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Europe Owns the Opening Day in Astana with Three Women’s Golds - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

Europe Owns the Opening Day in Astana with Thre...

Europe made a powerful start in Astana as Amber Gersjes, Blandine Pont and Faiza Mokdar led a day of women’s golds.

Europe Owns the Opening Day in Astana with Thre...

Europe made a powerful start in Astana as Amber Gersjes, Blandine Pont and Faiza Mokdar led a day of women’s golds.

Gori Gets Ready for a Home Judo Weekend with Local Hopes Running High - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

Gori Gets Ready for a Home Judo Weekend with Lo...

Gori welcomes nearly 191 athletes from 18 countries, with local judoka Jumber Meladze aiming to rise to the moment at home.

Gori Gets Ready for a Home Judo Weekend with Lo...

Gori welcomes nearly 191 athletes from 18 countries, with local judoka Jumber Meladze aiming to rise to the moment at home.

Astana’s opening day blends home pride with a French double at the top - Image: IJF / International Judo Federation

Astana’s opening day blends home pride with a F...

Kazakhstan celebrated home podium success in Astana, while France took control of day one with gold medals from Blandine Pont and Faiza Mokdar.

Astana’s opening day blends home pride with a F...

Kazakhstan celebrated home podium success in Astana, while France took control of day one with gold medals from Blandine Pont and Faiza Mokdar.

A New Step for Judo in Europe as EJU and Fighting Films Europe Link Up - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

A New Step for Judo in Europe as EJU and Fighti...

Fighting Films Europe and the EJU have launched a partnership focused on supporting judo’s development across Europe at every level.

A New Step for Judo in Europe as EJU and Fighti...

Fighting Films Europe and the EJU have launched a partnership focused on supporting judo’s development across Europe at every level.

Amber Gersjes turns silver momentum into -48 kg triumph in Astana - Image: IJF / International Judo Federation

Amber Gersjes turns silver momentum into -48 kg...

Amber Gersjes captured -48 kg gold in Astana, while Francesca Milani and Kristina Dudina added European bronze medals.

Amber Gersjes turns silver momentum into -48 kg...

Amber Gersjes captured -48 kg gold in Astana, while Francesca Milani and Kristina Dudina added European bronze medals.

Blandine Pont Seizes Astana Gold After Tight -52 kg Final - Image: IJF / International Judo Federation

Blandine Pont Seizes Astana Gold After Tight -5...

Blandine Pont claimed -52 kg gold in Astana after a tense final, capitalising on one ne-waza error and closing out the last minute with control.

Blandine Pont Seizes Astana Gold After Tight -5...

Blandine Pont claimed -52 kg gold in Astana after a tense final, capitalising on one ne-waza error and closing out the last minute with control.