Tomás Ferrandiz swept the judo field at the Andes Talleres Open in Mendoza ahead of a heavy national and international double-header in November 2026. The San Juan judoka put on a dominant display to capture first place in his category, setting the stage for a critical stretch of closing-season competitions.
Andes Talleres Open Victory Sets Up November Campaign
The latest triumph at the Andes Talleres Open in Mendoza highlights a strong run of form for Ferrandiz, who carries prominent national and international projections. While provincial open tournaments serve primarily as preparation, the Mendoza gold medal confirms his readiness as the calendar flips toward the final weeks of 2026. Training efforts under the Federación Sanjuanina de Judo and the provincial sports secretariat remain steady as the athlete enters the most demanding block of his year.
National and International Dates in San Juan and Mexico
Ferrandiz faces two distinct competitive checkpoints in November 2026. First, he will compete at the Torneo Clausura Nacional, scheduled for November 19 to 22 in San Juan, where the national title for his category will be decided. Shortly after, the focus shifts abroad to the Panamericanos Juveniles Cancun 2026, set for November 28 and 29 in Quintana Roo, Mexico, covering categories A and B. Alongside his training regimen, financial preparations continue to secure the necessary funding for the trip to Mexico.
San Juan Delegation Dominates Mendoza Team Standings
Ferrandiz was far from the only San Juan judoka to find success at the Mendoza venue. Led by coach Luis Meritello, the San Juan delegation captured multiple championships and runner-up finishes to claim first place in the overall team standings. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo finished second, followed by Andes Talleres in third place.
Individual gold medalists from the San Juan contingent included Benicio Navarro, Juanjo Cabrera, Santiago Rosas, Agustín Rosas, Jeremías Fernández, and Milton Manrique. Earning silver medals were Simón Dávila, Carlos Bustos, and Martín Rosas. The team event lineup featured Santiago Rosas, Mateo Dávila, Augusto Fager, Agustín Rosas, and Jeremías Fernández.
Torneo Clausura Nacional Awaits in San Juan
With the Mendoza open concluded, the Federación Sanjuanina de Judo turns its complete attention to hosting duties. Mid-November brings the Torneo Nacional Clausura to San Juan, gathering top judokas from across the country to close out the 2026 competitive season.
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