Three young competitors from the Breitenfelder Sportverein have secured qualification for the under-15 northern German judo championships scheduled for September 26, 2026, in Bremen. The tournament represents the highest national competitive tier for the age group.
Tom Knuth Claims Silver in Bremen
Tom Knuth, who holds regional titles in both the U13 and U15 divisions, advanced through his early matches against opponents from Hannover and Hamburg. Competing as the youngest athlete in his category, Knuth won his opening rounds to reach the final bout. There, he met a seeded competitor from Bremen and absorbed a narrow defeat, finishing the tournament with a silver medal while remaining eligible to compete in the younger U13 bracket.
Pria Marsch Gains Experience in Regional Fields
Pria Marsch joined her club teammates in Bremen following a regional campaign that yielded a third-place finish in the U15 division and a runner-up result in the U13 category at the state championships. Like Knuth, Marsch belongs to the youngest birth year in her current competition tier. She logged additional match experience by facing established opponents throughout the bracket.
Luna Marsch Reaches Bronze Medal Match
Thirteen-year-old Luna Marsch, reigning U15 state champion, opened her tournament with a loss against an opponent from Lower Saxony. She rebounded through the repechage rounds to contest the bronze medal match. After securing an early score that officials did not count as an immediate victory, Marsch surrendered control during a ground sequence near the final bell, concluding her tournament in fifth place.
Athletes Face Packed Schedule Through December
The three athletes face a packed schedule of domestic and international fixtures stretching through December before the winter break begins. For inquiries regarding the judo program, head coach Claudia Marsch can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at 04542/6624.
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