Sarajevo European Open 2025 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
When Lucy Renshall stepped back onto the tatami in Sarajevo last weekend, she wasn’t sure how it would feel. The familiar pulse of competition, the tension before the first grip, all of it came rushing back. The nerves didn’t show for long. Fighting with her trademark composure and precision, Renshall…
27 October 2025Sarajevo European Open 2025 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
For the second time in her young career, Slovenia’s Nika Tomc stood on top of the podium in Sarajevo. The 20-year-old from Celje successfully defended her European Open title, becoming only the second athlete ever to win the tournament twice. “It felt really good, but also a bit stressful,” Tomc…
26 October 2025Sarajevo European Open 2025 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia celebrated a golden Sunday at the European Open in Sarajevo with Dominik Druzeta and Mikita Sviryd both reaching the top of the podium. It was a proud day for Croatian judo as the team proved its strength and depth across the men’s categories. For Dominik Druzeta, this victory was…
26 October 2025Sarajevo European Open 2025 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
In Sarajevo’s arena, the noise was deafening as all eyes were on Aleksandra Samardzic. Every grip, every throw, every second on the mat carried the weight of hometown pride. For Bosnia’s 28-year-old judo star, this European Open was more than just another competition, it was a homecoming. She had fought…
26 October 2025Sarajevo European Open 2025 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Germany topped the medal table on Saturday, the opening day of the European Open in Sarajevo, with two gold and two bronze medals. Great Britain followed closely with two gold medals as Michael Fryer and Lucy Renshall both triumphed in their finals. Two well-matched athletes met in the women’s -63kg…
25 October 2025Sarajevo European Open 2025 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Jano Ruebo claimed a gold medal for Germany in his weight class -73kg. It was not the only gold medal for Germany on the first day of the European Open in Sarajevo, as Sarah Mehlau also captured gold in the women’s division -70kg. Mateja Stosic of Serbia fought Ruebo in…
25 October 2025Sarajevo European Open 2025 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Lucy Renshall is determined to stage the perfect comeback. At the European Open in Sarajevo, the British is planning to celebrate her comeback with a gold medal. The British Olympian, who suffered a disappointing first-round exit at the Paris Games despite holding the world number one ranking for much of…
25 October 2025Sarajevo European Open 2025 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The European Open in Sarajevo is part of a long tradition of high-level judo tournaments held in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over the years, the nation has hosted events across every age group, all the way up to world-level competitions. Sarajevo, known for its warm hospitality, welcomes the European Open for…
24 October 2025
Sarajevo European Open 2025