European Champion Joanne van Lieshout finding balance beyond the tatami
By by Hans van Essen
When Joanne van Lieshout stepped onto the top of the European podium in Tbilisi in 2026, it felt like both a breakthrough and a confirmation. Already crowned world champion in 2024, the Dutch judoka has steadily built one of the most…
When Joanne van Lieshout stepped onto the top of the European podium in Tbilisi in 2026, it felt like both a breakthrough and a confirmation. Already crowned world champion in 2024, the Dutch judoka has steadily built one of the most…
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