2009 European Judo Championships
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The 2009 European Judo Championships were the 20th edition of the European Judo Championships
, held in the Sports Palace
, in Tbilisi
, Georgia
, from April 24 to April 26, 2009.
European Judo Championships
European Judo Championships is the Judo European Championship organized by the European Judo Union.- List of tournaments :- External links :*...
, held in the Sports Palace
Tbilisi Sports Palace
Tbilisi Sport Palace is an Indoor sports arena situated in Tbilisi, Georgia.The arena usually hosts basketball, handball, judo, tennis, boxing and other games and tournaments with high attendance...
, in Tbilisi
Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. The name is derived from an early Georgian form T'pilisi and it was officially known as Tiflis until 1936...
, Georgia
Georgia (country)
Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...
, from April 24 to April 26, 2009.
Men
| −60 kg |  Arsen Galstyan |
 Georgii ZantaraiaGeorgii Zantaraia Georgii Zantaraia is an Ukrainian judoka.... |
 Nestor KhergianiNestor Khergiani Nestor Khergiani is a Georgian judoka.He has been a scholarship holder with the Olympic Solidarity program since August 2001.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com...  Ludwig PaischerLudwig Paischer Ludwig Paischer is an Austrian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com* on Judovision.org... |
| −66 kg |  Miklos UngvariMiklós Ungvári Miklós Ungvári is a Hungarian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com*... |
 Tomasz Kowalski |
Alim Gadanov Alim Gadanov Alim Gadanov is a Russian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com...  Deniss KozlovsDeniss Kozlovs Deniss Kozlovs is a Latvian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
| −73 kg | Volodymyr Soroka |
 Dex ElmontDex Elmont Dex Elmont is a Dutch judoka.His father Ricardo is a former judoka himself, who represented Suriname at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. His older brother Guillaume is also competing on the highest level in judo.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
 Gilles Bonhomme Marcel TrudovMarcel Trudov Marcel Trudov is a Moldovan judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
| −81 kg | Ivan Nifontov |
 Antonio Ciano |
 Aljaz Sedej Levan Tsiklauri |
| −90 kg |  Andrei Kazusenok |
Varlam Liparteliani |
 Karolis BauzaKarolis Bauža Karolis Bauža is a Lithuanian judoka from city of Jurbarkas.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com...  Elkhan MammadovElkhan Mammadov Elkhan Mammadov is an Azerbaijani judoka.At the 2008 Summer Olympics he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 90 kg competition after losing his fight to the upcoming gold medalist Irakli Tsirekidze.-Achievements:... |
| −100 kg | Tagir Khaibulaev |
Henk Grol Henk Grol Hindrik Harmannus Arnoldus "Henk" Grol is a Dutch judoka.Grol competed in the 2007 European Judo Championships in Belgrade, Hungary in the men's under 90 kg, as a replacement for Mark Huizinga, who cancelled last minute due to personal problems.He won gold in the men's under 100-kilo class at... |
Jevgeņijs Borodavko Jevgenijs Borodavko Jevgeņijs Borodavko is a Latvian judoka.By finishing 7th at the 2007 European Championships, he qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com...  Daniel BrataDaniel Brata Daniel Brata is a Romanian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
| +100 kg |  Martin PadarMartin Padar -Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Grim Vuijsters |
Ihar Makarau Ihar Makarau Ihar Makarau is a Belarusian judoka. He won the gold medal in the half-heavyweight division at the 2004 Summer Olympics.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com*... Aleksandr MikhailineAleksandr Mikhailine Aleksandr Mikhailine is a Russian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com* on Judovision.org... |
Women
| −48 kg | Frédérique Jossinet Frédérique Jossinet Frédérique Jossinet is a French Olympic judoka in the lightest class.-Olympic games:*2004 Olympic games in Athens, Greece:* Silver medal in the 48- kg class.... |
Eva Csernoviczki |
 Michaela Baschin Alina Alexandra DumitruAlina Alexandra Dumitru Alina Alexandra Dumitru is a Romanian judoka. She is under contract with CSA Steaua Bucureşti.... |
| −52 kg | Natalia Kuzyutina |
 Ana Carrascosa |
Kitty Bravik Ilse HeylenIlse Heylen Ilse Heylen is a Belgian judoka. She won the bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.Heylen also became the 2005 European Champion and won a silver medal in 2004 and a bronze medal at the 2007 European Championships in Belgrade.- References :... |
| −57 kg |  Telma MonteiroTelma Monteiro Telma Monteiro is a Portuguese judoka from the city of Almada. She is currently in the number two spot on the world ranking list. She is also a multi-time medal winner in both World and European Championships and Cups. She won silver medals in the last European and World Championships.Since July... |
