Salzburg’s veteran judoka claimed second place in the regional standings at the 35th Austrian Judo Masters, capturing six gold, five silver, and three bronze medals in Linz on October 10, 2026. Records show the team finished behind host Upper Austria in the over-30 state championships, underscoring deep athletic depth across multiple weight and age divisions.
Gold Medals Showcase Salzburger Strength
Six athletes topped their respective podiums to anchor Salzburg’s team performance. Manuel Trifich of SV Judo Bürmoos led the charge by winning the M1 division under 73 kg. In the M3 category up to 90 kg, Lars Bathen of PSV Salzburg secured a gold medal, while clubmate Daniel Zdarsky claimed the M5 title in the under-81 kg class. Additional gold medals went to Christian Winkler of JC Sanjindo in the M6 under-66 kg division, Georg Erber of PSV Salzburg in the M6 under-73 kg class, and Hermann Schmölzer of JC Sanjindo, who triumphed in the M7 under-66 kg bracket.
Silver and Bronze Podium Finishes
Salzburg added five silver medals to its tally through consistent performances across veteran brackets. Martin Patsch of United Judoka took second in the M1 under-90 kg class. PSV Salzburg added silver medals via Alexander Lacchini Sen. in the M4 under-66 kg division, Thomas Rabara in the M5 under-81 kg category, and Kazem Souri in the M6 under-66 kg bracket. Alfons Schussmann of United Judoka rounded out the silver count by finishing second in the M8 over-100 kg division. Meanwhile, bronze medals were awarded to Mehrshad Sadeghi of PSV Salzburg in the M3 under-81 kg class, Emanuel Promok of JC Hallein Tennengau in the M3 over-100 kg category, and Peter Hauck of PSV Salzburg in the M4 under-73 kg division.
Club Standings and Association Recognition
In the overall club standings, PSV Salzburg Judo finished as the most successful club of the entire tournament. JC Sanjindo also secured a strong finish, placing as the third most successful club at the Linz competition. The Salzburg Judo Landesverband issued formal congratulations to all participating athletes, noting that the results highlight the high standard and sustained engagement of veteran judo athletes throughout the region.
Tournament Details and Chronology
The 35th edition of the Austrian Veterans Judo Championships took place on October 10, 2026, in Linz. The annual event gathers athletes aged 30 and over from across Austria to compete in regional and club comparisons.
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