Tallinn European Open 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia
Just one week after claiming a bronze medal at the 2025 Cadet European Judo Championships in Skopje, rising Estonian judoka Georg Nõges reached another meaningful moment in his young career. On Sunday, 6 July, at the Tallinn European Open, Nõges was formally awarded his 1st Dan black belt in front…
6 July 2025Tallinn European Open 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia
Among the many compelling stories unfolding at the Tallinn European Open 2025, few stood out more than the quiet rise of 19-year-old Saleh Alyoubi of Saudi Arabia. Competing in only his second international event, and his first at the senior level, the young judoka impressed onlookers with his composure, commitment,…
5 July 2025Tallinn European Open 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia
On the opening day of the 2025 European Open in Tallinn, the spotlight was firmly on local favourite, 17-year-old Emma-Melis Aktas. Fresh off an impressive fifth-place finish at the Senior World Championships in Budapest, the young Estonian judoka advanced steadily through the +78kg field, delighting the home crowd with each…
5 July 2025Tallinn European Open 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia
After nearly a year away from competition, British judoka Jemima Yeats-Brown returned to the international stage in emphatic style on Saturday, 5 July, claiming gold at the Tallinn European Judo Open, and doing so on her 30th birthday. The event marked Yeats-Brown’s first appearance since the Paris 2024 Olympic Games…
5 July 2025Tallinn European Open 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia
When hosting an event of any calibre, it always presents a unique opportunity for young athletes to gain invaluable international experience. The European Judo Open in Tallinn was no exception and for twin brothers Edward and Robert Jakimov, it was the perfect springboard into the world of senior judo. Born…
5 July 2025Tallinn European Open 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia
Estonia are growing their base, and with the addition of Emma-Melis AKTAS in the +78kg category, they now have a leading woman and man. Or now, two men. Klen Kristofer KALJULAID placed fifth in the Senior World Championships last month, an incredible result in the -90kg category. However he will…
3 July 2025Tallinn European Open 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia
Day one of the Tallinn European Open 2025 will see one of Estonia’s rising stars, Emma-Melis AKTAS, compete in the +78kg category. In the most recent World Championships in Budapest, many new faces donned the tatami, and one who made herself seen was 2024 Cadet World bronze medallist, Aktas. She…
2 July 2025
Tallinn European Open 2025