The 20th regional Esordienti B judo championship, held in Ruinas, has concluded with the crowning of 17 new regional champions. The event, hosted at the town’s municipal gymnasium and organized by the Sardinian branch of FIJLKAM (Italian Federation of Judo, Wrestling, Karate and Martial Arts), brought together 63 young athletes from across the island, 43 boys and 20 girls, competing across eight male and nine female weight classes. The competition highlighted the depth of talent emerging from Sardinian judo clubs, with 13 different clubs securing at least one title.
Sassari’s Guido Sieni Club Dominates Male Categories
The most successful club of the tournament was C.S. Guido Sieni from Sassari, which claimed four regional titles, all in the male divisions. Their dominance was evident across several weight classes, with multiple athletes reaching the podium. The club secured victories in the 38kg, 42kg, 46kg, and 55kg categories. In the 38kg division, Emanuele Sechi took first place, with teammate Tommaso Macciocu finishing second. Federico Canu added another title for Guido Sieni in the 42kg class, while Pietro Arcamone won the 46kg category. Riccardo Porceddu rounded out the club’s gold medal haul in the 55kg class.
Yawara Quartu Wins Two Female Titles
While Guido Sieni led the male standings, the Yawara Quartu club was the standout performer in the female categories, capturing two gold medals. Their victories came in the 52kg and 70kg weight classes. Beatrice Melis claimed the 52kg title, defeating Charlot Moana DiCaprio of Club Bosa and Adele Cherchi of Serrenti 84. In the 70kg class, Sofia Figus secured the top spot, with Beatrice Martinelli of J.C. Alghero taking the silver.
Full Results by Weight Class
The complete list of winners shows a wide distribution of talent across Sardinia. In the male divisions, Leonardo Cocco of Accademia Sassari won the 50kg title, while Andrea Monaco of J.C. Alghero was champion in the 66kg class. Leonardo Pitelli of Senjyonos Monserrato topped the 73kg category, and Daniele Decherchi of J.C. Torres won the over-81kg division. The female winners included Alessia Villassanta of Jigorokano Isili (36kg), Giulia Arru of Yano Macomer (40kg), Sara Girau of Ichnos Cagliari (44kg), and Viola Poddesu of Serrenti 84 (48kg). In the heavier classes, Adele Paolocci of Renshu Club won the 63kg title, and Martina Diana of Shindo Ryu Oristano claimed the over-70kg gold.
Medal Count Reflects Broad-Based Participation
The final medal tally confirmed the competitive balance of the event. Guido Sieni’s four male titles were the most by any single club. The remaining 11 titles were won by 11 different clubs, with each securing exactly one championship. The clubs that won a single title were Accademia Sassari, J.C. Alghero, Senjyonos Monserrato, J.C. Torres, Jigorokano Isili, Yano Macomer, Ichnos, Serrenti 84, J.C. Maddalena, Renshu Club Monserrato, and Shindo Ryu Oristano.
Official Praises Event for Young Athlete Development
Claudio Camba, president of the Judo Sector of the Sardinian FIJLKAM committee, commented on the significance of the competition. Camba expressed satisfaction with the level of participation and the quality of competition, emphasizing the event’s role in the growth of young judo players. “The tournament offered an important opportunity for young Sardinian judokas to compete, highlighting the work done by the clubs in training the new generations,” Camba stated. “It’s an event that, beyond the competitive results, represents a significant step in the sporting journey of the Esordienti B, called to measure themselves against their peers and gain experience on the regional tatami.”
Regional Championship Marks Key Milestone for Young Athletes
The Ruinas championship served as a competitive platform for Sardinia’s 13 and 14-year-old judo practitioners. The event, the 20th of its kind, provided a setting for athletes to test their skills against their peers in their age group and weight class. The participation of 63 athletes, with medals distributed among 13 clubs, indicates the development of judo talent in the region.
