The Kodokan of Marotta secured a broad collection of medals at the Italian Judo Championships held in Riccione, where the Csen national event drew competitors from across the country.
The Cesanense club participated in the national kermesse with a roster of athletes across multiple age categories, according to reports from Il Resto del Carlino. The team’s performance was highlighted by a series of podium finishes, reflecting months of preparation by the technical staff, which includes Paolo Bugunoli, Claudio Verdini, and Lucia Morico, a bronze medalist at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Enrico Francesconi led the Marotta contingent by capturing the gold medal and the national title in the Master category for judokas over 35 years old. In the senior female +78 kg division, Viola Baioni earned a second-place finish, a result that also secured her promotion to black belt, Il Resto del Carlino reported.
Thomas Berluti finished second in the senior 81 kg category during his first tournament. Among the younger competitors, 14-year-old Luca Pierini took third place in the Esordienti B category (ages 14–16), marking his first competition.
Additional podium finishes were recorded by Emma Ricciardelli, Davide Carmo, and Omar Sfaxi, who each secured third place in their respective categories. The club’s performance was rounded out by Elia Titti, who finished fifth in the senior division, alongside placements from Alessandro Rosati, Federico Forcini, and Valentino Mancini.
Beyond the results in Riccione, the club celebrated a separate achievement at the Fijlkam A2 Italian Championships in Lignano Sabbiadoro. Chiara Sartini earned a national title in the senior +78 kg category, providing another milestone for the organization’s competitive season.
The Riccione tournament, organized by Csen, saw Judo Frascati report a second place in the general classification among 112 societies and over 1,500 participants, as noted by Castelli Notizie in their broader coverage of the event. While the Kodokan of Marotta’s specific medal tally contributed to the regional representation, other clubs, including Judo Frascati, also reported significant medal hauls during the same weekend of competition.
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