The youth judo squad from Fulda delivered a standout performance at the Hessenmeisterschaften tournament in Fulda, securing four bronze medals across the U11 and U13 age categories, according to reports from local sports coverage. Competing against regional talent over the weekend, the young athletes demonstrated technical skill and resilience despite physical setbacks and tough draws in several weight classes.
U11 Girls and Boys Secure Early Podiums in Fulda
Action began on Saturday with the youngest competitors in the under-11 division stepping onto the tatami. In the girls’ competition, Tamina Diegelmann claimed the bronze medal in the under-27-kilogram category, while teammate Ella Bergmann fought her way to a bronze finish in the under-36-kilogram division, as reported by osthessen-news.de. Hedi Mittwoch narrowly missed a podium finish in the same under-27-kilogram class, securing a strong fifth place.
On the boys’ side, Platon Koriavets delivered an impressive sequence of matches in the under-34-kilogram division to earn a bronze medal. Other U11 competitors gained valuable championship experience: Lina Kaufmann and Lewin Böhmer finished seventh in their respective weight classes of under 40 kilograms and under 31 kilograms. First-time tournament participants Leonhard Jordan and Lukas Vogel competed with intensity but did not place.
U13 Squad Adds Fourth Bronze and Overcomes Setbacks
Sunday’s schedule shifted to the under-13 division, where Arvid Heurich provided the highlight of the day for the club. Fighting in the under-37-kilogram weight class, Heurich put together a dominant series of bouts to capture the fourth bronze medal of the weekend for the team.
Fellow U13 competitor Samuel Mondejar finished fifth in his division during his debut at the state championships. The team also faced tough misfortune on Sunday: Valentin Schoppet built a commanding lead in the under-40-kilogram category but was forced to withdraw following an unfortunate injury, ultimately placing seventh. Andreas Krenzer competed in the under-37-kilogram class but bowed out early after struggling to find his rhythm.
Coaching Staff Focuses Forward on Upcoming Home Events
The coaching staff—comprising Oleksandr Koriavets, Annerose Simon, and Kay Heger—expressed immense pride in the discipline and fighting spirit shown by the young athletes throughout the weekend tournament. The squad has little time to rest before returning to competition.
The club will host the upcoming district championships (Bezirkskämpfe) in its home hall on Saturday, followed immediately by a friendly tournament tailored for beginners on Sunday. These back-to-back events give the developing roster an immediate chance to build on their state championship experience in familiar surroundings.
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