The Italian Judo Championship, organized in collaboration with the Italian National Sports Education Center (CSEN), is set to take place this weekend at the Playhall in Riccione. The competition, which serves as part of the broader “Gran Prix Giovanile” CSEN event, will feature 18 athletes representing the Italian Paralympic Sports Federation (FISPIC).
Competition Schedule at Playhall Riccione
The event is scheduled for November 7 and 8 at the facility located on Via Carpi 24. Competitive bouts are slated to begin following the conclusion of official weigh-in procedures for each respective category.
Saturday’s program focuses on younger age groups. Competition for the “Esordienti A” male and female categories is scheduled between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. local time, followed immediately by the “Esordienti B” male and female bouts from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday’s schedule includes a broader range of age and weight divisions:
- Cadetti (M/F): 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- Juniores (M/F): 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Seniores (M/F): 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Master (M): 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
FISPIC Athlete Roster
Eighteen athletes have been registered to compete under the FISPIC banner across various weight and experience classifications. The roster includes a mix of senior and junior competitors:
- Senior: Salvatore Alice (52kg), Federico Giuseppe Dura (73kg), Fabrizio Sottile (90kg), and Michela Peli (+78kg).
- Juniores: Fabian Amarfi (70kg), Carmine Sacco (+90kg), Gabriele Pirola (60kg), Pietro Antonini (100kg), and Andrea Morelli (81kg).
- Cadetti: Giulio Nero (49kg) and Alex Cincolani (80kg).
- Other Categories: Emilio Paone (60kg), Ubaldo Cecilioni (+100kg), Alessio Benvenuti (81kg), Eugenia Cespuglio (52kg), Germano Gerbino (73kg), and Valerio Attenni (37kg).
The athletes represent a diverse group of clubs, including ASD Dojo SDK, ASD Noived Napoli, ASD Polizia Penitenziaria Sondrio, ASD Accademia Giovani Talenti, ASD Palestra Judo Sakura, ASD Judo Kodokan Marcon, ASD Centro Judo Ginnastica Tifernate, ASD Centro Sportivo Marassi Judo, ASD Accademia Judo Fano, ASD New Crazy Fitness, ASD Ayumi Ashi, and ASD Olimpic Center Judo Telese Terme.
Paralympic Athletes Join the Broader CSEN Competitive Circuit
The championship is held during the 2026-2027 sports season, integrating Paralympic athletes into the wider CSEN competitive circuit.
Results from these matches will be recorded following the completion of each session on Sunday, November 8, in Riccione.
