European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia

Senior Europeans Tbilisi 2026 - Did You Know?

As the countdown to the Senior European Judo Championships 2026 gathers pace, all eyes turn to Tbilisi. Returning to the Georgian capital after 17 years, this edition feels like a true homecoming, rich in history, identity and expectation. Here is everything you need to know, from the key facts to…

7 April 2026

European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia

Olivier Desroses: From ‘Yes, Dad’ to the World Stage.

Olivier Desroses’ journey in judo began 7,074km from Paris, in French Guiana. It started in the simplest of ways, a parent making the decision. “You start judo tomorrow,” his father told him when he was 12 years old. The reply, typical of the time, was brief and unquestioning: “Yes, Dad.”…

6 April 2026

Tata EJU OTC 2026 - Tata, Hungary

A Different First Time as Tóth Krisztián is Discovering a New Reality

Tóth Krisztián and the Olympic Training Camp in Tata have long been a familiar duet. Years of sweat, repetition and refinement have passed through its halls. Yet, between 30 March – 3 April, the rhythm changed. This time, for the first time, he arrived with the responsibility of carrying others.…

4 April 2026

European Judo Championships Seniors Tbilisi 2026 Individuals - Tbilisi, Georgia

Q&A with Olympic Champion and Austrian Head Coach Yvonne Bönisch: “Relationship with the coach is key”

If there’s anyone who knows what it takes to become a champion, it’s Yvonne Bönisch. The European Judo Union caught up with the Austrian head coach and Athens 2004 Olympic champion, Bönisch, ahead of the upcoming European Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, from 16-19 April, at the EJU OTC training camp in…

3 April 2026

EJU speaks with the 2025 Junior World Champion ahead of the 2026 Senior European Championships

The Rise of Switzerland’s April Fohouo - Exclusive

Not too long ago, April Fohouo was unsure if judo was even for her. A few years later, she is one of the fastest-rising names in the sport. Raised in Lausanne, Switzerland, widely known as the ‘Olympic capital’, Fohouo’s early proximity to elite sport did not initially shape her ambitions.…

2 April 2026

Ganja "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Ganja, Azerbaijan

Cadet Tour Lands in Ganja

Azerbaijan is set to host the next leg of the ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Judo Tour, marking the fourth time the nation has staged the event. The Ganja Sports Palace will welcome 286 judoka from 11 countries on 4–5 April, as the tour continues to gather momentum. Alongside a strong…

1 April 2026

Krzysztof Wiłkomirski: "We are all eagerly waiting for the next Olympic success."

Author: Ewa Kempka The latest Junior European Cup in Poznań saw Poland surge to the top of the medal table, combining consistency across the weight categories with a commanding presence throughout the competition. Yet this success is far from an isolated moment; it reflects a broader upward trajectory for Polish…

1 April 2026