Four athletes from A.S.D. Judo Valle Maira have secured qualification for the upcoming national finals following regional competition at the sports hall in Leinì, Turin, lavocedialba.it reported. The club advanced three competitors through the regional tournament on October 18, 2026, while a fourth athlete earned direct entry based on national rankings.
Diego Allione and Matteo Mandrile Lead the Esordienti B Qualification in Leinì
The regional qualification matches for the A2 Esordienti B category took place on the afternoon of Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the municipal sports facility in Leinì, Turin. Competing in the 55 kg division, Diego Allione claimed a first-place finish by winning two bouts via ippon, securing his spot in the national championship final, according to lavocedialba.it. In the same weight class, club teammate Matteo Mandrile placed third. Targatocn.it noted that Mandrile opened with an ippon victory before dropping his second match due to a lapse in concentration, but rebounded in his third bout to earn the bronze medal and qualification.
Aurora Dell’Aquila and Marco Varetto Secure Direct Entry Through National Rankings
While Allione and Mandrile fought through the regional brackets in Turin, Aurora Dell’Aquila advanced to the national finals without needing to compete at Leinì. Lavocedialba.it reported that Dell’Aquila secured direct passage in the 44 kg division by virtue of her 12th-place standing in the national ranking list. Similarly, Marco Varetto bypassed the regional qualification stage for the A2 absolute championships due to his position in the national rankings for the 81 kg category, as detailed by targatocn.it.
National Championship Final Dates and Venue at PalaPellicone
With regional qualification rounds concluded, attention turns to the national finals held at the PalaPellicone facility in Ostia Lido. The A2 Esordienti B national final is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22, 2026, where Allione, Mandrile, and Dell’Aquila will represent the Valle Maira club, according to targatocn.it. Prior to that event, Marco Varetto will compete in the A2 Absolute Italian Championship final, which takes place at the same venue in Ostia Lido on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026.
