A contingent of judo athletes from Burgos earned five podium finishes during the recent Supercopa de España Infantil and Cadete held at the Pabellón de los Deportes in Santander.
Supercopa de España Results for Burgos
While the competition featured elite youth talent, the Burgos delegation succeeded in placing eight judokas in scoring positions throughout the Supercopa. Daniel Maté, representing the Club Grandmontagne, stood out as the sole medalist from Burgos in the Supercopa categories. Competing in the under-55 kilogram weight class, Maté secured a silver medal in the infantil division.
Copa de Cantabria Alevín Medalists
The Burgos representation saw further success in the concurrently held Copa de Cantabria Alevín, where athletes claimed four additional medals. Emma Ortiz of Club Grandmontagne captured gold in the 28-kilogram category. Additional gold medals were awarded to Gema Rufino (Judo Club Suzaku) in the 48-kilogram division and Coral Tortosa (Gimnasio Élite) in the over-48 kilogram class. Efrén Aparicio, also of Gimnasio Élite, rounded out the local performance with a bronze medal in the 38-kilogram category.
Spanish Judokas from All 17 Communities Compete
The weekend in Santander served as a major gathering for the Spanish judo community, incorporating competitors from all 17 autonomous communities. The organizers structured the weekend to host the Supercopa for the cadet and infantil levels, while the Alevín-aged judokas participated in the regional Copa de Cantabria. This dual-competition format provided a platform for both established national competitors and emerging youth talent to compete in a single venue.
Who Won Medals at the Copa De Cantabria?
Who were the gold medalists from Burgos in the Copa de Cantabria?
The gold medalists from Burgos in the Alevín category were Emma Ortiz (Club Grandmontagne) in the 28-kilogram division, Gema Rufino (Judo Club Suzaku) in the 48-kilogram division, and Coral Tortosa (Gimnasio Élite) in the over-48 kilogram division.
How many international countries were represented at the event?
According to reports, the competition included participants from three countries outside of Spain: the United States, Great Britain, and France.
Which athlete secured the only medal for Burgos in the Supercopa de España?
Daniel Maté of the Club Grandmontagne earned the only medal for the Burgos delegation in the Supercopa, taking home silver in the infantil under-55 kilogram weight class.
