European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
At the second day of the U23 European Judo Championships in Chisinau there were 12 winning nations over the 14 weight categories, a record. The last record was achieved in 2020 with eleven winning nations. In the final of the women -70kg category, Ingrid Nilsson of Sweden was opposed to…
1 November 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
The air in the capital of Moldova buzzes with youthful energy. Flags of European nations line the streets, and in the heart of the city, the best young judoka of the continent step onto the tatami for the U23 European Judo Championships. Yet, it is striking that among the organisers,…
1 November 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
When Szeleczki Szabina was asked if she realises she’s now U23 European Champion, she hesitates for a heartbeat, her face breaking into a shy smile. “I suppose so,” she says quietly, almost laughing at the thought. “It still feels unreal.” On the 31 October, at just 20 years old, Szabina…
1 November 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
It was an ordinary Friday morning in Chişinău, until it wasn’t. Initially, looking at the draw of the -63 kg category, a few imagined that Finland would soon celebrate its first ever gold at this level. By the end of the day, Louna-Lumia Seikkula stood speechless with sparkling watery eyes,…
31 October 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
The opening day of the U23 European Judo Championships had it all amongst the women’s division too. Breathtaking throws, emotional triumphs, and moments destined for the history books. Europe’s female rising stars battled fiercely for glory, demonstrating the power, precision, and pride that define this championship. Let’s take a look…
31 October 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
The first day of the U23 European Judo Championships delivered everything the sport stands for: courage, precision and heart. Across the men’s divisions, Europe’s brightest young talents stepped onto the tatami to announce themselves as the next generation of champions. 22 Years in the Making The -60kg final held the…
31 October 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medallist, Cyrille Maret is back on the mat and the energy is unmistakable. That quiet intensity, that powerful presence, that unmistakable spark of a man who has lived and breathed judo his entire life. He landed in Chisinau as the new Men’s Head Coach of the…
31 October 2025Houlgate Adapted Judo Camp & Workshop and Houlgate Get Together Tournament
The registration deadline for the Houlgate Adapted Judo Camp & Workshop and the Houlgate Get Together tournament has been extended. The new registration deadline is 15 November 2025. All participants and delegates must register for the event via [email protected]. Please find all event details in the respective outlines below. Houlgate…
31 October 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
The U23 Europeans Championships draw is official concluded. Who will be crowned the champion in 2025? Check out the draw below for both the individual and the mixed team event and don’t forget to tune in live online to watch all actions via JudoTV.com. Draw – Individuals Draw – Mixed…
30 October 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
Moldova has a strong reputation to uphold at the U23 European Championships. While the U23 age category is not recognised everywhere with a national championship, Europe has hosted the U23 Europeans since 2003. The next edition will take place in Chișinău, Moldova, between 31 October – 2 November, marking the…
30 October 2025European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025 - Chisinau, Moldova
In judo, the journey to Olympic success is often mapped out years before the Games themselves and for many, that path runs straight through the U23 European Judo Championships. With the average age of Olympic champions sitting at around 25 for men and slightly above 26 for women, this age…
28 October 2025Erasmus +
After three years of collaboration, learning, and shared passion for judo values, the Erasmus+ Project Jita Kyoei 2 has reached its successful conclusion. The final conference took place in the scenic town of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, from 25–27 October, marking the end of a journey that brought together a remarkable…
28 October 2025This year, the global judo community comes together on 28 October to celebrate World Judo Day under a theme that is deeply needed in today’s world: PEACE. In a time when peace is increasingly precious, the message of this year’s celebration, “Judo is Peace, Unity and Friendship”, reminds us of…
28 October 2025How Jano Ruebo and Alexander Gabler Make Each Other Stronger
When 22-year old Jano Ruebo stepped onto the tatami in Sarajevo for the European Open on Saturday, there was a quiet determination in his mind, the kind that only comes from lessons learned the hard way. A week earlier at the German Championships, Ruebo had left without a medal, a…
27 October 2025Sarajevo European Open 2025 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
For more than three years, Mikita Sviryd waited for his moment to return. Once a familiar face on the international circuit, the heavyweight judoka found himself rebuilding his life in Split, Croatia, far away from competition but never from the tatami. On Sunday in Sarajevo, that long chapter of patience…
27 October 2025Sarajevo 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 2025Kata: A Form of Art
Inspired by the Children Kata Festival & Kata Seminar held in Ljubljana in 2024 under the auspices of the European Judo Union (EJU) and led by Dr. Slaviša Bradić, EJU Head of Kata Commission, Judo Golovec wrote a new chapter on 25 October by organising its very first Judo Golovec…
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 2025
European Judo Championships U23 Chisinau 2025