Ruinas Gymnasium Hosts Twentieth Regional Judo Championships
Seventeen young judoka claimed regional titles at the twentieth edition of the Sardinia Esordienti B judo championships, L’Unione Sarda.it reported. The tournament brought 13- and 14-year-old athletes to the municipal gymnasium in Ruinas to compete across structured weight divisions.
The regional event featured 63 competitors in total, broken down into 43 boys and 20 girls. Organizers from the Fijlkam regional committee’s judo sector, led by president Claudio Camba, ran the tournament alongside various athletic clubs across the island.
Sassari and Quartu Clubs Secure Multiple Titles
Cs Guido Sieni of Sassari led all participating clubs by securing four individual titles, all coming on the boys’ side. Yawara Quartu followed with two gold medals, both won by its female competitors. In total, 13 different clubs across Sardinia managed to land fighters on the highest step of the podium during the Sunday tournament.
Emanuele Sechi took the 38 kg crown for Guido Sieni, while teammates Federico Canu, Pietro Arcamone, and Riccardo Porceddu won the 42 kg, 46 kg, and 55 kg brackets respectively. Additional male champions included Leonardo Cocco of Accademia Sassari at 50 kg, Andrea Monaco of Jc Alghero at 66 kg, Leonardo Pitelli of Senjyonos Monserrato at 73 kg, and Daniele Decherchi of Jc Torres in the over-81 kg category.
Individual Champions Crowned in Female Divisions
Yawara Quartu’s two titles came from Beatrice Melis in the 52 kg division and Sofia Figus in the 70 kg class. The remaining female gold medals went out to a diverse group of island clubs.
Alessia Villassanta of Jigorokano Isili won the 36 kg category, Giulia Arru of Yano Macomer took the 40 kg division, and Sara Girau of Ichnos Cagliari claimed the 44 kg title. Viola Poddesu of Serrenti 84 secured the 48 kg gold, Mariia Burlaka of Jc Maddalena won at 57 kg, Adele Paolocci of Renshu Club topped the 63 kg bracket, and Martina Diana of Shindo Ryu Oristano won the over-70 kg class.
Claudio Camba Highlights Youth Development Goals
Claudio Camba pointed to the regional turnout as proof of steady grassroots progress. He noted that the day gave young athletes a vital environment to test their skills against peers from across the island.
The event offered an important opportunity for comparison for young Sardinian judoka, highlighting the work done by the clubs in training the new generations,
Camba stated. He added that the tournament marks a crucial checkpoint for Esordienti B athletes as they build competitive experience on regional tatamis.
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