The regional judo calendar in Trentino has shifted toward upcoming national championships following qualification matches held across the territory on October 18, 2026, Fijlkam reported. Competitors in the Esordienti B and Assoluti categories secured their places in upcoming tournament phases during Sunday’s bouts, setting up national matchups in Lazio and Friuli-Venezia Giulia over the autumn and winter months.
For the athletes who advanced from Sunday’s regional events, the schedule moves quickly to national competition venues. The Campionato Italiano A2 Assoluti is scheduled for November 7 and 8, 2026, in Lido di Ostia, Rome. That same venue will host the Campionato Italiano A2 Esordienti B on November 21 and 22, 2026. Meanwhile, the Campionato Italiano A1 Esordienti B will take place on December 13, 2026, in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Udine.
Trentino Qualifiers for Esordienti B Categories
In the female Esordienti B division, Elettra Fedrizzi (-40 kg), Camilla Zanettin (-48 kg), and Emelin Cerchiaro (-52 kg) qualified for the A2 phase, all representing Judo San TN. They are joined by Bianca Stimpfl (-63 kg) of Ippon Academy and Gaia Robbiati (-63 kg) of Judo San TN, as well as Beatrice Marchiorello (-70 kg) of Judo San and Alyssa Taboni (-70 kg) of Judo Kizuna, alongside Viola Caden (+70 kg) of Ippon Academy. Sofia Caresia (-48 kg) of Judo Club Pergine and Chiara Viola (-57 kg) of Judo San TN qualified directly.
In the male Esordienti B division, Bryan Iovinella (-42 kg) of Ippon Academy and Arsenie Munteanu Maxim (-42 kg) of Judo San TN booked their places in the A2 phase. They are joined by Joey Javer Vallejo (-46 kg) of Ippon Academy and Federico Gianotti (-46 kg) of Judo San TN, alongside Devid Dorigoni (-50 kg) of Judo Pergine. Leonardo Foresta (-55 kg) of Ippon Academy and Kaio Braga Melo Lins (-55 kg) of Judo San TN also qualified, alongside Fabio Brancorsini (-60 kg) of Judo Kizuna and Francesco Chayka (-60 kg) of Judo San TN. Tommaso Vettori (-66 kg) of Judo Pergine, Francesco Calza’ (-73 kg) of Judo San TN, and Luka Leverashivili (+81 kg) of Judo San TN rounded out the A2 qualifiers, while Diego Sighel (-55 kg) of Judo Club Pergine qualified directly.
Athletes Secure Spots in Assoluti Female and Male Divisions
Within the senior Assoluti female bracket, Alina Pisoni (-48 kg) of Ippon Academy secured an A2 qualification spot. Direct entries for the Assoluti female category include Angelica Tait (-52 kg) of Ippon Academy, Angelica Dematte’ and Elizabeth Leopardi (-57 kg) of Judo San TN, and Kristina Kardash (-70 kg) of Ippon Academy.
In the male Assoluti division, the regional qualifiers heading to the A2 tournament include Adriano Altea (-66 kg) of Judo San TN, Andrea Boschi (-73 kg) of Ippon Academy, Pietro Bridi (-81 kg) of Judo Pergine, Hased Hodza (-90 kg) of Ippon Academy, and Marco Zaninelli (-100 kg) of Judo Pergine.
Catalina Chirinciuc Advances to A1 Esordienti B
A notable placement came from Catalina Chirinciuc of Ippon Academy ASD, who earned a spot in the -63 kg female category at the Campionato Italiano A1 Esordienti B. She will compete in Lignano Sabbiadoro on December 13, 2026, marking a step into national competition against athletes from across Italy.
Regional Committee Acknowledges Club Efforts
Barbara Luise, president of the regional committee FIJLKAM Settore Judo Trentino, thanked the coaches and local sports clubs for their daily work in developing the region’s judoka. She stated that each qualification reflects preparation, consistency, and teamwork, and wished the athletes success as they carry the colors of Trentino to the national events.
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