European Judo Union

19/06/2026

A decisive weekend for Germany 🥋🇩🇪

The Berlin Junior European Cup (20–21 June) doubles as the final selection test before the European Championships in Podgorica.

Coach Melke’s message to his team: “Step onto the mat and fight as if you are the favourite.”

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On 20–21 June 2026, Berlin will once again become the centre of European junior judo as athletes from four different continents gather for the Berlin Junior European Cup at Sportforum Berlin-Hohenschönhausen.

19/06/2026

An Olympic medallist. Back on the junior circuit. 🥋

Tara Babulfath claimed Paris 2024 bronze at just 18 and this weekend, she’s competing in Berlin, not chasing Olympic points in Mongolia.

Her senior LA28 campaign starts in August.

For now, she’s still writing junior history.

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While the Berlin Junior European Cup takes place this weekend on 20–21 June, the road to Los Angeles 2028 has already begun in Mongolia. At the Grand Slam in Ulaanbaatar, athletes are collecting the first Olympic qualification points of the new cycle. For many competitors in Berlin, the Olympic dr...

19/06/2026

LA28 qualification opens with ten European medals 🥋🇲🇳

Aghayev claimed gold in -60kg with revenge wins over world champions, Ashpiz collected his third Grand Slam medal at just 18, and Europe doubled up on the podium in every category.

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It was a day of twos for Europe in Ulaanbaatar as the continent collected two medals in every weight category contested on the opening day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam, the first event to award Olympic qualification points on the road to Los Angeles 2028. By the end of day one, European judoka had....

19/06/2026

1️⃣0️⃣ days to relive all of this 🥹🔥

European Judo Championships Cadets 2026 | 29 June – 2 July 🇪🇸

18/06/2026

The road to LA28 officially begins this weekend. 🥋🇲🇳

The Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam (19–21 June) is the first official Olympic qualification event and 450+ athletes are ready.

Arbuzov, Heydarov, Kotsoiev, Krpálek, Boukli, Hershko, Dicko… the stars are all here.

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LA 2028 here we come! Olympic qualification kicks off this weekend. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the event.

18/06/2026

🇨🇭🇨🇭 Ecole Mont-Olivet Grand Slam Lausanne 2026 🇨🇭🇨🇭

📢 The official Adapted Judo Event Outlines are now available!

Please find all important information regarding registration, accommodation, transport, competition procedures, and event logistics in the official outlines 👇

🔗 https://www.ijf.org/competition/3362

🥋 Join us in Lausanne for a historic milestone in judo as the European Judo Union's Adapted Judo programme takes centre stage at the first-ever inclusive Grand Slam. Bringing together athletes of all abilities on one world-class platform, this groundbreaking event reflects our shared commitment to inclusion, opportunity, and the values of judo. 🌍✨

Ecole Mont-Olivet Adapted Judo Grand Slam Lausanne 2026, from 28 August to 28 August in Switzerland, Lausanne

18/06/2026

The Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam opens the road to LA28 tomorrow. 🏁

Train hard. Stay focused. Chase your dreams. 💪🏼

Something big starts here 💭👣

17/06/2026

“You can have a heart attack or something could happen to you.”

Majlinda Kelmendi said it to her own coach. Driton “Toni” Kuka has built five Olympic medals from white belt to podium and the cost has been family time, sleepless nights and stress he can’t walk away from.

“This is me. I will do it until the end of my life.”

Final part of Building a Ferrari. 🏎️👇🏼

In the final instalment of our three-part series, Driton "Toni" Kuka lays bare the personal cost of Olympic glory, the family sacrifices, the emotional toll of athlete retirements, the stress that nearly broke him, and why he can never walk away from the pursuit of perfection.

16/06/2026

New look. Same passion. 📱💙

Our website has had a makeover and it’s better than ever. 🙌🏼

Explore everything European judo has to offer in one place. 👀

www.eju.net ➡️ LINK IN BIO 🔗

16/06/2026

Looking ahead 🥋🇮🇹

While Gran Canaria takes centre stage this month, Rome has already been confirmed as host of the 2027 Cadet European Championships, the first time Italy will host this event. Add the EYOF in Lignano that same summer and 2027 is shaping up to be one for the ages.

“This championship is not only an organisational achievement. It is recognition of the dedication shown every day by our clubs, coaches and technical staff.” — Giuseppe Matera, President, FIJLKAM Judo Sector.

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Whilst the excitement continues to build ahead of the European Judo Championships Cadets Gran Canaria 2026, preparations are already well underway for the next chapter. In 2027, the spotlight will shift to Rome, where Italy will welcome Europe’s most promising young judoka for a historic first-eve...