The Italian sporting calendar is brimming with activity this weekend, from March 21st to 23rd, as athletes compete across judo, karate and wrestling disciplines in Leinì, Fondi, Ostia, Follonica, and Tbilisi. The Federazione Italiana Judo Lotta Karate e Arti Marziali (Italian Judo, Wrestling, Karate and Martial Arts Federation) is overseeing a busy schedule of events, showcasing talent at both the national and international levels.
Italian Judo Championships Draw Over 800 Athletes to Leinì
The spotlight this weekend is firmly on judo, with the Italian Cadets A2 Championships taking place in Leinì. Organizers anticipate over 800 participants, including a strong contingent of 36 athletes representing the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Among those competing are Lorenzo Battistella (-60 kg, Judo Tamai), Alice Bertossi (-48 kg, Polisportiva Villanova), Ivan Bonanni (-55 kg, Judo Club Tolmezzo), and Mirco Bone (-73 kg, Skorpion PN).
The Friuli-Venezia Giulia roster also includes Zeno Brighenti (-81 kg, Società Ginnastica Triestina), Bryan Justin Camol (-73 kg, Judo Tamai), Rebecca Anna Carioni (-63 kg, White Tiger), and Giada Casetta (-63 kg, Polisportiva Villanova). Further representation comes from Alessio Cazzola and Roberto Cazzola (-66 kg, both Società Ginnastica Triestina), Matteo Colonnello (-60 kg, Fenati PN), Ralf Otoniel Contreras Heredia (-60 kg, Judo Azzanese), and Lorenzo Copat (-66 kg, Skorpion PN).
Rounding out the regional competitors are Diana Cudini (-57 kg, DLF Udine), Gioele Domini (-46 kg, DLF Udine), Marco Ferrari (-81 kg, Dojo Sacile), Pamela Fiorenza (-52 kg, Sport Team Udine), Daniele Giacometti (-66 kg, DLF Udine), Bojana Grujic (-52 kg, DLF Udine), Carolina Pia Iannone (-63 kg, DLF Udine), Ana Knez (+70 kg, S. Vito PN), Lorenzo La Manna (-73 kg, DLF Udine), Andrea Mattana (-50 kg, Società Ginnastica Triestina), Gabriele Antonello Mattana (-73 kg, Società Ginnastica Triestina), Angela Menegon (-63 kg, Montereale), Matteo Mikhalovych (-81 kg, Skorpion PN), Matteo Paolato (-55 kg, Società Ginnastica Triestina), Anna Perraro (-48 kg, Sport Team Udine), Emanuel Pllana (-81 kg, S. Vito PN), Maia Sponza (-52 kg, Società Ginnastica Triestina), Milica Stevanovic (-57 kg, Società Ginnastica Triestina), Victoria Giorgia Toma (-63 kg, Dojo Sacile), Fabian Von Stepski-Doliwa (-55 kg, Società Ginnastica Triestina), Andrij Vovk (-73 kg, DLF Udine), Alexandru-Nicolas Zamfir (-90 kg, Skorpion PN), and Francesco Zamolo (-66 kg, DLF Udine).
Kata Competition Highlights Judo Action in Fondi
Shifting focus to Fondi (Latina), the Trofeo Italia di Kata will showcase the artistry of judo kata on Sunday. Several regional pairs will be vying for top honors. In the Trofeo Italia Kata A1, Kodokan Goshin Jutsu, Gregori Marino and Tarlao Michela will represent their region. For the Trofeo Italia Kata A2, Rainis Gianluca and Rattà Tommaso will compete in the Katame No Kata, while Clocchiatti Loris and Fuligni Amos will perform the Kodokan Goshin Jutsu. The regional contingent is completed by Cargnel Matteo and Ceccotti Matteo in the Ju No Kata U18, and Bouanani Taha and Ashraf Hamad in the Katame No Kata U15.
International Judo Spotlight on Tbilisi Grand Slam
On the international stage, the Grand Slam in Tbilisi is already underway. Italy’s Asya Tavano is among the competitors representing the nation, with further details available in previously published reports.
Karate Competitors Converge in Follonica for Coppa Italia
Karate athletes will gather at the Pala Golfo in Follonica for the Coppa Italia, an event boasting over 1,200 registered participants. Representing the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region are Lara Cecchetto (Cadette Kata femminile, Shotokan Karate Pozzuolo del Friuli), Sebastiano Pavan (Juniores Kata maschile, Shotokan Karate Pozzuolo del Friuli), and Anna Zori (Karate Do Trieste ASD) competing in both the Seniores and U21 Kata femminile categories.
Italian U15 and Master Wrestling Championships in Ostia
Concluding the weekend’s events, the PalaPellicone in Ostia will host the Italian U15 and Master Wrestling Championships on Sunday. Notably, no athletes from Friuli-Venezia Giulia are scheduled to participate in this event.
This weekend promises a diverse and exciting showcase of combat sports talent across Italy, highlighting the dedication and skill of athletes in judo, karate, and wrestling. The Federazione Italiana Judo Lotta Karate e Arti Marziali continues to foster growth and competition within these disciplines, providing a platform for athletes to excel at both the national and international levels.
Keep an eye on Archysport for further updates and results from these championships as they unfold. The next major checkpoint will be the publication of full results from the Leinì Judo Championships on Monday.
