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Tomankova Finds Her Answer with Podgorica Bronze - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

Tomankova Finds Her Answer with Podgorica Bronze

Patricia Tomankova earned Junior European bronze in Podgorica after overcoming a difficult quarter-final and scoring with O-goshi.

Tomankova Finds Her Answer with Podgorica Bronze

Patricia Tomankova earned Junior European bronze in Podgorica after overcoming a difficult quarter-final and scoring with O-goshi.

Austria Leads a Packed August on the EJU Tatami - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

Austria Leads a Packed August on the EJU Tatami

Austria topped the EJU’s August 2026 medal picture after Birmingham, while Latvia and Germany also delivered strong results.

Austria Leads a Packed August on the EJU Tatami

Austria topped the EJU’s August 2026 medal picture after Birmingham, while Latvia and Germany also delivered strong results.

A Lausanne Tatami Moment Connects Maruyama and Orešković - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

A Lausanne Tatami Moment Connects Maruyama and ...

Joshiro Maruyama and Croatian adapted judo medallist Petra Orešković met in Lausanne, highlighting judo’s inclusive spirit.

A Lausanne Tatami Moment Connects Maruyama and ...

Joshiro Maruyama and Croatian adapted judo medallist Petra Orešković met in Lausanne, highlighting judo’s inclusive spirit.

Gianni Merlo Sees Strong Foundations in Lausanne - Image: IJF / International Judo Federation

Gianni Merlo Sees Strong Foundations in Lausanne

AIPS President Gianni Merlo praised the foundations of the inaugural Lausanne Grand Slam after a behind-the-scenes visit.

Gianni Merlo Sees Strong Foundations in Lausanne

AIPS President Gianni Merlo praised the foundations of the inaugural Lausanne Grand Slam after a behind-the-scenes visit.

Podgorica Awaits Its Next Junior Mixed-Team Judo Force - Image: EJU / European Judo Union

Podgorica Awaits Its Next Junior Mixed-Team Jud...

France defend their Junior European mixed team crown as Podgorica hosts the final day of the 2026 championships on 6 September.

Podgorica Awaits Its Next Junior Mixed-Team Jud...

France defend their Junior European mixed team crown as Podgorica hosts the final day of the 2026 championships on 6 September.

Fukuda’s Counter-Attack Decides the -60 kg Final - Image: IJF / International Judo Federation

Fukuda’s Counter-Attack Decides the -60 kg Final

Yamato Fukuda earned -60 kg gold in Lausanne, ending his final against Lee Harim with a decisive counter-attack for Ippon.

Fukuda’s Counter-Attack Decides the -60 kg Final

Yamato Fukuda earned -60 kg gold in Lausanne, ending his final against Lee Harim with a decisive counter-attack for Ippon.

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