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European Judo Union

Judo federations

European Judo Union
Summary

Judo federations

FieldValue
nameEuropean Judo Union
imageEJU_Logo_white.png
size200px
mapWorld-Map-2019.jpg
abbreviationEJU
formation
headquartersVienna, Austria
region_servedEurope
members51 Judo federations
languagesEnglish
leader_titlePresident
leader_nameHungary Dr. László Tóth
leader_title2Senior Vice-President
leader_name2Germany Otto Kneitinger
leader_title3Vice-Presidents
leader_name3Croatia Hrvoje Lindi
Switzerland Sergei Aschwanden
leader_title4General Secretary
leader_name4Austria Dr. Martin Poiger
main_organEJU Congress
parent_organizationIJF
website

Switzerland Sergei Aschwanden

The European Judo Federation consists of 51 national Judo federations/associations, and is itself recognised by the International Judo Federation as one of five continental unions. The organisation of the administration of Judo is based on a pyramid system of regulations, with the IJF the world governing body, the EJU the European governing body, and national Judo associations the governing bodies at domestic level.

The first meeting was held on 26 July 1948, in London to form the European Judo Union (EJU). Representatives from Great Britain, Austria, and the Netherlands took part. The meeting was adjourned until the following Wednesday. On 28 July finally, Great Britain put forward the motion: "That the European Judo Union be now formed on the basis of the Constitution as approved, and that all other European countries be circulated with a copy of it and be invited to join." This was seconded by Holland and approved unanimously. France, who was allowed to express opinions but not to vote.

The object of the proposed Union was the standardisation of judo rules and procedures and the establishment of an international body for arbitration. Inclusion of judo in the Olympic Games was first mentioned in this meeting. Young French publisher Henry D. Plee suggested that he print a translation of the Kodokan's monthly magazine in English and French; the EJU agreed to make it an official organ of the EJU.

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russian Sergey Soloveychik resigned as European Judo Union President, a position he had held since 2007, and thereafter the Russian Judo Federation and the Belarusian Judo Federation suspended their participation in all EJU international events, and the EJU cancelled two events that had been scheduled to take place in Russia. In May 2023, following the IJF's decision to reinstate Russia and Belarus, the EJU followed suit and re-admitted Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Presidents

DateNameCountry
1949John BarnesGreat Britain Great Britain
1949–1954Aldo TortiItaly Italy
1954–1957Jaap Nauwelaerts D'AgéNetherlands Netherlands
1957–1960H. FrantzenGermany Germany
1960–1984A.J. ErtelFrance France
1984–1996Kurt KuceraAustria Austria
1996–2000Frans HoogendijkNetherlands Netherlands
2000–2007Marius VizerAustria Austria
2007–2022Sergey SoloveychikRussia Russia
2022Otto Kneitinger – ad interimGermany Germany
2022–presentLászló TothHungary Hungary

Awards

NominationNominees 2010Nominees 2011Nominees 2012Nominees 2013Nominees 2014Nominees 2015Nominees 2016Nominees 2017Nominees 2018Nominees 2019Nominees 2020Nominees 2023
Best European Male JudokaIlias Iliadis GreeceTeddy Riner FranceTeddy Riner FranceTeddy Riner FranceAvtandili Tchrikishvili GeorgiaTeddy Riner FranceTeddy Riner FranceTeddy Riner FranceNikoloz Sherazadishvili SpainLukhumi Chkhvimiani GeorgiaPeter PaltchikIsrael
Best European Female JudokaLucie Décosse FranceGévrise Émane FranceLucie Décosse FranceMajlinda Kelmendi KosovoMajlinda Kelmendi KosovoTina Trstenjak SloveniaTina Trstenjak SloveniaClarisse Agbegnenou FranceClarisse Agbegnenou FranceClarisse Agbegnenou FranceClarisse Agbegnenou France
Best European Junior Male JudokaMarcus Nyman SwedenKhusen Khalmurzaev RussiaDamian Szwarnowiecki PolandBeka Gviniashvili GeorgiaKrisztián Tóth HungaryBeka Gviniashvili GeorgiaHidayat Heydarov AzerbaijanHidayat Heydarov AzerbaijanManuel Lombardo ItalyLasha Bekauri GeorgiaRichárd Sipőcz Hungary
Best European Junior Female JudokaAbigél Joó HungaryBernadette Graf AustriaDilara Lokmanhekim TurkeyBarbara Matić CroatiaAmandine Buchard FranceSzabina Gercsák HungaryMarie-Ève Gahié FranceAmber Gersjes NetherlandsDaria Bilodid UkraineEteri Liparteliani GeorgiaAndrea Stojadinov Serbia
Best Judo Personality-Ilias Iliadis GreeceAlina Dumitru RomaniaLucie Décosse FranceIlias Iliadis Greece & Teddy Riner France----
Best Team Men--Russia RussiaGeorgia Georgia-Georgia GeorgiaGeorgia GeorgiaGeorgia Georgia---
Best Team WomenNetherlands NetherlandsFrance France--France FranceGermanyGermanyPoland PolandFrance France---
Best Mixed Team----------France France
Best European Men's CoachBenoît Campargue FranceVitaily Dubrova UkraineEzio Gamba RussiaIraklı Uznadze GeorgiaIrakli Uznadze GeorgiaFranck Chambilly FranceDmitri Morozov RussiaLjubisa Majdov SerbiaBato Jikuri GeorgiaJohn-Paul BELL NetherlandsKhasanbi Taov Russia
Best European Women's CoachFlorin Bercean RomaniaMartine Dupond FranceMartine Dupond FranceIsraelMartine Dupond FranceMarjan Fabjan SloveniaMartine Dupond FranceLarbi Benboudaoud FranceLarbi Benboudaoud FranceLarbi Benboudaoud FranceLarbi Benboudaoud France
Best European EventEuropean Judo Championships in Vienna AustriaU23 European Judo Championships in Tyumen RussiaEuropean Judo Championships in Chelyabinsk RussiaEuropean Judo Championships in Budapest HungaryEuropean Judo Championships in Montpellier FranceJunior European Judo Championships in Oberwart AustriaEuropean Judo Championships U23 in Tel Aviv IsraelGolden League in Ankara TurkeyEuropean Judo Championships in Tel Aviv IsraelEuropean Judo Championships / 2nd European Games in Minsk BelarusEuropean Judo Championships in Prague Czech
Best European OrganiserCzech Judo Federation CzechBelgium Judo Federation BelgiumCzech Judo Federation CzechEstonian Judo Federation EstoniaPolish Judo Association for European Judo Championships U23 in Wroclaw PolandAustrian Judo Federation for Junior European Judo Championships and Golden League in Vienna AustriaRussian Judo Federation for European Judo Championships in Kazan and Golden League in Grozny RussiaLithuanian Judo Federation for Upgrading Junior EJC and Cadet EC Kaunas LithuaniaRussian Judo Federation for European Mixed Team Judo Championships in Ekaterinburg RussiaPortuguese Judo Federation for European Club Championships in Odivelas PortugalCroatian Judo Federation for Junior and U23 Judo Championships in Porec Croatia
Most Progressive European Female RefereeCathy Mouette FranceIoana Babiuc RomaniaIoana Babiuc RomaniaCathy Mouette FranceAnnamaria Fridrich HungaryKatalin Fridrich HungaryHeather Lootjens BelgiumRoberta Chyurlia ItalyRoberta Chyurlia ItalyHana SAFARIKOVA CzechRoberta Chyurlia Italy
Most Progressive European Male RefereeFranc Ocko SloveniaVladimir Vostrikov RussiaVladimir Vostrikov RussiaManuel Cortes SpainVincent Druaux FranceVladimir Hnidka CzechArtur Fando BelarusVladimer Nutsubidze GeorgiaRaul Camacho SpainVasily Smolin RussiaMatthieu Bataille France
FairplayDenis Vieru MDA

