Trofeo Italia Lucania Judokas Secure Podiums in Policoro
Judoka Riccionese ASD athletes Sofia Longo and Anna Vittoria Forlani secured podium finishes at the Trofeo Italia Lucania held on November 24 and 25, 2025, at the Pala Ercole in Policoro, Matera, according to reports. Competing in the national circuit for Under-18 and Under-21 prospects, Longo and Forlani anchored a strong weekend for the club across both age divisions.
Cadet Campaign Opens With Double Bronze
The opening day at the Lucanian mats featured the Under-18 Cadets division. Longo and Forlani carved out matching third-place finishes to collect bronze medals recognized by the technical staff for their high competitive value. Teammates Luca Fornasiero, Luca De Matteis, and Jiahui Lin also advanced past their opening bouts in the tournament bracket. While they missed out on the repechage rounds, coaches noted that all three fighters displayed strong character and steady technical development throughout the day.
Longo Wins Second Bronze in Junior Bracket
Sunday shifted the competition to the Under-21 Junior bracket. Alessandro Fabbri represented the men’s squad, putting up a determined fight before exiting in the opening round without a repechage path. Returning to the tatami after their Saturday efforts, Longo and Forlani delivered another round of high-level performances. Longo repeated her podium success with a second bronze medal, while Forlani finished fifth after reaching the semifinal block. The coaching staff pointed to the weekend as a concrete step forward for the entire roster.
Roma A2 Finals Await on December 8
Judoka Riccionese ASD returns to training immediately to prepare for the upcoming national calendar. The squad’s next test arrives on December 8, 2025, in Rome for the A2 finals of the Italian Absolute Championships.
