Three bronzes for Asturias in the Spanish junior championship
01/02/2026
Great performance by the Asturian team, which missed several medals in the final stretch of the national
The Asturian judo team had an excellent participation in the Spanish junior championship in Pamplona, demonstrating the high competitive level and the good moment that Asturian judo is experiencing. The team was made up of Nayara Cuervo, Sara Zapatero, Rebeca Blanco, Alba Ferreras, Sofía Quiroga, Alejandra Pérez, Carmen Galache, Javier Simancas, Daniel Borghes, Gonzalo Gayol, Diego Menéndez and Manuel Rubiero, all of them showing dedication, commitment and a high level on the tatami.
The team’s work was reflected in three bronze medals, won by Nayara Cuervo in -52 kg; Alba Ferreras in -57 kg, and Diego Menéndez in +100 kg. Furthermore, Manuel Rubiero’s seventh place finish stands out, very close to the medal positions.
In general terms, the Asturian team managed to win a large number of fights, finishing ninth in the medal table, out of the 18 teams, leaving a very competitive image and reinforcing the good progression of its judokas.
A performance that confirms the great work that has been done and the promising future of judo in the Principality.
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