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La Nucía Sets the Stage for a High-Stakes European Open Weekend - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

La Nucía Sets the Stage for a High-Stakes Europ...

La Nucía welcomes 473 athletes for a deep European Open field, with top European names and rising juniors adding extra edge.

La Nucía Sets the Stage for a High-Stakes Europ...

La Nucía welcomes 473 athletes for a deep European Open field, with top European names and rising juniors adding extra edge.

Sarajevo’s Kata Stage Is Growing Fast, and Europe’s Biggest Duels Are Ready to Return - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

Sarajevo’s Kata Stage Is Growing Fast, and Euro...

Sarajevo 2026 brings the biggest European Judo Kata Championships yet, with major rivalries, rising juniors and a deeper field across Europe.

Sarajevo’s Kata Stage Is Growing Fast, and Euro...

Sarajevo 2026 brings the biggest European Judo Kata Championships yet, with major rivalries, rising juniors and a deeper field across Europe.

How SAFE COMBAT Is Building Stronger Protection in European Martial Arts - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

How SAFE COMBAT Is Building Stronger Protection...

SAFE COMBAT has reached new milestones, with the European Judo Union helping drive safeguarding tools, education and certification across Europe.

How SAFE COMBAT Is Building Stronger Protection...

SAFE COMBAT has reached new milestones, with the European Judo Union helping drive safeguarding tools, education and certification across Europe.

Astana signals fresh momentum for Australia’s Para-judo squad - Image: IJF / International Judo Federation

Astana signals fresh momentum for Australia’s P...

In Astana, breakthrough performances from Maysa Abouzeid and Taylor Gosens pointed to real progress for Australia’s Para-judo team.

Astana signals fresh momentum for Australia’s P...

In Astana, breakthrough performances from Maysa Abouzeid and Taylor Gosens pointed to real progress for Australia’s Para-judo team.

Kazakhstan Pushes Judo Beyond the Tatami with New Military Schools Project - Image: IJF / International Judo Federation

Kazakhstan Pushes Judo Beyond the Tatami with N...

Kazakhstan used the Grand Slam weekend in Astana to launch a new judo project in military schools and academies.

Kazakhstan Pushes Judo Beyond the Tatami with N...

Kazakhstan used the Grand Slam weekend in Astana to launch a new judo project in military schools and academies.

A Champion Steps Aside as Omar Steals the Moment in Astana - Image: IJF / International Judo Federation

A Champion Steps Aside as Omar Steals the Momen...

At the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam, Yeldos Smetov shared the spotlight with his son Omar in a joyful arena moment fans will remember.

A Champion Steps Aside as Omar Steals the Momen...

At the Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam, Yeldos Smetov shared the spotlight with his son Omar in a joyful arena moment fans will remember.