Para-judo and judo veterans celebrate in Tremblay

On June 18 and 19, the Palais des Sports in Tremblay-en-France (Seine-Saint-Denis) will vibrate to the rhythm of veteran judo and para-judo/jujitsu.

The party promises to be beautiful in Tremblay-en-France (Seine-Saint-Denis). The Dionysian commune will host this Saturday June 18 and Sunday June 19 the French veteran judo championship as well as the French para-judo/jujitsu cadet and senior championship. The first day of this sports weekend will honor the para-judokas.

During the same day, the female and male veteran categories will fight to win the competition. The -48kg, -52kg, -57kg, 60kg, -63kg, -66kg, -73kg, -70kg, -78kg, +78kg, -81kg, -90kg, -100kg and +100kg will be on the mats to do battle. The next day, it will be the turn of the men in the veteran categories -60kg, -66kg, -73kg, -81kg, -90kg, 100kg and +100kg to compete for the honorary title of champion of France.

Veteran judo in place for its second French championship

The French veterans championship will celebrate its second edition near Tremblay-en-France. The first having taken place last year at the Institut du Judo in Paris. During its launch on June 5 and 6, 2021, Philippe Taurines, federal head of veteran judo, explained to The Spirit of Judo the origin of this decision as well as the procedures for contributing to it.

“We have been fighting for five years to set up this event. Veteran judo is experiencing real and growing success in our country with nearly 1,800 fighters who have participated in national tournaments, European and world championships. For this first French championship, we have decided that only judokas who have participated in two tournaments on the veteran circuit (an A label and an Excellence label) or two competitions on the senior qualifying circuit for the French 1st championships can register. , 2nd or 3rd division. These “France” veterans will not give rise to any selection for the European or world championships. » Spread the word, judo will be king throughout the weekend in Tremblay-en-France.