Club Shogai Judo Secures Six Medals in Villaviciosa de Odón
Club Shogai Judo captured six medals at the regional championship held this past weekend in Villaviciosa de Odón. Young athletes representing the club competed across the mini-benjamín, benjamín, and alevín divisions, earning one gold, two silver, and three bronze medals while adding several fifth- and seventh-place finishes to their weekend tally.
Dominance in the Benjamín and Mini-Benjamín Ranks
Saturday’s action opened with the youngest competitors taking to the mat. Carla del Olmo spearheaded the delegation’s efforts, securing the gold medal in the benjamín division. She was joined on the podium by teammates Adrián Jerez and Lucas Dragomir, who each claimed bronze. The division also saw determined efforts from Eloy de la Calle, Alberto Ruiz, and María Vancea, who finished fifth, while Andrés Salgado and Adara Gómez fought to seventh-place placements.
In the mini-benjamín category, Mario Dragomir added to the club’s success with a bronze medal. Mauro Sánchez rounded out the group’s performance in that age bracket with a fifth-place finish.
Alevín Contenders Emerge on Sunday
The intensity shifted to the alevín division on Sunday, where the club continued to find success. Raquel Vallejo and Martín Lafuente both fought their way to silver medals. Celia del Olmo completed the club’s podium sweep for the day, securing a bronze, while Arwen Valadés earned a fifth-place finish.
Refining Skills for the Regional Circuit
Club officials noted that the time spent on the tatami is essential for youth development. With the regional championship concluded, the club plans to resume training sessions immediately to prepare for the next set of fixtures on the regional calendar. This performance follows the club's consistent effort to provide its young judokas with competitive experience.
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