Seysses Judo: Juniors and Cadets Shine with Podium Wins in Toulouse and Brittany

The Seysses‍ Arts Martiaux team had an action-packed weekend filled with ⁤thrilling competitions. on Saturday, the junior squad showcased their skills at the ⁤departmental criterium held in Toulouse.

seven athletes from Seysses⁢ stepped onto the tatami mats, ready to prove their mettle.‍ Célia Chenine, Schaima Lassar, Eliott Riga Emery, and Quentin Guyonneau delivered spirited performances, demonstrating both ⁣determination⁣ and technical prowess. While they didn’t secure⁣ a ranking, ⁤their efforts were⁤ commendable. ‍Zaki Ourahmane and Nathan Silvestri, however, stole the spotlight. Both competitors dominated their⁤ matches, advancing to the finals. Zaki emerged victorious, claiming the top spot, while Nathan secured a well-deserved second place. The⁤ day’s standout story was Estelle Soulié, who made a⁣ triumphant return after an early-season injury.Her performance was nothing short of spectacular, as she executed flawless ippons throughout the competition. She sealed her victory with a‍ stunning ippon ‍in the final, ⁢earning the championship title.

On Sunday, the‍ cadet team traveled to Brittany to compete in the national excellence tournament in Cesson. The event attracted top-tier talent, making for an ⁢intense and highly competitive atmosphere. Hugo‍ Soulié once again proved his dominance, clinching an notable third place. Other participants, including Manolo ⁢Camus, Wael Soukni, Adam ⁣Chenine, Agathe Autouard, Chiara Dupuy, Yassine ⁢Ben Hellal, Gabin‍ Cabassud, and Florian Jubéro, delivered⁣ strong performances⁣ but fell short of ranking. A special mention goes to Lauryne⁢ Dufour from St Clar ‍de Rivière, who trains with the seysses team. She ⁣achieved a notable fifth-place finish, highlighting her growing potential in the sport.

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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