The first day of the Italian Judo A2 Championships concluded with Banzai Roma taking the lead in the men’s team standings, according to an official report from Fijlkam. The event, held at the PalaPellicone in Ostia on November 7, 2026, featured exclusively men’s weight categories, crowning champions across seven divisions and establishing a clear early leader in the race for the team title.
The competition saw Leonardo Maria Betti claim the gold medal in the -60 kg class, defeating Mattia Pellizzaro in the final. Mirko Moretti and Francesco Lapi shared the bronze medal. In the -66 kg category, Giacomo Lodi earned the top spot, with Simon Vestali taking silver and Gabriele Zamparelli and Alberto Miceli securing bronze. Emiliano Ceci became champion in the -73 kg division, followed by Alessandro Cristallini, while Gabriele Basso and Jacopo Scarpa finished third.
Gold Medalists Crowned in All Men’s Divisions
The championship continued with Andrea Mocerino winning the -81 kg title, besting Filippo Mosca. Daniel Mangiapia and Giuseppe Braccioforte also reached the podium. Among the heavier weights, Nicolò Signorini dominated the -90 kg class, ahead of Matteo Schiavon, while Luca Galbiati claimed the -100 kg gold, with Edoardo Clementi earning silver and Domenico Dario Pappalardo and Elia Salvetti taking bronze. In the super heavyweight +100 kg category, Michele Corsica secured the championship victory.
Banzai Roma’s performance across these weight classes placed them firmly atop the men’s team classification with 28 points. The Kumiai team followed in second place with 20 points, and the Nippon Napoli team rounded out the top three with 16 points. These standings reflect the collective points accumulated by athletes representing each club throughout the day’s competition.
Sustainability Recognition at PalaPellicone Event
Beyond the athletic competition, the day included a special ceremony at 12:00 PM, hosted by the Fondazione Matteo Pellicone, which honored Aurora Ferro, Cristian Parisi, Ismael Mehabra, and Matilda Mariello with recognition awards. This event is part of a broader initiative by the Italian Judo Federation (FIJLKAM) to apply the international ISO 20121 standard for sustainable event management.
Following an audit conducted during the Premier League Roma 2026, the Federation identified the PalaPellicone as a key venue for advancing this sustainability model. The Italian Judo A2 Championships are a central component of this effort, which encompasses not only environmental considerations but also accessibility, organizational responsibility, governance, and continuous improvement. The selection of this event shows the venue's role in hosting competitions that meet these high standards.
Championship Action Continues with Women’s Division
The Italian Judo A2 Championships will resume on Sunday, November 8, shifting focus to the women’s weight categories. The competition at the PalaPellicone is expected to follow a similar structure, with individual titles awarded across the standard women’s judo divisions. The team standings will be updated as points are earned by female athletes representing their respective clubs, potentially reshaping the overall hierarchy.
The event is part of the Italian judo calendar and is included in a pathway for the sustainable management of sporting events.
The Campionato Italiano Assoluto A2 rientra inoltre nel percorso avviato dalla FIJLKAM per l’applicazione dello standard internazionale ISO 20121 alla gestione sostenibile degli eventi sportivi.
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Leading Men's Teams After First Day
Who won the men’s team title after the first day?
After the first day of competition, which featured only men’s weight categories, Banzai Roma led the team standings with 28 points, followed by Kumiai with 20 points and Nippon Napoli with 16 points.
When and where is the next day of the A2 Championships?
The second day of the Italian Judo A2 Championships will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the PalaPellicone in Ostia and will feature the women’s weight categories.
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