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The rise of Switzerland’s April Fohouo - exclusive
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (832+ words) 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, Fohouos early…...
Krzysztof Wiłkomirski: "We are all eagerly waiting for the next Olympic success."
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (337+ words) Interview with Bartosz Dobranowski " National Coach of the Junior Men's Team Q: How do you assess the performance of the Polish team throughout the tournament and the final result in the medal standings? BD: Looking at the number of medals, the…...
Cadet Tour Lands in Ganja
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (280+ words) 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 45 April, as the tour…...
Lasha Gujejiani: “I love you, I believe in you and I have no doubt that you can win.”
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (1015+ words) I develop the Georgian style with love and dedication to judo, states the man himself. It is less of a blueprint and more a living language, passed down, refined and spoken fluently on the tatami. Georgian judo is not built…...
“After a difficult period, I am back”: Tomankova claims defining victory
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (638+ words) Author: Ewa Kempka & Eryk Gawe" Poland maintained its stronghold on the Pozna" Junior European Cup 2026 as the second day of competition reinforced the host nation's depth and consistency. Adding two silver and six bronze medals to an already commanding tally,…...
Croatia Pushes to the Limit as Türkiye Claims Top Spot in Dubrovnik
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (315+ words) For Croatia, the second day was defined by near misses, high-intensity contests and moments of late drama. Dominik Dru'eta (-90kg) and Borna Butijer (-100kg) both progressed to their respective finals, ultimately taking silver medals, while Dora Bortas (-57kg) delivered one of the most…...
Jan Kolondra: "The biggest key to confidence is hard work."
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (659+ words) Poland set the tone from the very first contests at the Pozna" European Junior Cup 2026, delivering a statement performance on home soil and leaving little doubt about their ambitions. Backed by a vocal crowd, the host nation surged to the…...
Dubrovnik Delight: Hosts Shine with Gold and Family Success Story
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (511+ words) The opening day of the European Senior Cup Dubrovnik 2026 delivered a moment of pride for the host nation, with the Croatian anthem ringing out in Gospino polje and a collective medal haul that reflected both depth and promise. Five podium…...
Online! Updated Adapted Judo Kata Rules
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (399+ words) Ahead of the forthcoming European Kata Championships 2026, the European Judo Union (EJU) has implemented a series of updates to the Adapted Judo Kata regulations. These revisions focus in particular on the Adapted Nage-no-Kata categories, as well as on the list…...
Sezer Huysuz: “Judo Has Always Been the Sport That Adds the Most 'Colour' to Multi-Sport Events”
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (425+ words) With 448 days remaining until the opening of the 2027 European Games in Istanbul, preparations are steadily advancing for what promises to be a landmark edition of the continental multi-sport event. T'rkiye's largest city will take centre stage and notably, judo has…...