Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2025 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The second day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam delivered high-level action across four middleweight categories: the women’s –63kg and –70kg divisions and the men’s –73kg and –81kg classes. Europe claimed half of the gold medals available. Russia maintained its lead on the medal table with one gold and two…
29 November 2025EJU Medical Seminar 2025 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Author: Mario Krvavac The picturesque city of Dubrovnik once again welcomes international scientists as the host of the European Judo Union (EJU) Medical Seminar. This prestigious event, held from 28 to 29 November at the luxurious Ariston Hotel, brings together medical experts, coaches and athletes from across Europe. The aim…
29 November 2025Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2025 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Europe began the three-day Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in emphatic style, claiming four of the five gold medals on offer on the opening day. Among the highlights was the triumphant return of Russian judoka Ayub Bliev, competing under his national colours for the first time as Russia regained representation on…
28 November 2025Author: International Judo Federation The International Judo Federation (IJF) has navigated a period of significant geopolitical pressure with measured responsibility, ensuring the continued unity of the judo family and the safety and fairness of competition for all athletes of all nations. Following recent developments, including the reinstatement of full national…
28 November 2025EJU Medical Seminar 2025 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
Author: Mario Krvavac The Prefect of Dubrovnik–Neretva County, Mr Blaž Pezo, today received a delegation from the International Judo Federation (IJF), the European Judo Union (EJU), and the Croatian Judo Federation (CJF), led by the President of the CJF, Dr Sanda Čorak. “Welcome to another great event. It is a…
28 November 2025For Marine Gilly, 2025 has been a season of steady, hard-earned stepping stones, measured progress built on belief. Four medals on the European Open Tour confirmed her consistency, making her the most successful athlete on the circuit this year. More importantly, those results showed she is drawing ever closer to…
28 November 2025Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2025 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Grand Slam in Abu Dhabi remains one of the most popular events on the international judo calendar. Athletes appreciate the warm climate at the end of the year and the calm, welcoming environment they return to annually. Abu Dhabi has been a host city for the IJF World Tour…
27 November 2025Maribor Junior European Cup 2025 - Maribor, Slovenia
This weekend, Maribor hosts the final event of the junior season, the last European Cup in a series of 15 tournaments. Maribor is a familiar city for this generation of judoka. In 2023, it staged the European Youth Olympic Festival, and now, more than 400 athletes are eager to prove…
26 November 2025Houlgate Get Together Tournament 2025 - Houlgate, France
Excitement and emotion filled the room as officials, coaches and media gathered for the press conference unveiling the upcoming Get Together Judo Tournament, set for December 5–6 at the Centre Sportif de Normandie. The event, which welcomes 182 athletes from 11 countries, marks the first French stage of the European…
24 November 2025Judo Conference -Applicable Research in Judo 2025 - Zagreb, Croatia
The 8th Scientific and Professional Conference “Applicable Research in Judo” marked a significant milestone for the judo community, bringing together a record number of participants and delivering the event at an exceptional professional standard. United by a shared commitment to advancing judo science and its practical application across all areas…
23 November 2025Thessaloniki "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2025 - Thessaloniki, Greece
Author: Yiannis Chatzidopavlakis For the second year in a row, Georgia celebrated first place at the Thessaloniki Millennium Team Cadet European Cup 2025, held at the YMCA Sports Centre. The Georgian team earned a total of 14 medals: three gold, five silver and six bronze. They also appeared in six…
23 November 2025EJU Medical Seminar 2025 - Dubrovnik, Croatia
The EJU Medical Seminar 2025 in Dubrovnik will take place on 28–29 November and will present a full-day programme focused on health, safety and performance issues in modern judo. Topics will range from new injury statistics across EJU events and within the Danish Judo Federation to in-depth discussions on concussion…
23 November 2025ECC Champions League 2025 - Mixed Team - Belgrade, Serbia
France is officially preparing to host the European Club Championships – Champions League 2026. The ceremonial handover of the flag took place in Belgrade, marking the conclusion of the 2025 edition. During the ceremony, Vice President of France Judo, Gévrise Emane, proudly accepted the honour and received the EJU flag.…
23 November 2025ECC Champions League 2025 - Mixed Team - Belgrade, Serbia
The European Club Championships – Champions League 2025 delivered exactly what everyone had hoped for: a blockbuster final between two of Europe’s most powerful judo clubs, Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) and Red Star Belgrade (SRB). Inside a packed and pulsating Aleksandar Nikolić Hall, Red Star fans were in full voice, ready…
22 November 2025ECC Champions League 2025 - Mixed Team - Belgrade, Serbia
History was written in Belgrade as Jenys Judo Club (KAZ) became the sole non-European team to compete at the European Club Championships – Champions League 2025. Not only did they step onto European soil, they stormed their way into the bronze medal match, proving they were not here merely to…
22 November 2025ECC Champions League 2025 - Mixed Team - Belgrade, Serbia
The first bronze medal contest of the European Club Championships – Champions League 2025 brought two giants of the circuit onto the tatami: Galatasaray Istanbul (TUR) and Golden Gori (GEO). Both arrived with pedigree, history and an appetite for yet another podium finish. Galatasaray made an electric start to the…
22 November 2025Thessaloniki "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2025 - Thessaloniki, Greece
Author: Yiannis Chatzidopavlakis The opening day of the Thessaloniki ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Cup 2025 was defined by the remarkable success of the independent athletes competing under the IJF flag, who reached two finals and ultimately claimed one gold and one silver, placing them at the top of the medal…
22 November 2025ECC Champions League 2025 - Mixed Team - Belgrade, Serbia
Champions are often defined by medals, titles and roaring crowds but sometimes, greatness reveals itself in silence, in service and in moments far from the spotlight. At the European Club Championships – Champions League 2025, held in Serbia, one of the sport’s brightest young stars arrived not as a competitor,…
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