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Tbilisi becomes Pirelli’s breakthrough as Italy lands -100 kg gold - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

Tbilisi becomes Pirelli’s breakthrough

Gennaro Pirelli captured long-awaited European gold in Tbilisi, completing his senior breakthrough after difficult weeks off the mat.

Tbilisi becomes Pirelli’s breakthrough

Gennaro Pirelli captured long-awaited European gold in Tbilisi, completing his senior breakthrough after difficult weeks off the mat.

Berlin sets the stage for Europe’s cadet test under pressure - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

Berlin sets the stage for Europe’s cadet test u...

Berlin hosts a packed European Cadet Cup, where top U18 judoka chase medals, momentum and key steps toward the season’s biggest events.

Berlin sets the stage for Europe’s cadet test u...

Berlin hosts a packed European Cadet Cup, where top U18 judoka chase medals, momentum and key steps toward the season’s biggest events.

Junior Worlds 2026 rebooked: Tashkent steps in ...

The IJF has moved the Junior World Championships 2026 from Amman to Tashkent, scheduling the event in November to protect safety and continuity.

Junior Worlds 2026 rebooked: Tashkent steps in ...

The IJF has moved the Junior World Championships 2026 from Amman to Tashkent, scheduling the event in November to protect safety and continuity.

Relax, read, react: Octavian Patrascu’s science...

Octavian Patrascu blends biomechanics, neurofeedback and AI ideas to cut injuries and speed up decision-making in judo, from beginners to Masters.

Relax, read, react: Octavian Patrascu’s science...

Octavian Patrascu blends biomechanics, neurofeedback and AI ideas to cut injuries and speed up decision-making in judo, from beginners to Masters.

When a fall gets caught on the arm: why shoulde...

Shoulder injuries in judo can be stubborn and career-shaping, especially when throws like Seoi-nage or Tai-otoshi go slightly wrong.

When a fall gets caught on the arm: why shoulde...

Shoulder injuries in judo can be stubborn and career-shaping, especially when throws like Seoi-nage or Tai-otoshi go slightly wrong.

Beyond the scoreboard, Tbilisi revealed what ju...

The 2026 European Championships in Tbilisi highlighted not just medals, but the respect, friendship and self-control at judo’s core.

Beyond the scoreboard, Tbilisi revealed what ju...

The 2026 European Championships in Tbilisi highlighted not just medals, but the respect, friendship and self-control at judo’s core.

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