Szandra Szogedi    This weekend, the final senior European Cup of the season will take place in Malaga, Spain, bringing together athletes from countries at the Polideportivo Ciudad Jardà n. The event promises high level competition, with several notable names set to compete, including two standout judoka fresh...

Szandra Szogedi    As most judo veterans gear up for the World Judo Championships Veterans , some opted for a final test at the European Cup Veterans in Jelsa, Hvar Island, Croatia. With just under competitors from nations, the tournament promises to be an adequate one day event at the Sports Hall Pelinje....

Szandra Szogedi    World Mental Health Day, observed on October, focuses on raising awareness and promoting global action for mental health. This year’s theme emphasises the importance of mental health in all aspects of life, including workplaces, schools, and communities. The day encourages open discussions about...

Thea Cowen    A host of World medallists will lead the way for the women in the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam this weekend, and at the top of the fierce list is kg World Champion, Joanne VAN LIESHOUT NED . In , Van Lieshout took her first Grand Slam medal in Abu Dhabi, but it’ll only be the The post...

Thea Cowen    This week the IJF World Tour is heading south of the equator to Abu Dhabi for the first Grand Slam event in this new cycle. Already we were spoiled with fantastic judo in the Zagreb Grand Prix, the best junior athletes came together most recently for the World Championships in Tajikistan, and now...

Szandra Szogedi    The next to last European Judo Hopes Cup Technical Session Kodokan Experts event took place in Brno, Czechia, between October . With over participants from judo clubs across nations, the event was a major success. The weekend was highlighted by the presence of two judo legends...

EJU Media    The National Judo Federation of UKRAINE UJF is focusing on continuity. President Mykhailo KOSHLYAK was unanimously re elected at the General Assembly in Kremenchuk. This is his second term in office, Koshlyak has been in office since October and has now been confirmed until the end of ....

Szandra Szogedi    For the first time, the European Judo Union EJU Kata Tour made a stop in Maintal, Germany, where the German Judo Federation organised a highly successful tournament. Seventy pairs from countries participated, showcasing the growing interest in kata across Europe. According to Dr. Slavisa...

Szandra Szogedi    All eyes were on Catarina Costa, Portugal’s Olympic star and heavy favourite, as she competed in a category above her usual weight class at the Portimà o Senior European Cup . However, the semi finals brought a shock that left the crowd stunned. Raquel Brito, another talented Portuguese judoka,...

Szandra Szogedi    The draw for the kg category at the Portimà o Senior European Cup sparked excitement with the inclusion of Jack Yonezuka, a prominent judoka from the United States, whose previous success in Portugal saw him claim silver at the junior world championships in Odivelas. Right from the...