At the Campionato Nazionale Open AICS 2026 held in Riccione, the Team Romagna Judo secured a third-place finish in the general club standings after all 11 of its competing athletes reached the podium, according to reports from sportellodellosportemiliaromagna.it and ravennanotizie.it. The tournament drew 295 participants from across the region, with the visiting Romagna squad claiming six national titles, two silver medals, and three bronze medals.
Six National Champions Claim Gold in Riccione
The Romagna club’s surge up the standings was anchored by six gold-medal performances across different weight classes and age brackets. In the Esordienti A category, Jasmine Paolucci triumphed in the over-63 kg division, while teammate Alessio Sangiorgi captured the 38 kg title. Moving into the Esordienti B division, Massimo Casella claimed the top step at 50 kg, and Jonathan Guci earned gold in the 81 kg bracket. Rounding out the champions in the Cadetti division, Isabelle Ancona won the 57 kg title, and Luca Rani secured gold in the 81 kg category.
Silver and Bronze Medals Complete the Podiums
Beyond the six champions, every other member of the 11-person roster added to the club’s tally with podium finishes. In the Esordienti B division, Alessio Roncagli earned silver at 81 kg alongside Noemi Giuliano, who took silver in the 52 kg category. Bronze medals in the same age group went to Jonathan Cattani at 60 kg and Ryan Bertozzi at 73 kg. Emiliano Gatta added a final bronze in the Cadetti 73 kg division, ensuring a 100 percent medal rate for the travelling squad.
Technical Staff Praise Athlete Dedication
Coaches Enrico Naldi and Michela Montanari directed the squad from mat-side throughout the day. Both instructors expressed strong satisfaction with the performances, pointing to the athletes’ competitive determination and willingness to challenge themselves against a broad field of opponents. According to the coaching staff, the results validate the steady training routine maintained inside the club’s gym facilities.
Upcoming Regional Fixtures in Ferrara
The turnaround for the squad is immediate, with competition resuming the very next day. The Team Romagna Judo scheduled appearances for Sunday, November 1, in Ferrara, competing in the Gran Premio 1°-2°-3° Dan alongside the regional championships for the Esordienti A and B categories.
Training Schedule Across Club Locations
The Romagna club operates training sessions across two primary gym locations in the region. The Lugo facility, situated at Via di Giù 10, runs sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 17:00 to 21:00. The Castel Bolognese location holds practices on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 18:00 to 21:00.
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