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Rijeka Set to Welcome Europe’s Kata Community in 2027 - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

Rijeka Set to Welcome Europe’s Kata Community i...

Rijeka will host the 2027 European Kata Championships, a meaningful step for Croatia and another sign of kata’s growing place in judo.

Rijeka Set to Welcome Europe’s Kata Community i...

Rijeka will host the 2027 European Kata Championships, a meaningful step for Croatia and another sign of kata’s growing place in judo.

Bielsko-Biała’s Cadet Cup Showed How Youth Judo Runs on Energy and Precision - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

Bielsko-Biała’s Cadet Cup Showed How Youth Judo...

Nearly 800 athletes and a huge support team made Bielsko-Biała’s Cadet European Cup a high-energy showcase for Europe’s rising judoka.

Bielsko-Biała’s Cadet Cup Showed How Youth Judo...

Nearly 800 athletes and a huge support team made Bielsko-Biała’s Cadet European Cup a high-energy showcase for Europe’s rising judoka.

Home Joy for Mireia Rodriguez Salvador as Spain Breaks Through in La Nucía/Benidorm - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

Home Joy for Mireia Rodriguez Salvador as Spain...

Mireia Rodriguez Salvador gave Spain its breakthrough gold at the La Nucía/Benidorm European Open as Germany topped the medal table.

Home Joy for Mireia Rodriguez Salvador as Spain...

Mireia Rodriguez Salvador gave Spain its breakthrough gold at the La Nucía/Benidorm European Open as Germany topped the medal table.

Hannu Mustonen’s quiet rise at the heart of European kata - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

Hannu Mustonen’s quiet rise at the heart of Eur...

Hannu Mustonen has become one of Europe’s top kata judges, helping Finland’s steady kata growth through decades of calm dedication.

Hannu Mustonen’s quiet rise at the heart of Eur...

Hannu Mustonen has become one of Europe’s top kata judges, helping Finland’s steady kata growth through decades of calm dedication.

Azerbaijan’s Kata Step Forward Begins in Sarajevo - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

Azerbaijan’s Kata Step Forward Begins in Sarajevo

Famil Asadov and Yusif Ahmadov brought Azerbaijan’s growing kata ambition into view at the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026.

Azerbaijan’s Kata Step Forward Begins in Sarajevo

Famil Asadov and Yusif Ahmadov brought Azerbaijan’s growing kata ambition into view at the European Judo Championships Kata Sarajevo 2026.

Ciupek’s Home Gold and Babaicenko’s Surge Shape Cadet Drama in Bielsko-Biała - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

Ciupek’s Home Gold and Babaicenko’s Surge Shape...

Jagoda Ciupek thrilled the home crowd in Bielsko-Biała, while Tajus Babaicenko continued his strong run with another cadet gold.

Ciupek’s Home Gold and Babaicenko’s Surge Shape...

Jagoda Ciupek thrilled the home crowd in Bielsko-Biała, while Tajus Babaicenko continued his strong run with another cadet gold.