World Championships Cadets Indiv. & Teams - Lima, Peru

PAN AMERICA FIGHT BACK AND GIVISHVILI FINDS REDEMPTION

It was certainly a tough second day for Team Europe in the Cadet World Championships 2024, held in Lima, Peru. After swiping all the titles on day one, the European athletes saw the rise of Pan America and Asia on day two, but still managed to secure one well-earned title…

30 August 2024

World Championships Cadets Indiv. & Teams - Lima, Peru

CLEAN SWEEP FOR EUROPE

On the first day of the Cadet World Championships, despite stiff competition from the other continents, Europe boasted a clean sweep of the gold medals and four gold medallists were hailed from Spain, IJF, Slovakia and Azerbaijan. There were of course high hopes from the top athletes in Europe who…

29 August 2024

Zagreb Grand Prix 2024 - Zagreb, Croatia

IT IS ALMOST TIME FOR A FRESH START

The Zagreb Grand Prix 2024 will be the first world ranking event to take place after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. A city known for its outstanding organisational skills is now ready to offer the first step of a new beginning between 13 and 15 September 2024. The country is…

28 August 2024

WHEN, NOT IF: EMBRACING LIFE'S CHALLENGES 

Malick CISSE, a vibrant and sociable young man, embodies the spirit of perseverance. He has always been the life of the party, preferring the company of people over toys from a young age. His mother fondly recalls how he was never much for playing with toys, choosing instead to socialise…

27 August 2024

European Week of Judo Values 2024

SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendars for the European Week of Judo Values 2024, one of the most important events in both European sport and the judo community. Join us from all over the globe without having to leave your dojo between 23-30 September 2024, a date which coincides with the European Week…

26 August 2024

World Championships Cadets Indiv. & Teams - Lima, Peru

NEW GENERATION. NEW CHAMPIONS.

On the final day of individual competition in the Cadet World Judo Championships, the four remaining weight categories; -90kg, -70kg, +90kg and +70kg will dazzle with their skills and demonstrate who the best in the world is. Ukraine are leading the -90kg with two-man team, Dmytro LEBID, the current European…

25 August 2024

World Championships Cadets Indiv. & Teams - Lima, Peru

EMOTION FUELLING SUCCESS

On day three of the Cadet World Judo Championships 2024, we will see the -57kg, -63kg, -73kg and -81kg categories battle it out for the gold medal in Lima, Peru. Cadet European bronze medallist, Manon AGATI-ALOUACHE (FRA) is claiming the top seeded position in the -57kg category, with a notable…

24 August 2024

MUSTONEN: A ROLE MODEL 

The 14th Nordic Open Kata Judo Tournament, held in Finland, marked a significant milestone in the judo community, not only by being the first of its kind to be held at the Tikkurila Judo Club, but also by introducing adapted kata judo to the event programme. With competitors from all…

24 August 2024

World Championships Cadets Indiv. & Teams - Lima, Peru

GOAL IS GOLD IN LIMA

Outside of the seeding positions, there are always potential upsets in the early rounds, the underdogs looking to knock out one of the more favoured opponents, and in the -48kg category, this will be a likely occurrence with Cadet European Championships bronze medallists, Sofia ZAKHAROVA (IJF) and Anastasiia LEVCHENKO (UKR)…

23 August 2024

World Championships Cadets Indiv. & Teams - Lima, Peru

CADET WORLD CHAMPIONS ON THE HORIZON

It has certainly been an exciting month for judo spectators around the world, either flocking to Paris to watch their superstars in the Olympic Games or tuning in from home, seeing the senior athletes culminate the ultimate prize. Now however, we are venturing to South America, to the capital city…

22 August 2024

European Judo Championships of the Small States 2024 - Nicosia, Cyprus

CYPRUS IS READY

Over the past two days, Mrs. Catarina RODRIGUES, EJU Vice President, and Mr. Martin POIGER, EJU General Secretary, visited Cyprus for an inspection and preparation meeting ahead of the European Championships for Small States 2024, scheduled for 2-3 November. The visit was key in ensuring that all preparations are on…

21 August 2024

Olympic Games Judo 2024 - Paris, France

BITTEN BY THE OLYMPIC BUG

Before, during and even after the Olympic Games, the focus has been on preparation, qualification, success, trials and tribulations, and of course the aftermath, first hand accounts of the glory these medals bring, but what does the Olympic Games mean? There is the mission of the IOC, the motto, ‘faster,…

20 August 2024

Judo & Fun Camp 2024 - Cologne, Germany

DEADLINE EXTENDED: JUDO & FUN CAMP 2024 - DON'T MISS IT!

Great news for all young judo enthusiasts and parents! The registration deadline for the highly anticipated Judo & Fun Camp 2024 has been extended. If you haven’t secured a spot yet, now is your chance to do so! New Deadline: August 22, 2024 As judo continues to grow across Europe, the focus is…

20 August 2024

Paralympic Games Judo 2024 - Paris, France

PARIS 2024: ONES TO WATCH FOR EUROPE IN PARA JUDO

There are 10 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and exactly 18 days until the first Hajime is called on the opening day of the judo competition. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will showcase some of Europe’s best judoka, many of whom have…

18 August 2024

Madrid Kata Tournament 2024 - Madrid, Spain

MADRID SETS THE STAGE FOR NEXT KATA TOURNAMENT

Madrid has long been a key destination on the calendar for the judo community. On 7 September, the city will play host to the Madrid Kata Tournament 2024. The Pabellón Polideportivo Francisco Valcárcel Arena will serve as a vital platform for athletes preparing to compete in Las Vegas in November…

16 August 2024

THE MOST VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE

Kodokan Goshin Jutsu is a modern judo kata (form) developed by the Kodokan Judo Institute. Introduced in 1956, it is a self-defence kata that incorporates techniques from judo, as well as elements from traditional Japanese martial arts like jujutsu. The kata is designed to teach practical self-defence techniques against various…

15 August 2024

Gdansk Get Together Tournament 2024 - Gdansk, Poland

GDANSK JOINS GET TOGETHER TOUR

In line with the Paralympic Movement, our adapted judo community is preparing for their next event, the Gdansk Get Together Tournament, which will be held at the Ergo Arena on September 14-15. It is the first event of its kind to be hosted by the National Judo Federation of Poland.…

14 August 2024

Paralympic Games Judo 2024 - Paris, France

PARIS 2024 PARALYMPIC GAMES ENTERS ITS FINAL STAGES

On July 29, 1948, the day of the Opening Ceremony of the London Olympic Games, Dr. Ludwig Guttmann organized the first competition for wheelchair athletes, known as the Stoke Mandeville Games. This event, which marked a significant milestone in Paralympic history, featured 16 injured servicemen and women competing in archery.…

13 August 2024