Continuity and stability remain at the forefront of Czech judo as Pavel Volek has been re-elected as President of the Czech Judo Federation, earning renewed confidence from the national judo community. With Czech judo continuing to build on strong foundations and competitive successes, the new term presents an opportunity to…
22 May 2026Benidorm EJU OTC 2026 - Benidorm, Spain
The Benidorm OTC is still running at full speed and, with that, the European Judo Union (EJU) took the opportunity to deliver another EJU Coaching and Referee Seminar, open to coaches, athletes and other interested participants. Leading the session were Nuno Carvalho, EJU Referee Commissioner, and Erez Nevo, Head Sport…
21 May 2026The European Judo Union would like to inform all participating clubs, athletes and stakeholders that the date of the Champions League 2026 has been changed to 24 October 2026. The adjustment was necessary due to the scheduling of the IJF Masters in Dushanbe, ensuring the best possible conditions and participation…
20 May 2026Faro/Algarve "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Faro/Algarve , Portugal
Faro will host the next edition of the ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Cup Tour 2026 on 23–24 May. This is the second event in the south of Portugal, this time dedicated to the younger ones, and already setting a new participation record. Usually associated with the largest motorcycle gathering held…
20 May 2026European Judo Championships Cadets Gran Canaria 2026 - Gran Canaria, Spain
The Cadet European Judo Championships 2026 are now just 41 days away. The official outlines have been published and Gran Canaria is ready to welcome Europe’s rising stars from 29 June to 2 July. Official Outlines
19 May 2026Sarajevo Kodokan Kata Seminar 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The EJU Kodokan Kata Seminar 2026 in Sarajevo opened on 18 May, bringing together judoka from across Europe for three days of study focused on Kodokan Kata. With 60 participants and 10 coaches on the tatami, the seminar began with strong engagement and a shared commitment to technical development. The…
19 May 2026Julia Figueroa Says Goodbye to Elite Judo
There are athletes who leave behind medals and there are athletes who leave behind something far greater: emotion, honesty and inspiration. Julia Figueroa belongs firmly in the latter category. The Spanish judoka has announced her retirement from elite competition, bringing an end to a career built not only on international…
18 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
As the curtain slowly came down on the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026, attention already began to shift towards the future. Inside the hall of Hotel Hills, the official flag handover ceremony marked the symbolic transition to next year’s hosts, with Dr Sanda Čorak, President of the Croatian Judo…
18 May 2026Bielsko-Biala "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Bielsko-Biala, Poland
Behind us are two intense days of competition at the Millennium Team Cadet European Cup Bielsko-Biała 2026. Nearly 800 athletes from 36 countries travelled to Poland, with the arena in Bielsko-Biała once again becoming a meeting point for some of the brightest young talents in European judo. The tournament delivered…
18 May 2026La Nucia/Benidorm European Open 2026 - Benidorm, Spain
The home crowd inside the hall in La Nucía/Benidorm had been waiting patiently for their moment and on the second day of the La Nucía/Benidorm European Open 2026, it finally arrived. Mireia Rodriguez Salvador delivered the breakthrough Spain had been hoping for, claiming gold in the -48 kg category and…
18 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
It is safe to say that Italy needed extra luggage for all their medals once the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 concluded, as they comfortably topped the overall medal table with 15 pieces of hardware in total, made up of eight gold, two silver and five bronze medals. The…
17 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Part of the programme on the second and closing day of the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 was the Adapted Judo segment, where judo truly became sport for all. This is the third time that the Kata Europeans has delivered a fully inclusive programme. Emotions were understandably high as…
17 May 2026Bielsko-Biala "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Bielsko-Biala, Poland
The second and final day of the ‘Millennium Team’ Cadet European Cup Bielsko-Biała 2026 was a real showdown. From the opening contests of the morning session to the final gold medal celebrations, the atmosphere inside the hall never dropped. Young judoka from across Europe and beyond produced fearless performances, skilful…
17 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
When the judo world thinks of Azerbaijan, images of Olympic champions, world medallists and explosive contest performances immediately come to mind. The nation has built a reputation as one of judo’s true powerhouses, producing elite athletes with remarkable consistency across generations. Yet behind the medals and spotlight of shiai lies…
17 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
In a country where competitive judo traditionally takes centre stage, kata has often lived quietly in the background. Finland may not immediately be recognised as one of Europe’s kata powerhouses, yet one man has spent decades ensuring the discipline continues to grow, evolve and earn the respect it deserves. Today,…
17 May 2026La Nucia/Benidorm European Open 2026 - Benidorm, Spain
The opening day of the La Nucia/Benidorm European Open delivered exactly what these tournaments are famous for: surprise storylines, emotional returns, fearless young talent and moments of pure drama that reminded everyone why judo can turn in a single heartbeat. With medals decided in the women’s -63 kg, -70 kg,…
16 May 2026Bielsko-Biala "Millennium Team" Cadet European Cup 2026 - Bielsko-Biala, Poland
The opening day of the Cadet ‘Millennium Team’ European Cup in Bielsko-Biała delivered high-level judo, emotional victories and intense battles on the tatami as young talents from across the world fought for medals and valuable international experience. After the opening day of competition, Azerbaijan sits firmly at the top of…
16 May 2026European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026 - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The ENBU Judo competition brought a different kind of energy to the mat today during the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026, blending precision, creativity and the spirit of martial arts performance into one captivating category. For those less familiar with the discipline, ENBU Judo can only officially take place…
16 May 2026
Benidorm EJU OTC 2026