The young judoka from Canal, Yanis Cotillard, 16, officially received his first dan black belt in judo at the Ours de Grisolles dojo, from the hands of Patrick Ferrara, technical director of the club and also a teacher, surrounded by his two other coaches, Dominique Ducournau. and Thomas Lamy.
The next day, he moved to Paris to participate in the French cadet championships, in the under 90 kg category. Patrick Ferrara, who has been training Yanis Cotillard for twelve years at the Judo-Club in Graubünden, has high hopes for this young judoka who won the South France tournament in Marseille in April. This French championship can open the doors to the future European Championship in Riga, Latvia. In the meantime, this resident of the Toulouse hopefuls center will participate in the European Cadet Cup in Porec, Croatia. “His physical and sporting qualities will also allow him to be outclassed in juniors”, adds Patrick Ferrara, very proud of this 121st black belt trained at the club.
