Rivesaltes Judo Club Shines at Saint-Cyprien Departmental Tournament for Young Judokas

The second⁣ annual⁣ departmental judo championship for benjamins,⁣ chicks, mini-chicks, and⁣ baby judo was held in Saint-Cyprien, drawing participants from across the region. Representing⁣ the Rivesaltais Judo Club were 7 of the youngest competitors, 8 chicks, 16 mini-chicks, and 11 baby judo athletes. In total, 42 judokas showcased their skills and determination, excelling in their respective categories.

Benjamins Category Highlights

Nathan Beck Andreu, Lucien Pannabieres, Eliot dupre, Hugo rodrigues,⁢ and Mathéo Fourcade secured fifth-place finishes in their divisions. Meanwhile, Esteban Segura⁤ Martos claimed the gold medal with an remarkable performance, achieving ⁣three victories by Ippon.

Chicks Division Standouts

Ophélie Beck Andreu dominated her category, earning the⁣ gold medal. Lou ⁣Nicoleau and Raphael Serié took home silver medals, ⁤while ⁤Léa Esperanca and Emmy Cannel were awarded bronze for their‍ outstanding efforts.

mini-Chicks Achievements

Gold medals were awarded to Sohan casademont, Damien Navagas, Adam Bereil, Lucas Paredes, Elesia Spengler, Sandro Pastor, Alicia‍ Bonnafous, and Illya Kimenko. Silver medals went to Ayden Bonnafous, Illia ⁤Klymenko, nathan Erenian, Kylian drew, Théo Decasteker, Léo Vitalle Coste, Adrien Mallen, ⁣and Romy Lefevre. Bronze medalists included Maeva Canadell, Jules Roques, Emma Rullac, Arthur Couralet, benjamin Mohedano, arthur Barnier, Angel Marvie, Pilfer Llaurens, and Lucas Paredes.

Baby Judo⁣ Champions

Eléanore Guiraud, Kyara Pitiot, Appopline Bonneil, Antonin Negre, Gabriel Duc, Rim⁣ Bereil, ⁢Alesio Ruiz, Diego Klapper, Leandro Ortiz,⁢ Noha Triboulat, Timeo⁣ Bidia, Noelie Barragues, Cassandra Bonnafous, Emilie Fabre, and Jana ⁢Melliand all secured gold ‍medals in their respective categories, demonstrating exceptional talent and dedication.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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