European Championships - Montpellier, France

Preview European Championships U66kg Montpellier

At World level in Rio Georgii Zantaraia was the only European to reach the stage of the category U66kg but Europe is strong enough to see who can challenge World Champion Ebinuma. You probably remember the Olympic final between Shavdatuashvili and Ungvari With the release of the most likely participants…

23 April 2014

European Championships - Montpellier, France

Preview European Championships women U48kg Montpellier

With the release of the most likely participants list at the European Championships we can estimate who are the potential medallists for Montpellier. Although we hope there will be lots of surprises the strength of the European women in the world is typical for the strength of this forthcoming European…

23 April 2014

European Championships - Montpellier, France

Preview European Championships women U52kg Montpellier

We zoom in previewing the category for women U52kg where Majlinda Kelmendi is the reigning World Champion dominating this class, but a European title won’t be so easy to catch. With the release of the most likely participants list at the European Championships we can estimate who are the potential…

23 April 2014

European Championships - Montpellier, France

Preview European Championships women U57kg Montpellier

We zoom in previewing the category for women U57kg. Tell us your pick in our Facebook. With the release of the most likely participants list at the European Championships we can estimate who are the potential medallists for Montpellier. Although we hope there will be lots of surprises the strength…

23 April 2014

European Championships - Montpellier, France

Preview European Championships +100kg Montpellier

Who else than Teddy Riner is the main candidate to prolong his European title. He even skipped Paris to be sure he was recovered in time for Montpellier. A full house to support Teddy at the day with the summum of judo. Maximise your day by knowing all about the…

16 April 2014

European Championships - Montpellier, France

Preview European Championships U100kg Montpellier

Although the field U100kg misses a few important elements, it is still competitive enough. The European Championships will see a spectacular show U100kg with the likes of World Champion Elkhan Mammadov and European Champion Lukas Krpalek. Certainly the French will stand on their seats when Cyrille Maret arrives the arena…

15 April 2014

European Championships - Montpellier, France

Preview European Championships U78kg Montpellier

One of the most spectacular weight categories at the European Championships in Montpellier will take part on Saturday, the women’s U78kg category. With the release of the most likely participants list at the European Championships we can estimate who are the potential medallists for Montpellier. Although we hope there will…

15 April 2014

European Championships - Montpellier, France

Preview European Championships U90kg Montpellier

Who will become the European Champion U90kg in Montpellier? Kirill Denisov took the European title last year in Budapest. Enough challengers to take over the European title. Main candidate is the everlasting favourite Varlam Liparteliani of Georgia. He won silver last year and silver at the World Championships in Rio…

14 April 2014

European Championships - Montpellier, France

Preview European Championships U81kg Montpellier

A battle between the World Championships finallists Frenchman Loic Pietri and Georgian Avtandil Tchrikishvili is most likely at the European Championships in Montpellier. The category U81kg will be a massive battle. World Champion Pietri and European Champion Tchrikishvili are the favourites, but who is the opposition? With the release of…

12 April 2014

European Championships - Montpellier, France

Preview European Championships U63kg women Montpellier

All medals in the category U63kg at the World Championships last year in Rio were captured by European judoka. We can say that the European Championships in Montpellier will provide a world class podium for you. European Champion and World runner up Clarisse Agbegnenou will feel the support of a…

12 April 2014

European Championships - Montpellier, France

Preview European Championships U73kg Montpellier

One of the most spectacular weight categories at the European Championships in Montpellier will be the weight class U73kg. Europe has an Olympic Champion in Mansur Isaev, although Russian will be represented by Musa Mogushkov. Secondly three out of the four Rio medallists were European. Shohei Ono is the World…

11 April 2014

European Championships - Montpellier, France

French announce team for European Championships in Montpellier

At a Press Conference in Paris, the French Judo Federation have announced the team for the European Championships in Montpellier. The Championships will be held from 24-27 April with the last day traditionally for the teams. EJU President Sergey Soloveychik and EJU Vice President Sports Michal Vachun were invited to…

1 April 2014