Vienna’s judo community marked a competitive milestone as Jacqueline Springer of Vienna Samurai prepared for her return to the tatami following a 16-month injury layoff, according to regional club records and federation reports. Springer’s comeback highlights a busy spring for the Judo-Landesverband Wien, which has balanced high-level league competition with regional championships and administrative updates across its clubs.
Federation Leadership and Club Operations in Vienna
Administrative operations for the Judo-Landesverband Wien are managed by general secretary Ulla Haider, who coordinates federation communications and club schedules across the capital, according to official league documentation. Clubs operate under structured membership guidelines, with the federation utilizing designated office hours and digital communication channels through its official portal. Alongside competitive fixtures, the federation rolled out official merchandise, offering white, 100-percent cotton association T-shirts featuring the organization’s updated logo in sizes ranging from children’s cuts to adult extra-large.
Bundesliga Frontrunners: Volksbank Galaxy Tigers Extend Lead
In senior team competition, reigning champions Volksbank Galaxy Tigers maintained their dominant form in the 1st Judo-Bundesliga. According to league match reports, the team secured an 11-3 victory away against ASKÖ Reichraming during the second round of fixtures, competing without foreign guest fighters. Scoring contributions for the Vienna squad came from Peritsch, N. Haasmann, S. Schneider, and Bubanja, who each secured two wins, alongside single victories from Kudera, Pum, and Czizsek. The result followed a 14-0 opening shutout against promoted side ESV Sanjindo Bischofshofen, leaving the Galaxy Tigers at the top of the standings table ahead of regional rivals.
Second Bundesliga and Youth Championship Standings
In the 2nd Bundesliga, cafe+co Vienna Samurai opened their campaign with a narrow 6-8 away defeat against UJZ Mühlviertel, with Huscava collecting two wins alongside individual points from Anetshofer, Garbacik, Steinmann, and Bakonyi. Meanwhile, WAT Stadlau secured a 7-7 draw away against Union Kirchham during an advanced first-round fixture. At the youth level, Vienna’s athletes captured the under-21 state championships in Leibnitz by claiming five individual titles, reclaiming the top regional spot ahead of Upper Austria. Gold-medal performances came from Laura Kallinger (Judoring Wien) in the under-63 kg division, Anne Kreppenhofer (cafe+co Samurai) in the over-78 kg category, Mathias Czizsek (under-73 kg) and Aslan Papoyan (under-90 kg) from the Volksbank Galaxy Tigers and LZ Südstadt, and Niko Herzog (over-100 kg) representing WAT Stadlau.
Next Steps and Federation Updates
Clubs and athletes continue their preparations ahead of upcoming spring tournaments and national fixtures. Competitors and coaches can review official standings, registration details, and scheduling updates directly through the Judo-Landesverband Wien communication channels.
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