSITO delivered a profoundly focused…
30 May 2023Games of Small States of Europe - Valetta, Malta
The opening day of the Games of Small States of Europe saw many spectators including Albert II, Prince of Monaco. He, himself is not new to the sporting world having competed at five winter Olympics. Moreover, Albert II is a black belt in judo too. The President of the European…
30 May 2023Linz Grand Prix 2023 - Linz, Austria
EJU President László TOTH paid a visit to the Upper Austria Grand Prix in Linz last weekend. On Monday the 63-year-old Hungarian travelled to the European Small States Championships in Malta, and on Thursday he is hosting a preparatory meeting in Budapest for the upcoming IJF Masters in Hungary’s capital.…
30 May 2023
European Judo Championships Veterans