European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
The final rounds of the ne-waza event brought a dynamic close to the morning session on the last day of the European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025. Gold medals were proudly claimed by athletes from a wide range of nations, proving that the level of competition is fierce and inspiring across all divisions.…
25 May 2025European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
France is set to host the European Judo Championships Veterans 2026. The official flag handover ceremony took place this afternoon in Riga, marking the conclusion of the European Judo Championships Veterans 2025. During the ceremony, Émilie Andéol, Vice-President of France Judo and Rio 2016 Olympic Champion, proudly accepted the honour…
25 May 2025European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
Day Three of the European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 saw continued dominance from the French team, who doubled their overall medal tally from the previous days, concluding the day with an impressive haul of 25 gold, 28 silver, and 35 bronze medals. Georgia made a strong leap into second…
24 May 2025European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
On the third day of the Veteran European Judo Championships 2025 in Riga, a moment of deep appreciation and pride unfolded. Mr Jean-Luc Bartoli, a long-standing figure in French judo and head committee member of the Veteran Commission of France Judo, was awarded a commemorative medal set, an honour that recognises…
24 May 2025European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
There are moments in sport that transcend medals, rankings and statistics, moments that pulse with emotion, legacy and love. At the European Judo Championships Veterans 2025, held fittingly at the International Exhibition Centre in Riga, Latvia, one such moment unfolded as Aigars Milenbergs stepped onto the tatami for what was…
24 May 2025European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
The second day of the European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 brought thrilling action from the M3–M4 categories, alongside ne-waza contests for the F1–3 and M1–3 divisions. Although the day started off slowly, the final block more than made up for it, delivering plenty of high-energy bouts and well-deserved standing…
23 May 2025European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
Valentins Azarovs, who lives and trains in Riga, claimed the title of the eldest competitor at the European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025. He competed on the first day of the event and, on the second day, was awarded a commemorative medal set in recognition of his dedication to judo,…
23 May 2025European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
The European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 is officially declared open! The opening ceremony featured beautiful celebrations on the tatami, including traditional dancing. Beginning the speeches was Mr Vsevolods Zelonijs, President of the Latvian Judo Federation. “Dear President of the European Judo Union, dear athletes, guests, and fellow veterans, it…
23 May 2025European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
A pivotal meeting dedicated to shaping the future of judo in Latvia was held on 23 May at the Latvian Olympic Committee headquarters in Riga. Bringing together key figures from both national and European judo institutions, the session marked a significant step in the strategic development of the sport across…
23 May 2025European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
In the world of judo, few names carry the quiet strength and enduring passion of Eduardo Garcia. A Portuguese judoka whose journey spans more than half a century, Eduardo is a man whose life has been inseparable from the tatami. It all began when he was just six years old.…
23 May 2025European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
Dirk Vandevoort earned a well-fought bronze in the M6 -90kg category at the European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025. Reflecting on his final bout, he said, “I am genuinely pleased. I didn’t expect to take bronze, and to score a yuko just three seconds before the end made it a…
22 May 2025European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
The opening day of the European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 saw non-stop action across the M5–M9 categories. By sunset, France had surged to the top of the medal table with an impressive haul of 10 gold, 8 silver, and 12 bronze medals. Germany followed with 6 gold, 5 silver…
22 May 2025European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
In a dazzling display of discipline and determination, Garayalde Elorza claimed his sixth European title in the M7 -60kg category on the first day of the Veteran European Judo Championships Riga 2025. For the Spanish judoka, who first stepped onto a tatami at the age of six, judo is far more than a sport. Reflecting on…
22 May 2025European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
From the wind-swept cliffs of the Faroe Islands to the polished tatami of the veteran Europeans (M5, -81kg), Bugvi Poulsen’s journey is anything but ordinary. Though now based in Denmark, the Faroese judoka carries his island identity with pride and a deep love for the sport that has shaped much…
22 May 2025European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
It has been just over six months since Europe claimed 45 gold medals at the veteran world championships in Las Vegas, and now, over the next four days (22–25 May), the continental championships will take place in Riga. Latvia is hosting such an event for the first time, but with…
21 May 2025European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025 - Riga, Latvia
In a world that often equates athletic performance with youth, there is something incredibly powerful about stepping out onto the mat, field, track or pool at 60 or older. There are only a little more than a handful of sports that truly welcome competitors at this age. Judo is proudly…
29 March 2025Online Forum - Veteran Vibes - Online Event
With 118 judoka logged on for the Veteran Vibes online forum today, EJU Vice President responsible for education, Jane Bridge introduced the event and speakers, unfortunately Oksana Denisova was unable to attend. In order to make this as inclusive as possible we were fortunate to have five translators to encourage…
10 April 2021
European Judo Championships Veterans Riga 2025