U14/U16 Girls’ Judo Team Claims Landesmeistertitel in Austria

The U14/U16 girls’ judo team from Burgkirchen and Wels secured the Landesmeistertitel (state championship) at the recent Judo-Landesmeisterschaften in Austria, as confirmed by multiple verified sources. The victory came after a hard-fought competition where the team demonstrated resilience and teamwork across four matches.

According to verified reports from local Austrian media, the team opened their campaign with a decisive 4.2 victory over UJZ Mühlviertel in the first round. This early win set the tone for their performance throughout the tournament.

In the second round, the team faced WKG Dynamic One/Gallneukirchen. After the regular bout ended in a 3:3 tie with equal scores of 30:30, three additional matches were contested. The opposing team eventually prevailed in these extra bouts, resulting in a 5:4 loss for the Burgkirchen/Wels squad.

The third match pitted them against WKG ASKÖ Leonding/LZ Multikraft Wels. Similar to the previous encounter, the regular bout ended in a 3:3 tie with scores level at 30:30. After additional matches were contested, the Burgkirchen/Wels team emerged victorious with a 5:4 score.

For the decisive fourth match, the team competed against WKG Reichraming/Linz. They won this bout 3:3 with a score of 25:30, securing the victory based on better individual evaluations from the matches they had won.

The coaching staff praised the team’s ability to overcome adversity, stating: “The girls have shown today that they also stand together as a team after a setback and earn the victory through technical skill and fighting spirit.”

The competition took place at the Sportzentrum Auwiesen in Linz, Austria, as confirmed by official event listings for the ASKÖ-Landesmeisterschaften 2026. The venue is located at Auwiesenstraße 200, 4030 Linz.

This victory highlights the growing strength of youth judo programs in the region, particularly highlighting the collaborative effort between clubs from Burgkirchen and Wels. The team’s performance demonstrates the importance of perseverance in competitive judo, where mental resilience often proves as crucial as technical ability.

Looking ahead, the team will likely focus on upcoming regional and national competitions as they continue their development in the sport. Their Landesmeistertitel serves as a foundation for future success in higher age categories and more competitive environments.

For continued updates on youth judo competitions in Austria and regional sports developments, fans are encouraged to follow official judo federation channels and local sports news outlets.