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The first day of the 2024 Thessaloniki Cadet European Cup brought thrilling performances and remarkable victories at the Alexandrio Sports Hall. This prestigious tournament showcased the talents of 439 athletes from 29 countries. Among the many highlights was Team Kazakhstan, who dazzled with an impressive haul of six medals (one gold, three silver, and two bronze) that created a significant…

Amidst the 76th EJU Ordinary Congress in Budapest, the fourth and final edition of the EJU Get Together took place in Venray. Nearly 200 judoka from 18 countries gathered to compete, while representatives from other nations attended as observers. Among the visitors was judo powerhouse, France. National Technical Advisor and National Para Judo Coordinator of France Judo, Mr Julian PARROT,…

The European Judo Union (EJU) held its latest Executive Committee meeting with resounding success, marking another chapter in its dedication to the development and promotion of judo across Europe. Following the conclusion of the formal discussions, attendees were treated to an exclusive tour of the Hungarian Parliament, a gesture that highlighted the strong relationship between the EJU and the host…

In October, Andrea REGIS, a board member of the Italian Judo Federation, received a call to plan a celebration for Alice BELLANDI and her remarkable Olympic gold medal from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Together with the marketing team, they devised with the idea of the Golden Tour, a seven-stage program organised across Italy, with stops in major cities like…

The Albania Judo Federation held its electoral assembly to elect its President and Executive Committee, marking a key event in the governance of judo in the country. The assembly brought together key colleagues and distinguished guests to oversee the process. The event was also graced by the presence of the General Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Albania and…

In a historic moment for Serbian judo, Mr Ivan TODOROV has been re-elected as president of the Judo Federation of Serbia during a regular electoral assembly held at the ceremonial hall of SC Šumice. With unanimous support from the assembly delegates, Todorov will lead the federation for another four years, marking a continuation of his impactful leadership and dedication to…

Between 12-13 December, the International Conference on Safe Falling for the Elderly Through Judo took place at Tokai University, Japan, for the second time. The event brought together judo scientists and trainers from 18 countries and 14 universities to share insights and advancements in this vital area. With outstanding organisation, the conference featured a blend of theoretical and practical sessions,…