Main events

CategoryPlaceLast edition
SeniorsFrance Montpellier, France3–5 November 2023
Mixed TeamPoland Kraków, Poland1 July 2023
U23Germany Potsdam, Germany17–19 November 2023
JuniorNetherlands The Hague, Netherlands7–10 September 2023
CadetPortugal Coimbra, Portugal22–25 June 2023
VeteranSlovenia Podčetrtek, Slovenia6–9 June 2024
Kata10 June 2024
ECC – Champions LeagueSerbia Belgrade, Serbia21 December 2024
ECC – Europa League11 December 2021
TournamentPlaceLast edition
Games of Small States of EuropeMalta Valletta, Malta30 May–1 June 2023

Members

The European Judo Union comprises 51 national judo federations or associations recognized by their respective National Olympic Committees.

  • Albania Albanian Judo Federation
  • Andorra Andorra Judo Federation
  • Armenia Armenian Judo Federation
  • Austria Austrian Judo Federation
  • Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Judo Federation
  • Belarus Belarusian Judo Federation
  • Belgium Belgium Judo Federation
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia & Herzegovina Judo Federation
  • Great Britain British Judo Association
  • Bulgaria Bulgarian Judo Federation
  • Croatia Croatian Judo Federation
  • Cyprus Cyprus Judo Federation
  • Czech Czech Judo Federation
  • Denmark Danish Judo Federation
  • Netherlands Dutch Judo Federation
  • Estonia Estonian Judo Association
  • Faroe Islands Faroe Islands Judo Federation
  • Finland Finnish Judo Association
  • France French Judo Federation
  • Georgia Georgian Judo Federation
  • Germany German Judo Federation
  • Greece Hellenic Judo Federation
  • Hungary Hungarian Judo Association
  • Iceland Iceland Judo Federation
  • Ireland Irish Judo Association
  • Israel Israel Judo Association
  • Italy Italian Judo Federation
  • Kosovo Kosovo Judo Federation
  • Latvia Latvia Judo Federation
  • Liechtenstein Liechtenstein Judo Federation
  • Lithuania Lithuanian Judo Federation
  • Luxembourg Luxembourg Judo Federation
  • Malta Malta Judo Federation
  • Moldova Moldova Judo Federation
  • Monaco Monaco Judo Federation
  • Montenegro Montenegro Judo Federation
  • North Macedonia North Macedonian Judo Federation
  • Norway Norwegian Judo Federation
  • Poland Polish Judo Association
  • Portugal Portugal Judo Federation
  • Romania Romanian Judo Federation
  • Russia Russian Judo Federation
  • San Marino San Marino Judo Federation
  • Serbia Serbia Judo Federation
  • Slovakia Slovak Judo Federation
  • Slovenia Slovenian Judo Federation
  • Spain Spanish Judo Federation
  • Sweden Swedish Judo Federation
  • Switzerland Swiss Judo Federation
  • Turkey Turkish Judo Federation
  • Ukraine Ukrainian Judo Federation

References

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