Menorcan Judo Stars Shine at Insular Championships
Last Saturday’s School Insular Judo Championships in the Children and Cadet divisions saw Menorcan judokas claim victory, securing spots in the Balearic School finals in Palma de Mallorca at the end of March. A dazzling display of skill and determination illuminated the mat.
Dominating Performances Across Categories
A total of 21 judokas earned gold medals, showcasing the depth of talent within Menorcan Judo. The impressive haul included a remarkable 13 medals from the Judo Castell club alone.
Judo Castell’s Medal Haul
- Infant Masculino: Harrison Perkins (-50kg), Dídac martínez (-55kg), Karim Villanueva (-60kg), Joaquín Rodríguez (+66kg)
- Female Infantil: selva Sánchez (-63kg), Violeta Ceriotti (+63kg)
- Male Cadet: Martí Llopis (-50kg), Efrem Farfán (-60kg), Marc Rocha (-66kg)
- Female Cadet: Niobe Vives (-52kg), Ona Sánchez (-57kg), Ainoha Arnau (-70kg), Júlia Sánchez (+70kg)
Menorcan Escola Club’s Triumph
The Menorcan Escola Club also contributed substantially to the island’s success, claiming three gold medals.
- Male Cadet: Guillermo Pedrosa (-73kg), Darío Villalonga (-90kg)
- Female Infantil: Amaia Bagur (-57kg)
haruka Club and Judo Sant Lluís Contributed
The Haruka Club and Judo Sant Lluís clubs also added to the Menorcan medal count.
- Haruka Club (male Cadet): Joan Gener (-55kg), Roger Paredes (-81kg)
- Haruka Club (Male Child): Joan Taltavull (-66kg)
- Judo Sant Lluís (Female Infantil): Mara Pérez (-48kg), Paula Ortega (-52kg)
This impressive showing promises a strong Menorcan presence at the upcoming Balearic School finals.