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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.

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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