The Judo Union Kirchham clinched a dramatic qualification for the Schülerliga Final Four during a high-stakes weekend of competition, extending a streak that dates back to the tournament’s inception. The club faced a crucial showdown away against SV Gallneukirchen on Friday, October 2, where their streak hung in the balance before the young judoka secured the necessary result under intense pressure.
Gallneukirchen Showdown Secures Schülerliga Streak
Entering the final round of the Schülerliga, the Judo Union Kirchham faced the prospect of missing the tournament’s final stage. The team held firm during their away fixture against SV Gallneukirchen, throwing everything into the contest to punch their ticket. This success preserves a record, as the club has reached the Final Four in every single edition of the Schülerliga competition since it was established. On the same mats in Gallneukirchen, Kirchham’s Landesliga B team delivered a commanding 13:3 victory, reinforcing the depth of the club’s squads across regional divisions.
Wörmanseder and Cura-Lehner Win Medals in Wels
Action shifted on Saturday to Wels for the international COLOP-Masters, which was hosted for the first time as a two-day Austrian Cup. Johannes Wörmanseder claimed gold in the U18 division in the over-90-kilogram weight class. In the U21 category, David Cura-Lehner triumphed in the over-100-kilogram division, while Johannes Wörmanseder added a silver medal in the under-100-kilogram category. Additional podium finishes included bronze medals from Nico Zagler in the under-66-kilogram division and Klaus Wörmanseder in the under-81-kilogram category.
Salzkammergut League Match Sets Up Season Finish
While competitors contended in Wels, Kirchham’s Landesliga A squad traveled to Schörfling on Saturday evening for a fixture against the Judoteam Salzkammergut. Kirchham secured a clear victory in the matchup, earning a strong positioning and momentum as the regional league season approaches its final stretch.
Sunday Medal Sweep at the COLOP-Masters
The medal count climbed further on Sunday during the 32nd International COLOP-Judo-Masters in Wels. Four young competitors captured gold in their respective brackets: Anna Gruber in the U14 under-36-kilogram category, Emma Grujic in the U12 over-52-kilogram division, Luca Blohberger in the U16 under-60-kilogram class, and Theo Coric in the U14 under-50-kilogram division. Silver medals went to Emma Grujic in the U12 under-52-kilogram category, Jovana Grabovac in the U16 under-70-kilogram class, and Kevin Ennser in the U16 under-60-kilogram division. Bronze finishes from Julia Rahn in the U14 under-48-kilogram class and Mihajlo Grabovac in the U12 under-50-kilogram bracket rounded out the weekend results across three intense days of competition.
