Adapted Judo
Across the world, inclusion has become one of the defining words of our time. It appears in policy documents, school curricula and corporate visions, yet its true power reveals itself not in statements but in lived experience. Few communities understand this better than the global judo family, where the principles…
3 December 2025Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025 - Conegliano, Italy
Under the soft light filtering through the Italian spring sky, the tatami in Conegliano became a stage not just for competition, but for courage, friendship, and the unyielding spirit of inclusion. The Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025 and the Conegliano Adapted Judo Tournament have officially drawn to a close,…
7 November 2025Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025 - Conegliano, Italy
The opening ceremony of the Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025 in Conegliano was filled with energy and pride. Yet, amid the bright lights and celebration, there came a moment that stilled the arena, a moment of profound emotion and remembrance. Dr Tóth László, President of the European Judo Union,…
7 November 2025Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025 - Conegliano, Italy
In the heart of Conegliano, Italy, stands an institution that radiates quiet strength and compassion: La Nostra Famiglia. Here, children and young people with disabilities are not defined by their conditions but by their potential. At the centre of this remarkable place is Gabriele Martini, the coordinator of the team…
7 November 2025Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025 - Conegliano, Italy
The second edition of the Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025 came to a heartfelt close in Conegliano, Italy, where the Prealpi Sanbiagio Arena echoed with cheers, pride and the spirit of inclusion. New continental champions were crowned after a day of unforgettable performances, marking yet another milestone in the…
7 November 2025Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025 - Conegliano, Italy
On the eve of the divisioning of the Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025, we sat down with Roberta Chyurlia, Olympic referee and head of referee education for FIJLKAM (Italian Judo Federation). Passionate about continuous learning and development, Roberta encouraged local referees to attend the event to learn, experience, and…
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 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 2025Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025 - Conegliano, Italy
There are just three days left to secure your spot at the Conegliano EJU Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025, one of the most inspiring and inclusive events on the judo calendar. This championship will bring together judoka from across Europe and beyond, celebrating the spirit of adapted judo, inclusion,…
15 October 2025Houlgate Adapted Judo Camp & Workshop - Houlgate, France
The last Adapted Judo Event of 2025 will take place in Houlgate, France, from 5–6 December. Prior to the event, an Adapted Judo Camp and Workshop will be held in collaboration with the French Judo Federation. The Camp and Workshop are open to participants of all ages and abilities! You…
8 October 2025Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025 - Conegliano, Italy
The European Judo Union (EJU) has released the official outlines for the Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025, which will take place on 6–7 November in Conegliano, Italy. Alongside the Open Europeans, the Conegliano Adapted Judo Tournament will also be held, creating an inclusive festival of judo for athletes of…
30 September 2025Adapted Judo
The European Judo Union (EJU) has released the official Eligibility Criteria for Athletes with Disabilities in Adapted Judo Tournaments, setting out clear and transparent standards to ensure fair, safe, and inclusive competition across Europe. The new guidelines establish eligibility for athletes within two age categories: U15 (ages 9–14) and Over 15. To ensure a fair…
11 September 2025Gdansk Get Together Tournament 2025 - Gdansk, Poland
The EJU Get Together Tour will land in Poland next, taking place over the weekend of 13–14 September with the second edition in Gdańsk. Behind this movement stands Adriana Dadci Smolińiec, or simply Ada, as everyone calls her. Sport knows no boundaries, and Ada’s own personal journey is living proof…
11 September 2025Györ Get Together Tournament 2025 - Györ, Hungary
The past long weekend served as a learning curve for many. At the Győr Get Together tournament, the spotlight wasn’t only on the young judoka with intellectual and other disabilities, it was also on the people who guided them through their experience, making sure every fight was fair and safe:…
18 August 2025Györ Get Together Tournament 2025 - Györ, Hungary
The Győr Get Together Tournament 2025 was not only the first of its kind in Hungary, but it also introduced an exciting new element: the mixed team event. This was “mixed” not only in gender but also in nationality, with athletes from different countries joining forces to create two unique…
15 August 2025Györ Get Together Tournament 2025 - Györ, Hungary
There is something quietly heroic about the fathers and mothers who sit at the edge of the tatami, who pack bags, fundraise, cheer, and wipe away tears, often unnoticed. Among them, one figure has become affectionately known across the adapted judo world. He is one of the “Super Daddy.” His…
15 August 2025Györ Get Together Tournament 2025 - Györ, Hungary
Hajtos Bertalan, or Berci as everyone calls him, is the 1992 Barcelona Olympic silver medallist. Generally, athletes of such calibre tend to focus on building future elite champions. Berci followed that path too, yet in 2007 his life took a new direction after his first encounter with visually impaired judoka.…
15 August 2025Györ Get Together Tournament 2025 - Györ, Hungary
The Győr Get Together Adapted Judo Tournament, held on 15 August, received a powerful endorsement from Szabó László, President of the Hungarian Paralympic Committee, who praised the competition as a landmark moment for inclusion in sport. Speaking to reporters at the event, Szabó praised the European Judo Union and the…
15 August 2025
Houlgate Get Together Tournament 2025