Seventeen regional titles were awarded on the tatami of the Municipal Gymnasium in Ruinas, Oristano, during the 20th Esordienti B Regional Judo Championship. Organized by the Sardinia Regional Committee of the Italian Federation of Judo, Wrestling, Karate, and Martial Arts – Judo Sector, operating under CONI, the tournament drew 63 young judokas aged 13 and 14 from across the island.
The competition featured 43 male and 20 female athletes competing across eight men’s and nine women’s weight divisions. C.S. Guido Sieni of Sassari led the medal table with four gold medals, all secured in the men’s brackets. Yawara Quartu followed with two titles, both in the women’s divisions, while 11 other clubs captured a single title each.
Title Winners in the Men’s Divisions
In the men’s 38 kg category, Emanuele Sechi of C.S. Guido Sieni claimed the regional title, defeating clubmate Tommaso Macciocu. Davide Deriu of Yano Macomer finished third. Federico Canu added a second gold for C.S. Guido Sieni in the 42 kg division, ahead of J.C. Alghero competitors Federico Mastinu and Riccardo Venturi.
Pietro Arcamone secured the 46 kg crown for C.S. Guido Sieni, followed by Esteban Mulas of Dorgali and Jacopo Vadilonga of Ceracchini Cagliari. In the 50 kg class, Leonardo Cocco of Accademia Sassari took first place, defeating Daniel Casti of Yawara Quartu. Gabriele Spanu of G.S. Judo Terralba and Mattia Poddesu of Serrenti 84 shared the bronze.
Riccardo Porceddu earned C.S. Guido Sieni’s fourth title in the 55 kg bracket, outdistancing Riccardo Sodini of Serrenti 84. Gabriele Corradino of Ichnos Cagliari and Matteo Bontempi of Jigorokano Isili placed third. Andrea Monaco of J.C. Alghero won the 66 kg division over Emmanuele Angius of Judokai Cagliari, with Orlando Cossu (C.S. Guido Sieni) and Samuele Portas (Yawara Quartu) rounding out the podium.
Leonardo Pitelli of Senjyonos Monserrato captured the 73 kg title, finishing ahead of Luca Gugliotta (Yawara Quartu) and Davide Pira (Yano Macomer). In the over 81 kg class, Daniele Decherchi of J.C. Torres took gold, Thomas Masia of Accademia Sassari took silver, and Gianni Ladu of Dorgali claimed bronze.
Victories Across the Women’s Categories
Twenty athletes competed across the nine female weight classes. Alessia Villassanta of Jigorokano Isili opened the division wins by taking the -36 kg title. Giulia Arru of Yano Macomer won the -40 kg final against Maria Sofia Porcu of Renshu Club Monserrato.
Sara Girau of Ichnos Cagliari secured the -44 kg gold ahead of Giorgia Massidda of Renshu Club Monserrato. In the -48 kg category, Viola Poddesu of Serrenti 84 defeated Noemi Dore of Yano Macomer for the top spot. Beatrice Melis of Yawara Quartu won the -52 kg division, followed by Charlot Moana DiCaprio of Club Bosa and Adele Cherchi of Serrenti 84.
Mariia Burlaka of J.C. Maddalena claimed the -57 kg title over Emma Secci (Yawara Quartu) and Emma Pintore (Yano Macomer). Adele Paolocci of Renshu Club won the -63 kg gold, defeating Carlotta Mafalda Sotgiu of J.C. Alghero. Sofia Figus of Yawara Quartu took the -70 kg title against Beatrice Martinelli of J.C. Alghero, and Martina Diana of Shindo Ryu Oristano concluded the tournament by winning the over 70 kg division.
Sardinian Clubs Win Thirteen Regional Titles
Thirteen different island clubs earned at least one regional title over the course of the day. Claudio Camba, president of the Judo Sector of the FIJLKAM Sardinia, noted that the event provided an important opportunity for comparison for the young Sardinian judokas, highlighting the work done by the clubs in training new generations. He stated that the tournament is an important milestone for the Esordienti B athletes, who will compete against their peers and gain experience on regional tatamis.
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