 Sarah Clark |
Hedvig Karakas Morgane Ribout |
| −63 kg | Urška Žolnir Urška Žolnir Urška Žolnir Bezalel is a Slovenian judoka.She won the bronze medal in the half-middleweight division at the 2004 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... |
Vera Koval |
 Marijana Miskovic Alice SchlesingerAlice Schlesinger Alice Schlesinger is an Israeli Olympic judoka. She is a former World Judo Championships bronze medalist, and European junior champion.-Biography:... |
| −70 kg | Lucie Décosse Lucie Décosse Lucie Décosse is a female French judoka.-Medals:She won several gold medals:* 2002: European Championships* 2005: World Championships* 2007: European Championships* 2010: World Championships... |
Kerstin Thiele |
Edith Bosch Edith Bosch Edith Bosch is a Dutch Judoka who won the silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in the middleweight division.... Catherine Jacques |
| −78 kg | Esther San Miguel |
Maryna Pryshchepa |
Sviatlana Tsimashenka Heide Wollert Heide Wollert Heide Wollert is a German judoka.-External links:* at sports-reference.com... |
| +78 kg | Elena Ivashchenko |
Urszula Sadkowska Urszula Sadkowska -Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
 Gülşah KocatürkGülsah Kocatürk Gülşah Kocatürk is a Turkish female judoka competing in the heavyweight division. Currently, she is a member of the Belediyespor in Izmir.... Franziska KonitzFranziska Konitz Franziska Konitz is a German judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Medal table
| 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 10 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 14 | 14 | 28 | 56 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
−60 kg
| Position | Judoka | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Arsen Galstyan | Russia |
| 2. | Georgii Zantaraia Georgii Zantaraia Georgii Zantaraia is an Ukrainian judoka.... |
Ukraine |
| 3. | Nestor Khergiani Nestor Khergiani Nestor Khergiani is a Georgian judoka.He has been a scholarship holder with the Olympic Solidarity program since August 2001.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Georgia (country) |
| 3. | Ludwig Paischer Ludwig Paischer Ludwig Paischer is an Austrian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com* on Judovision.org... |
Austria |
| 5. | Ruben Houkes Ruben Houkes Ruben Houkes is a Dutch judoka.Houkes won gold in the men's under 60-kilo class at the 2007 World Judo Championships.He won the bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the Mens 60kg class.... |
Netherlands |
| 5. | Elio Verde | Italy |
| 7. | Damien Bomboir | Belgium |
| 7. | James Millar | United Kingdom |
−66 kg
| Position | Judoka | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Miklos Ungvari Miklós Ungvári Miklós Ungvári is a Hungarian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com*... |
Hungary |
| 2. | Tomasz Kowalski | Poland |
| 3. | Alim Gadanov Alim Gadanov Alim Gadanov is a Russian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Russia |
| 3. | Deniss Kozlovs Deniss Kozlovs Deniss Kozlovs is a Latvian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Latvia |
| 5. | Francesco Faraldo | Italy |
| 5. | Armen Nazaryan Armen Nazaryan (judoka) Armen Nazaryan is an Armenian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
 Armenia |
| 7. | Sébastien Berthelot Sébastien Berthelot -Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
France |
| 7. | Adrian Kulisch | Germany |
−73 kg
| Position | Judoka | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Volodymyr Soroka | Ukraine |
| 2. | Dex Elmont Dex Elmont Dex Elmont is a Dutch judoka.His father Ricardo is a former judoka himself, who represented Suriname at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. His older brother Guillaume is also competing on the highest level in judo.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Netherlands |
| 3. | Gilles Bonhomme | France |
| 3. | Marcel Trudov Marcel Trudov Marcel Trudov is a Moldovan judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Moldova |
| 5. | Mansur Isaev | Russia |
| 5. | Attila Ungvari | Hungary |
| 7. | Mario Schendel | Germany |
| 7. | Krzysztof Wiłkomirski | Poland |
−81 kg
| Position | Judoka | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ivan Nifontov | Russia |
| 2. | Antonio Ciano | Italy |
| 3. | Aljaz Sedej | Slovenia |
| 3. | Levan Tsiklauri | Georgia (country) |
| 5. | Ole Bischof Ole Bischof Ole Bischof is a German judoka. He is trained by 1984 Olympic gold medalist Frank Wieneke.-Biography:... |
Germany |
| 5. | Axel Clerget | France |
| 7. | Mikalai Barkouski Mikalai Barkouski Mikalai Barkouski is a Belarusian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Belarus |
