JUDO: THE 19th DEPARTMENTAL CUP OF BLACK BELTS OPEN TO CADETS AND HAUTS-DE-FRANCE.

The tradition continues in Hirson. Better, canceled last year due to confinement, the Black Belts (and Browns) Cup beats all attendance records. There had never been so much fighting on Armistice Day. Tomorrow, 140 judokas will be playing on the tatami mats in the Michel Carpentier room, on which they will benefit from the precious advice of Lilian Barreyre, a specialist in standing work, but also on the ground (here on the far right).

From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., as was explained in a press conference, the morning of Thursday will first be devoted to training supervised by the black belt 5e dan and Sports Technical Advisor of Hauts-de-France. He will develop a pedagogical approach, with scenarios and technical demonstrations in support. Among the novelties of the day, the hirsonnaise competition is open to the entire Hauts-de-France region with the presence of the clubs of Wallers-Aremberg, Maubeuge, Glageon, ACOM Artois, Judo-Oise Picardie, Fourmies, Villers -Outréaux, Masnières, Béthune or Aniche.

In the afternoon, still in the Carpentier room, from 1:45 p.m. the competitions by weight category will begin. Another novelty this year, Hirson will welcome cadets 1,2 and 3. The 3rd year will be able to compete with the black belts. In total, out of the 140 participants, nearly sixty seniors, juniors and cadets 3 will compete in this now regional cup.