Las Palmas Begins Its Road to the 2027 U23 Europeans

Las Palmas will host the U23 European Judo Championships in 2027, bringing one of Europe’s key development events to Spain. The handover to the next host city was marked in Naples, Italy, during the 2026 edition of the championships.

At the official ceremony, representatives of the Spanish Judo Federation received the EJU flag. The moment formally transferred hosting responsibilities from Italy to Spain after three days of competition in Naples.

The U23 European Judo Championships are an important meeting point for athletes progressing through the sport’s pathway. Young judoka moving from cadet and junior competition towards the senior level will again have the chance to compete for continental titles and gain international experience.

Naples hosted individual and mixed team contests during its edition, putting Europe’s emerging athletes in the spotlight. Now the focus shifts to Las Palmas as preparations begin for the 2027 event.

With experience of welcoming international Judo competitions and an established sporting tradition, Las Palmas is set to gather Europe’s next generation of judoka. For many athletes, the U23 stage can be a meaningful step between promising youth results and the demands of senior-level Judo.

The flag handover has made the next destination official: Spain will welcome the U23 European Judo Championships in 2027.

Source: EJU.net

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