Sardinian judo secured two medals at the Győr “Millennium Team” Cadet European Cup 2026, a continental Under 18 competition held in Győr, Hungary, iltamburino.it reported.
Two young athletes from the Centro Sportivo Guido Sieni of Sassari reached the podium in a tournament that featured over 530 athletes from 30 nations.
The performance of Daniele Solinas and Massimo Macciocu represents a significant milestone for the regional sport, as both competitors managed to distinguish themselves through high-value performances on the international tatami.
Daniele Solinas earned the silver medal in the -55 kg category. He advanced through the tournament until the final, where he was defeated by Germany’s Ali Gaffarli. Massimo Macciocu secured the bronze medal in the 50 kg category according to Sassaritoday, demonstrating his technical and athletic abilities in the international field.
The Comitato Regionale FIJLKAM Sardegna congratulated the athletes and the Centro Sportivo Guido Sieni, stating that the placements confirm the strength of the island’s judo movement and the daily work of local sports clubs in developing young talent. The regional committee specifically commended the club for once again placing Sardinian judo on the podium of a major international event.
“Queste due medaglie sono motivo di orgoglio per tutto il movimento judoistico sardo”
said Claudio Camba, President of Comitato Regionale FIJLKAM Sardegna-Judo.
“I nostri atleti hanno dimostrato di poter competere ad armi pari con atleti provenienti da realtà continentali di grande tradizione, affrontando una manifestazione di altissimo livello con determinazione, qualità tecnica e carattere”
Camba said.
“E’ soprattutto il riconoscimento del lavoro che viene portato avanti dalle società e dai tecnici sul territorio”
Camba said, adding: “continuiamo a ribadire come sia fondamentale continuare a investire sui giovani, offrendo loro occasioni di confronto e crescita soprattutto fuori dai confini regionale e nazionali. Questi successi dimostrano che il judo sardo ha talento, competenze e prospettive importanti anche in ambito europeo”
The success of Solinas and Macciocu at the Győr “Millennium Team” Cadet European Cup 2026 serves as a confirmation for the regional judo movement and the daily work carried out by clubs in fostering young talent.
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