Lamezia Terme – From 1 to 3 November, the last Open of 2024 took place in Follonica, organized by Fijlkam (Italian Judo Wrestling Karate and Martial Arts Federation) valid for the national team call-up.
Around 1,500 athletes took part in the event. In addition to Maestro De Pace Enrico, four Calabrians were present: the Asd Martial Kroton Ryu with the athlete Sara Monteleone, and the Asd Sport Karate Curinga with the athletes Alessio Gallo, Alessia Lorusso and Maria Luisa De Pace who faced the challenges with dignity preliminaries, raising the name of their club.
The results
Kumite (fighting) – Alessio Gallo
“In kumite, Alessio Gallo demonstrated remarkable skill and determination. Although he failed to advance to the final stages, his performance highlighted his potential and dedication to the sport.”
Kata (forms) – Alessia Lorusso and Maria Luisa De Pace
“In the kata, Alessia Lorusso and Maria Luisa De Pace prove they are precise and meticulous. Particularly noteworthy was the performance of Maria Luisa De Pace, who took fifth place by performing five kata while facing difficult and highly trained opponents. Maria Luisa in the final for the bronze medal missed the podium by just five tenths, stopping in 5th place, but her result allowed her to accumulate several points to be able to join the Top 10 in Italy in the category cadets, a prestigious achievement that rewards her commitment and passion. Thanks to these exceptional performances, the athletes of Asd Sport Karate Curinga continue to bring prestige to their small community of Curinga, demonstrating that with sacrifice and hours of training spent in the gym, they can achieve important goals and thus make their dreams come true ”.
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