The 2022 IBJJF European Championships has drawn some big names from across the world. But unlike several previous editions of Euros, most of the key athletes this year are European-born.

Among the many athletes from Brazil, the United States and beyond, there are more than 100 black belts registered for Euros who will be competing on home turf. Here are the top 20 European athletes who are likely to hit the podium at the 2022 IBJJF European Championships.

Returning Champs

Ffion Davies | United Kingdom | Lightweight

Tommy Langaker | Norway | Middleweight

Serena Gabrielli | Italy | Roosterweight

Returning Medalists

Adam Wardzinski | Poland | Heavyweight

Bruno Dias | Portugal | Medium Heavyweight

Jakub Zajkowski Poland | Heavyweight

Making Europeans Black Belt Debut

Yasmira Dias | Portugal | Super Heavyweight

Tarik Hopstock | Norway | Middleweight

Margot Ciccarelli | United Kingdom | Lightweight

Other European Favorites

Espen Mathiesen | Norway | Lightweight

Marcus Phelan | United Kingdom | Featherweight

Rose-Marie El Sharouni | Netherlands | Light Featherweight

Leon Larman | France | Lightweight

Bradley Hill | United Kingdom | Middleweight

Luca Anacoreta | Italy | Medium Heavyweight

Taylor Pearman | United Kingdom | Medium Heavyweight

Thomas Bracher | United Kingdom | Heavyweight

Marko Oikarainen | Finland | Roosterweight

Claire-France Thevenon | France | Super Heavyweight