Salzburg’s youth judo scene showcased its depth at the U10 to U16 Landesmeisterschaften in Straßwalchen. JU Pinzgau dominated the team standings, claiming the top spot with 14 gold medals, the Judo Landesverband Salzburg reported.
The event, held November 7, brought together 230 young athletes from 15 clubs for a day of competitive judo. Participants demonstrated skill and determination across multiple age divisions, earning valuable experience on the mat.
The final team standings reflected a competitive field, led by JU Pinzgau’s 14 gold medal performance. PSV Salzburg – Judo secured second place with eight gold medals, while JU Hallein-Golling rounded out the top three with seven, according to the Salzburger Landesverband.
The club had 34 participants across all age groups, with 18 athletes reaching the podium. Their gold medalists included Moritz Lackenbauer, Nelia Baikem, Amina Azimova, and Leonhard Kaforka (U14), among others.
Individual champions were crowned in each weight class and age division. The PSV Salzburg roster listed specific medalists, such as Sandro Aschba and Lorenz Schober (U14), who each won gold. The club also noted athletes who secured silver, bronze, and fifth-place finishes, highlighting the breadth of their team’s success.
The event allowed young judoka to test their skills against a strong field of peers, contributing to their growth as competitors.
The Judo Landesverband thanked the event's hosts, volunteers, coaches, referees, and parents for making the competition possible.
“Ein großes Dankeschön gilt dem Veranstalter, allen Trainern, Betreuern, Kampfrichtern, Helfern und Eltern für ihren Einsatz und die Unterstützung unserer Nachwuchsjudoka,” the Instagram post from Judo_Salzburg stated, translating to “A big thank you goes to the organizers, all coaches, supervisors, referees, helpers and parents for their commitment and support of our young judoka.”
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