Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025 - Conegliano, Italy
The European Judo Union (EJU) has released the official outlines for the Open European Adapted Judo Championships 2025, which will take place on 6–7 November in Conegliano, Italy. Alongside the Open Europeans, the Conegliano Adapted Judo Tournament will also be held, creating an inclusive festival of judo for athletes of…
30 September 2025The French flag flew proudly above the podium on Sunday as Blandine Pont captured gold in the women’s –52 kg category at the Prague European Open, once again confirming the depth and strength of France’s women’s judo programme. Pont, who injured her knee at the 2024 European Championships in Zagreb,…
29 September 2025The home crowd at the Prague European Open rose to its feet on Sunday as Czech judoka Adam Kopecký clinched a memorable gold medal, confirming his status as one of the most promising names in the country’s judo scene. Kopecký fought with composure throughout the day, blending tactical awareness with…
29 September 2025Qingdao Grand Prix - Qingdao, China
The Qingdao Grand Prix 2025 gathered 200 athletes from 26 nations, and Europe’s judoka left a strong impression on Chinese soil, collecting medals across all three days of competition. Europe struck gold five times in Qingdao. Lara Cvjetko (CRO) dominated the -70kg category, showcasing her tactical sharpness to claim the…
28 September 2025Prague European Open 2025 - Prague, Czech Republic
France’s Blandine Pont showed that her move from -48kg to -52kg is paying dividends. In the final, she controlled Great Britain’s Tatum Keen with two scores from o-soto-gari, using her experience to manage the closing stages and secure her third European Open crown, but her first in her new division.…
28 September 2025Prague European Open 2025 - Prague, Czech Republic
The Czech Republic roared with joy as Adam Kopecký secured the first home victory at the Prague European Open since Lukáš Krpálek triumphed in 2021. Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Türkiye, and others also left their mark. Sensational Home Victory for Adam Kopecký (-90kg) Czech judoka Adam Kopecký delivered the performance of the…
28 September 2025Prague European Open 2025 - Prague, Czech Republic
When Slavko Tekic talks about judo, he does so with the calm conviction of someone who has seen the sport transform across nations, generations, and fighting styles. Since two years he is in the team of Richard Trautmann as senior coach behind Azerbaijan’s national judo success, Tekic finds himself at…
28 September 2025Prague European Open 2025 - Prague, Czech Republic
The women’s divisions brought new stories all day long from comebacks and breakthrough performances and an Olympic medallist stepping up in weight for useful test. Prague offered stories as rich as the judo itself. The narrative began at -63kg, where French Olympic bronze medallist Sarah-Leonie Cysique tested herself outside her…
27 September 2025Prague European Open 2025 - Prague, Czech Republic
The first day of the European Open in Prague none of the number one seeds in the men’s division were able to confirm their status with a gold medal. The stories were about an all-French battle at lightweight, through Azerbaijan’s display of depth at -66kg, to a young Uzbek champion…
27 September 2025Prague European Open 2025 - Prague, Czech Republic
Patrick van Kalken returned to Prague this year not as a competitor, but as a guest of honour. Invited by Pavel Volek, President of the Czech Judo Federation, he came to enjoy the Prague European Open and reconnect with the sport that has shaped his life. For Essimo, the company…
27 September 2025French judo has never lacked champions. From the legendary Teddy Riner to the new wave of talents like Joan Gaba, who already boasts a world title and Olympic medal, the tricolour continues to shine on the world stage. Among this emerging generation, one name has consistently stood out: Romain Valadier…
25 September 2025Prague European Open 2025 - Prague, Czech Republic
This weekend, Prague will host the next edition of the European Open series, one of the most established and historic events on the judo calendar. First held in the early 1990s, the tournament has been running for more than 30 years and remains a popular stop for athletes chasing valuable…
24 September 2025Maintal Veteran European Cup 2025 - Maintal, Germany
The city of Maintal is gearing up for an action-packed judo fortnight. From 27–28 September, the Veteran European Cup and Ne-waza Tournament will take center stage, before the spotlight shifts a week later to the European Kata Tournament. Both competitions serve as crucial stepping stones toward the upcoming World Veteran…
23 September 2025Qingdao Grand Prix - Qingdao, China
Following the Asian Open in Hangzhou, the IJF World Judo Tour makes its long-awaited return to Qingdao from 26–28 September 2025. The Chinese city, well known as one of Asia’s classic judo destinations, is back on the elite circuit after nearly a decade. Qingdao previously hosted the Grand Prix from…
22 September 2025Skopje Senior European Cup 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia
The opening day of the Skopje Senior European Judo Cup delivered an electrifying start to the tournament, with Serbian judoka Jelena Nisavić clinching gold in the -63kg category. The competition, which began on Saturday, 20 September 2025, showcased numerous thrilling bouts but it was Nisavić’s commanding performance that stood out…
21 September 2025ECC Champions League 2025 - Mixed Team - Belgrade, Serbia
The European Club Championships (ECC) is a celebration of 65 years of European judo tradition. Since the 1960s, the event has brought together the continent’s strongest clubs, with legendary cities like Paris, Abensberg, Haarlem, and Moscow playing host. Since 1997, women’s teams have joined the ranks, and since 2010, the…
20 September 2025Skopje Senior European Cup 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia
This weekend, Skopje hosts the next edition of the senior European Cup series, with thirty nations competing in the capital of North Macedonia. Among them is a promising Danish team featuring two familiar faces on the international circuit: Laerke Olsen, a two-time Olympian, and Emilie Sook, one of the most…
19 September 2025Skopje Senior European Cup 2025 - Skopje, North Macedonia
Skopje will host the Senior European Cup this weekend, the sixth of seven European Cups on this year’s calendar. Once again, the National Judo Federation of North Macedonia welcomes an EJU event to the capital. This marks the fourth international competition the country has staged in 2025. In June, Skopje…
18 September 2025
Brno European Judo Hopes Tournament & Technical Session Kodokan Experts 2025