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Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025

30 June 2025

Wearing the White Belt More Than Once

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025

29 June 2025

France Successfully Defend Mixed-Team Cadet European Title

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

Spain Confirmed as Host of the 2026 European Cadet Judo Championships

Spain, specifically, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, has officially been announced as the host city for the 2026 European Judo Championships Cadets. The formal flag handover ceremony took place this afternoon in Skopje, bringing the historic 2025 edition to a symbolic close. Representing the Royal Spanish Judo Federation, Mr Miguel…

29 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

Pride, Progress and Promise in Skopje

Four days of intense competition, vibrant home support, and unforgettable memories have come to a close as the North Macedonian judo team officially concluded its participation in the Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets 2025 in Skopje. While the event brought both victories and defeats, what stood out above all…

29 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

"This event is a vital rehearsal for EYOF 2025"

For the first time in history, North Macedonia has welcomed a European Judo Championship of any age category, marking a milestone in the nation’s sporting evolution. The Millennium Team European Cadet Judo Championships 2025, held at the Jane Sandanski Sports Centre in Skopje, has not only placed the country firmly…

29 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

History Keeps Unfolding

The final day of individual competition at the Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 saw the boys take to the tatami in the remaining three upper weight categories: -81kg, -90kg, and +90kg. The day proved to be nothing short of eventful, featuring spectacular performances and history-making moments as…

28 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

A Celebration of Joy, Respect and Friendship

The third day of preliminary rounds at the Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 delivered through the remaining two girls’ weight categories, -70kg and +70kg. The day unfolded with intense emotion, sweat, tears, and moments of joy, as the field narrowed, leaving only a few contenders still in…

28 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

The Path Waver

In the tapestry of global sport, some stories shimmer quietly, away from the limelight, but resonate with a depth and power that cannot be ignored. Katerina Nikoloska, the first-ever Olympian from North Macedonia in judo, is one such story. A judoka, a pioneer, a teacher, a referee, and above all,…

28 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

The Reward of the Right Call

Two boys’ weight categories took center stage on the second day of the Millennium Team European Judo Championships Skopje 2025: -66kg and -73kg. Both delivered high-octane action from the very start, with thrilling battles lighting up the preliminaries. By the end, only four stood tall, ready to tackle the final…

27 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

History’s Quiet Refrain

After a high-paced set of preliminary rounds on day two of the Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets 2025, the final block everyone had been waiting for was ready to get underway. Some of the finals held the promise of long-awaited results for certain nations, including the repeat of a…

27 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

Setting the Standards

The European Judo Union has recently published a Code of Conduct designed to help young judoka thrive, not just as athletes, but as individuals. Covering U13/U15 EJU Hopes Tournament, cadets and juniors, it is all about creating a safe, respectful, and positive space for learning and development. We caught up…

27 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

One word: Azerbaijan.

Across the three boys’ weight categories on display during the opening day of the Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025, Azerbaijan claimed glory in all! Step by step, round by round, they dominated the field, culminating in back-to-back victories and consecutive renditions of their national anthem. The first…

26 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

Three Gold. Three Stories.

Athletes representing Türkiye, Poland, and the International Judo Federation each claimed a gold medal across the three girls’ weight categories contested on the opening day of the Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025. Double Turkish Delight The final block kicked off with the -40kg category. A lively field…

26 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

Memorandum Signed to Strengthen Collaboration Between European Judo Union and North Macedonian Authorities

In a significant step towards developing cooperation between the sporting and law enforcement communities, a memorandum of understanding was signed by Dr Tóth László, President of the European Judo Union; Vladimir Trpanoski, President of the Judo Federation of North Macedonia; and Panche Toshkovski, Minister of Interior of the Republic of…

26 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

"The dream is big but I believe in it."

In the midst of the action at the Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets 2025 in Skopje, the coaching chairs are lined with familiar faces, former elite judoka now guiding the next generation. Yet, one person stands out, not just for her quiet and calm presence but for the cultural…

26 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

Cadet Euros 2025: The Draw is Out

The draw is done, the countdown commences. With all delegates set for the Millennium Team European Judo Championships Skopje 2025, all eyes turn to the tatami where Europe’s finest young judoka will soon face off. Tune in live on judoTV.com and follow us behind the scenes on social media @europeanjudo…

25 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

Future Champions Assemble: Boys' Preview for Skopje 2025

The wait is nearly over as Skopje prepares to welcome Europe’s most promising cadet judoka for the Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets 2025. With just a day remaining until the official draw, the capital of North Macedonia is buzzing. Teams from across the continent have arrived, bringing with them…

24 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

Europe’s Leading Cadet Girls Set for Skopje 2025

The clock is ticking, in less than 48 hours, the Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets 2025 will officially get underway in Skopje, the vibrant capital of North Macedonia. Delegations have begun arriving, bringing with them a new generation of judoka eager to seize continental glory. Amongst the standout names…

24 June 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

Skopje, Here We Come!

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 2025

Millennium Team European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia

Three Weeks to Go Until the European Judo Championships Cadets Skopje 2025

Whilst the elites are completing their final preparations for the upcoming World Championships, the cadets are just as much in the midst of their preparation phase. For many, this marks the beginning of their international journey, a proving ground where dreams begin to take shape and futures are quietly forged.…

5 June 2025