The 2025 Madagascar Judo Cup was held on December 27 and 28 at the Arena Toamasina, attracting the national elite. A seminar for referees and coaches preceded the competition, reinforcing the technical level.
Les cadors have largely confirmed their status. In senior ladies -70 kg, the Olympian Aina Laura Rasoanaivo Razafy (ASM) won the gold in dominant Marcella Safidiniavo Ramiandrisoa. Jajanirina Zo Andriambololona excelled in -78 kg, imposing on the plus haute marche.
« As expected, this result crowns intense preparation: a 30-day training course in Dakar and a bronze medal at the African Open in Abidjan in November. I retained my place as national number one in 2025. In 2026, I am aiming for the African Championship and looking for a suitable internship to progress “, she explained. In -63 kg, Malalatiana Frederica Ralalaharisoa remains invincible, her experience making the difference.
« The opponents were formidable, but this victory rewards hard work. This year: gold at the Capricorne tournament, silver at the African Open in South Africa and gold in Mauritius. My big goal is the 2026 African Championship “, she said.
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Some results from the 2025 Madagascar Cup:
Fetra RANAIVOARISOA (-81Kg), TAFITA Michel (+100Kg), Hajanirina Zo ANDRIAMBOLOLONA (-78Kg), RAKOTOVELO Mialy Henintsoa (-90Kg), RALALAHARISOA Malalatiana Frederica (-63Kg), RAVELOJAONA Rayan (-73Kg), RAKOTOVAO Narindra Herintsoa (-52Kg), RALEVAZAHA Kevin Emilson (-66Kg), Natacha RAZAFINDRAKALO Emiliame (-48Kg), ANDRIAMANOELINA Herisarobidy John (-60Kg), RASOANAIVO RAZAFY Aina Laura (-70Kg), BENANDRO Roumaica (-57Kg).
