Led by an ambitious generation, the judo club faces the future with confidence and determination.
It was an important moment for Judo Rodez Aveyron and its leaders. They held their first general meeting since their arrival at the head of the club. Around thirty licensees were present at the Raymond-Saquet dojo to witness this important moment in the life of the association, marked by a new dynamic and ambitious projects. President Jérémy Harelle, elected following the resignation of the old office in April 2025, led this meeting alongside his team.
This is the moment to definitively close the assessment of the past season, considered “very positive”. Financially, the club was able to turn things around and stabilize its cash flow thanks to qualified management. “rigorous” and through the involvement of volunteers.
Regional champions
On the tatami mats, great performances can also be observed. Minimums qualified for the French championship. This is also the case for a mixed team, bronze medalist at the regional championship, before moving to the next level. When a men’s team won the title of regional team champion.
In short, the JRA welcomes several high-performance athletes in all categories, from juniors to seniors.
Buoyed by these results, the club is approaching the new season with enthusiasm. A new generation is on the move, supported by its leaders and its sports management. For the second consecutive year, the JRA obtained the gold label from the French Judo Federation, a distinction which rewards the commitment, results and dynamics of the club. It is the only Aveyron club to obtain this label. In France, only 137 clubs benefit from this distinction. Enough to give ideas for the future. Numerous projects are in preparation to strengthen the attractiveness of the club, support young athletes and develop the practice of judo in the Ruthenian territory.
