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Mathilda Sophie Niemeyer claimed the U23 European championship title in the women’s under-78 kg division at the continental tournament in Naples, Italy, where the German team secured five medals overall, judobund.de reported. Title Run in Naples Fighting for the 1. JJJC Hattingen, the 21-year-old two-time junior world silver medalist defeated Israel’s Gaya Bar Or in … Read more
The 4th Kanto High School Selection Judo Tournament concluded its men’s division competition at the Prefectural Budokan in Ageo, Saitama, crowning champions across seven weight categories following bouts held from October 31 to November 1, 2026, eJudo reported. Championship Results Across Seven Weight Classes The tournament drew entries from across the Kanto region, culminating in … Read more
The Italian Association for Culture and Sport (AiCS) is staging a two-day national event in Gerfalco on June 29 and 30, pairing historical archery competitions with medieval culinary workshops in the heart of the Maremma region. Titled “Vivere o morire di fame o di freccia”, the gathering brings together sport and culture to explore both … Read more
Judo’s long-term competitive health relies directly on the strength of its grassroots foundation, according to industry analyses examining the future of combat sports infrastructure. The developmental pipeline—encompassing scientific talent identification, structured training regimes, and balanced competitive calendars—determines whether athletic talent remains sustainable or faces severe attrition. Building Grassroots Infrastructure for Sustainable Talent Pools Modern sports … Read more
Elia Canales will represent Spain in archery at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games, carrying a resume that includes a pair of medals from the European Games and two silvers from the European Outdoor Championships, La Vanguardia reported. Tarragona Native Secures Olympic Berth After European Success The 22-year-old archer punched her ticket to the French capital … Read more
Santa Cruz concluded its run at the Juegos Binacionales de la Araucanía 2026 in Valdivia, Chile, capturing the ninth spot in the overall medal table with 18 total preseas, featuring eight gold, two silver, and eight bronze medals, El Diario Nuevo Día reported. The week-long binational competition across the Los Ríos Region brought together youth … Read more
About sixty archers of all ages from across the province gathered in Trois-Rivières for a provincial archery competition where participants sought qualification for the Quebec team. The event, hosted by the Club de tir à l’arc de Trois-Rivières, drew competitors looking to advance their competitive careers. Trois-Rivières hosts provincial archers seeking Quebec team spots The … Read more
Four medals and two continental titles on opening day at PalaVesuvio set a historic benchmark for the Italian team at the European Under-23 Judo Championships in Naples, napolitoday.it reported. Fighting in front of a capacity home crowd in Ponticelli, the host nation advanced four athletes to gold-medal matches during Friday’s opening session, securing two gold … Read more
The City of Marseille engaged 800 children in climbing, archery, rugby, and boxing during the recent school holidays through its municipal sports program, according to a report published by La Marseillaise. The initiative, known as “Tremplin du Sport,” provides multi-sport introductory sessions for youths aged 6 to 14 across the municipality’s sectors. Municipal Sports Program … Read more
Dozens of dojos and regional associations are listed as participation figures and club entries are released. Participating Clubs and Regional Delegations The alphabetical directory released for the tournament details numerous regional associations and local clubs sending competitors. Among the listed organizations are A JUDO BELON ET L AVEN, A S ETS AERONAUTIQUE, A.L.V. PARILLY JUDO, … Read more