| 7. | Jorge Benavente | Spain |
−90 kg
| Position | Judoka | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Andrei Kazusenok | Belarus |
| 2. | Varlam Liparteliani | Georgia (country) |
| 3. | Karolis Bauza Karolis Bauža Karolis Bauža is a Lithuanian judoka from city of Jurbarkas.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Lithuania |
| 3. | Elkhan Mammadov Elkhan Mammadov Elkhan Mammadov is an Azerbaijani judoka.At the 2008 Summer Olympics he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 90 kg competition after losing his fight to the upcoming gold medalist Irakli Tsirekidze.-Achievements:... |
Azerbaijan |
| 5. | David Alarza David Alarza David Alarza Palacios is a Spanish judoka.Alarza began competing in judo at a very young age, taking part in the Club of Judo Brunete in Brunete, Spain. During this young age, Alarza began to show interest and virtues in martial arts. Its coach knew that he would arrive very far away, thanks to... |
Spain |
| 5. | Michael Pinske Michael Pinske -Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Germany |
| 7. | Ivan Pershin Ivan Pershin Ivan Vasilevich Pershin is a Russian judoka.He was born in Arkhangelsk.At the 2008 Summer Olympics he was eliminated in the semifinals of the 90 kg competition after losing his fight to the upcoming gold medalist Irakli Tsirekidze. And he lost the following bronze medal fight to Sergei... |
Russia |
| 7. | Vadym Synyavsky | Ukraine |
−100 kg
| Position | Judoka | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tagir Khaibulaev | Russia |
| 2. | Henk Grol Henk Grol Hindrik Harmannus Arnoldus "Henk" Grol is a Dutch judoka.Grol competed in the 2007 European Judo Championships in Belgrade, Hungary in the men's under 90 kg, as a replacement for Mark Huizinga, who cancelled last minute due to personal problems.He won gold in the men's under 100-kilo class at... |
Netherlands |
| 3. | Jevgeņijs Borodavko Jevgenijs Borodavko Jevgeņijs Borodavko is a Latvian judoka.By finishing 7th at the 2007 European Championships, he qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Latvia |
| 3. | Daniel Brata Daniel Brata Daniel Brata is a Romanian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Romania |
| 5. | Yauhen Biadulin | Belarus |
| 5. | Ariel Ze'evi | Israel |
| 7. | Dániel Hadfi Dániel Hadfi Dániel Hadfi is a Hungarian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com* on Judovision.org... |
Hungary |
| 7. | Dimitri Peters Dimitri Peters Dimitri Peters is a German judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Germany |
+100 kg
| Position | Judoka | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Martin Padar Martin Padar -Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Estonia |
| 2. | Grim Vuijsters | Netherlands |
| 3. | Ihar Makarau Ihar Makarau Ihar Makarau is a Belarusian judoka. He won the gold medal in the half-heavyweight division at the 2004 Summer Olympics.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com*... |
Belarus |
| 3. | Aleksandr Mikhailine Aleksandr Mikhailine Aleksandr Mikhailine is a Russian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com* on Judovision.org... |
Russia |
| 5. | Andreas Tölzer Andreas Tölzer Andreas Tölzer is a German judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com* Markus Wessel/WDR.de... |
Germany |
| 5. | Janusz Wojnarowicz Janusz Wojnarowicz Janusz Wojnarowicz is a Polish judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Poland |
| 7. | Adam Okroashvili Adam Okroashvili Adam Okroashvili is a Georgian judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Georgia (country) |
| 7. | Pierre Robin Pierre Robin (judoka) Pierre Robin is a French judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
France |
−48 kg
| Position | Judoka | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Frédérique Jossinet Frédérique Jossinet Frédérique Jossinet is a French Olympic judoka in the lightest class.-Olympic games:*2004 Olympic games in Athens, Greece:* Silver medal in the 48- kg class.... |
France |
| 2. | Eva Csernoviczki | Hungary |
| 3. | Michaela Baschin | Germany |
| 3. | Alina Alexandra Dumitru Alina Alexandra Dumitru Alina Alexandra Dumitru is a Romanian judoka. She is under contract with CSA Steaua Bucureşti.... |
Romania |
| 5. | Oiana Blanco | Spain |
| 5. | Volha Leshchanka | Belarus |
| 7. | Liudmila Bogdanova | Russia |
| 7. | Kubra Tekneci | Turkey |
−52 kg
| Position | Judoka | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Natalia Kuzyutina | Russia |
| 2. | Ana Carrascosa | Spain |
| 3. | Kitty Bravik | Netherlands |
| 3. | Ilse Heylen Ilse Heylen Ilse Heylen is a Belgian judoka. She won the bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.Heylen also became the 2005 European Champion and won a silver medal in 2004 and a bronze medal at the 2007 European Championships in Belgrade.- References :... |
