Daniele Solinas secured a silver medal and Massimo Macciocu claimed bronze for the Guido Sieni sports center at the Győr Millennium Team Cadet European Cup in Hungary, as reported by Unica Radio.
The tournament drew more than 530 athletes from 30 nations to the international competition in Győr. In this competitive environment, the two U18 athletes from the Sassari sports center demonstrated technical skill, determination, and the ability to measure themselves against internationally renowned opponents.
Daniele Solinas achieved the most notable result in the up to 55-kg weight class. After defeating several opponents to reach the final, the Guido Sieni training center judoka was defeated by German athlete Ali Gaffarli, securing the silver medal.
Massimo Macciocu delivered a strong performance in the up to 50-kg weight class to reach the podium and win the bronze medal, confirming his ability in a demanding international competition.
The two medals represent a major success for the Guido Sieni Sport Center and Sardinian judo, allowing young local athletes to compete against those from major European clubs.
„Diese beiden Medaillen sind ein Grund zum Stolz für die gesamte sardische Judo-Bewegung“”
Claudio Camba, president of the FIJLKAM regional committee for judo in Sardinia, said.
„Unsere Athleten haben bewiesen, dass sie sich mit Athleten kontinentaler Judo-Vereine mit großer Tradition messen können und einen hochkarätigen Wettkampf mit Entschlossenheit, technischem Können und Charakter bewältigt haben.“”
Camba also highlighted the value of the daily work of clubs and coaches in the region, underlining the importance of continuing to invest in young people and providing opportunities for exchange and development beyond regional and national borders.
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