3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (1672+ words) There was a time when she could seemingly train forever. Now, her body occasionally asks different questions. For a fiercely competitive person, accepting that was anything but easy. “I had some periods when I thought I would stop judo because…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (675+ words) A pre-event baseline revealed that the majority of participating clubs and federations already implement a safeguarding policy, remain active in adapted judo, and possess female representation in coaching and leadership positions. Nevertheless, attendees demonstrated a unified desire to expand their…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (837+ words) While the gold medal contest featured Wenna Zhuang (CHN) and Wakana Koga (JPN), Europe had plenty to celebrate in the bronze medal matches. Türkiye enjoyed particular success, placing both Sila Ersin (TUR) and Tugce Beder (TUR) into the bronze medal…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago   (840+ words) Every Olympic champion has a beginning but only a select few can trace their journey all the way back to Cadet European Championship gold. Long before they stood atop Olympic podiums, these judoka were already making their mark on the…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (129+ words) The international field brings quality to the tatami this weekend, highlighted by Denis Vieru of Moldova. The multiple-time European champion and Olympic and world bronze medallist is the standout name in the draw and a major attraction for the fans....

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (540+ words) Those are the two words 28-year-old Amber Gersjes credits for transforming years of perseverance into breakthrough success on the World Judo Tour. The Dutch judoka, competing in the -48kg category, made her Grand Slam debut in Düsseldorf in 2018. Armed with an…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (708+ words) After more than 4,500 days, nearly 150 months and almost 13 years of service to Judo Austria, Sports Director Markus Moser is preparing for the next chapter of his career. From 1 September, the 36-year-old Viennese sports scientist will take up the role of…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (594+ words) Another memorable chapter in the EJU Judo Hopes series was written in Győr, where 556 young judoka from 24 countries came together to compete, learn and grow. Additionally, there were more than 100 coaches present, all gaining valuable experience and countless memorable moments…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (436+ words) This summer, the European judo community is invited to discover one of Italy’s hidden sporting treasures as the Bardonecchia EJU Olympic Training Camp via the Palazzetto dello Sport opens its doors from 6–10 July 2026, offering athletes, coaches and federations the opportunity…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (555+ words) Throughout the weekend, spectators witnessed a remarkably high sporting standard, enormous determination from the young athletes and the atmosphere of a true international judo celebration. There was no shortage of spectacular ippons, dramatic golden score battles or last-second victories that…...