Belgium |
| 5. | Petra Nareks Petra Nareks Petra Nareks is a Slovene judoka from the city of Celje. She is 6 time medalist in European championships in the under 52 kg category.- European Championships :* 3rd – Lisbon * 3rd – Belgrade )... |
Slovenia |
| 5. | Jaana Sundberg |  Finland |
| 7. | Aynur Samat | Turkey |
| 7. | Olha Sukha | Ukraine |
−57 kg
| Position | Judoka | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Telma Monteiro Telma Monteiro Telma Monteiro is a Portuguese judoka from the city of Almada. She is currently in the number two spot on the world ranking list. She is also a multi-time medal winner in both World and European Championships and Cups. She won silver medals in the last European and World Championships.Since July... |
Portugal |
| 2. | Sarah Clark | United Kingdom |
| 3. | Hedvig Karakas | Hungary |
| 3. | Morgane Ribout | France |
| 5. | Ioulietta Boukouvala |  Greece |
| 5. | Deborah Gravenstijn Deborah Gravenstijn Dibora Monick Olga "Deborah" Gravenstijn is a Dutch judoka and First Lieutenant in the Royal Netherlands Air Force... |
Netherlands |
| 7. | Sabrina Filzmoser Sabrina Filzmoser Sabrina Filzmoser is an Austrian judoka.-References:* on JudoInside.com* at sports-reference.com... |
Austria |
| 7. | Viola Waechter | Germany |
−63 kg
| Position | Judoka | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Urška Žolnir Urška Žolnir Urška Žolnir Bezalel is a Slovenian judoka.She won the bronze medal in the half-middleweight division at the 2004 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... |
Slovenia |
| 2. | Vera Koval | Russia |
| 3. | Marijana Miskovic | Croatia |
| 3. | Alice Schlesinger Alice Schlesinger Alice Schlesinger is an Israeli Olympic judoka. She is a former World Judo Championships bronze medalist, and European junior champion.-Biography:... |
|
| 5. | Irene Chevreuil | France |
| 5. | Elisabeth Willeboordse Elisabeth Willeboordse Elisabeth Willeboordse is a female judoka from the Netherlands, who won the title in the women's –63 kg division at the 2005 European Championships... |
Netherlands |
| 7. | Claudia Ahrens | Germany |
| 7. | Anastasija Lieshkova | Belarus |
−70 kg
| Position | Judoka | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lucie Décosse Lucie Décosse Lucie Décosse is a female French judoka.-Medals:She won several gold medals:* 2002: European Championships* 2005: World Championships* 2007: European Championships* 2010: World Championships... |
France |
| 2. | Kerstin Thiele | Germany |
| 3. | Edith Bosch Edith Bosch Edith Bosch is a Dutch Judoka who won the silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in the middleweight division.... |
Netherlands |
| 3. | Catherine Jacqes | Belgium |
| 5. | Cecilia Blanco | Spain |
| 5. | Anett Meszaros Anett Mészáros Anett Mészáros is a female judoka from Hungary.Mészáros claimed gold at the European Judo Championships in Vienna in August 2010.-External links: on judoinside.com... |
Hungary |
| 7. | Erica Barbieri | Italy |
| 7. | Natliya Smal | Ukraine |
−78 kg
| Position | Judoka | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Esther San Miguel | Spain |
| 2. | Maryna Pryshchepa | Ukraine |
| 3. | Sviatlana Tsimashenka | Belarus |
| 3. | Heide Wollert Heide Wollert Heide Wollert is a German judoka.-External links:* at sports-reference.com... |
Germany |
| 5. | Natalia Kazantseva | Russia |
| 5. | Céline Lebrun Céline Lebrun Céline Lebrun is a French judoka born in Paris, France. She has competed in judo at both national and international level... |
France |
| 7. | Assunta Galeone | Italy |
| 7. | Yahima Ramirez | Spain |
+78 kg
| Position | Judoka | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Elena Ivashchenko | Russia |
| 2. | Urszula Sadkowska Urszula Sadkowska -Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Poland |
| 3. | Gülşah Kocatürk Gülsah Kocatürk Gülşah Kocatürk is a Turkish female judoka competing in the heavyweight division. Currently, she is a member of the Belediyespor in Izmir.... |
Turkey |
| 3. | Franziska Konitz Franziska Konitz Franziska Konitz is a German judoka.-Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
Germany |
| 5. | Irine Leonidze | Georgia (country) |
| 5. | Lucija Polavder Lucija Polavder Lucija Polavder is a Slovene judoka. Polavder competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics where she didn't advance from the first round. At the 2008 Summer Olympics she advancet to the semifinals, where she was defeated by Japanese Maki Tsukada... |
Slovenia |
| 7. | Maryna Prokofyeva Maryna Prokofyeva Maryna Prokofyeva is a Ukrainian judoka.She finished in joint fifth place in the heavyweight division at the 2004 Summer Olympics, having lost the bronze medal match to Sun Fuming of China.-Achievements:... |
Ukraine |
| 7. | Sarah Adlington Sarah Adlington -Achievements:-References:* on JudoInside.com... |
United Kingdom |