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Italian judokas Carlotta Avanzato and Giorgia Stangherlin finished in fifth place at the Grand Slam of Abu Dhabi on October 30, 2026, marking the closest the national delegation has come to a podium finish during the second day of the tournament at the Mubadala Arena. While neither athlete secured a medal, both results represent significant … Read more
The young archer Sofia De Vito Francesco secured a gold medal in her debut indoor tournament at the newly inaugurated Archery Center in Crispiano. The victory marks a significant milestone for the athlete, who previously visited the venue only as a spectator before returning to claim the top spot on the podium. Located in the … Read more
Between September 2025 and July 2026, university student Mizuki undertook a study abroad program in Cergy, France, attending CY Cergy Paris Université to examine French language, culture, and environmental issues, according to an official Tobitate! Study Japan report. Academic Life at CY Cergy Paris Université During the stay in Cergy, the curriculum centered on core … Read more
The Calculus of Modern Refereeing Standards Judo officiating standards face intense scrutiny across professional leagues as officials walk a razor-thin line between strict rule enforcement and maintaining match fluidity. League Play Versus Single-Day Showcases Unlike short-format cups that function as brief, high-intensity showcases, professional judo leagues operate more like marathons. Officiating crews in these extended … Read more
Italy’s national shooting teams are heading to the Lusaill Shooting Complex in Doha, Qatar, to contest the Gran Mondiale—marking the opening for direct qualification quotas ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The Lusaill Showdown for LA2028 Quotas The global tournament has drawn 1,055 athletes from 90 nations to fight across Tiro a Volo … Read more
Nikoloz Sherazadishvili Targets Gold at Budapest Judo Grand Slam Under Strict COVID-19 Protocols World champion Nikoloz Sherazadishvili leads a seven-member Spanish delegation into the opening elite competition of the post-pandemic calendar at the Hungary Judo Grand Slam in Budapest, Telemadrid reported. The tournament runs from Friday through Sunday under strict sanitary measures that include hourly … Read more
Three young archers from the rural commune of Paso del Sapo will make their competitive debut this weekend at the Don Edmundo grounds near Los Alerces National Park in Chubut, Argentina, competing in a double-header 3D archery tournament for the Copa CARPO. Regional Integration and Equipment Support The participation of the young athletes was made … Read more
Pistoia has introduced extended operating hours, increased on-site personnel, and traffic and parking modifications across its cemeteries to manage holiday crowds, valdinievoleoggi.it reported. The municipality, alongside cemetery and cremation services provider Cooperativa Sociale Barbara B, rolled out the measures ahead of the annual All Saints’ Day commemorations, which traditionally draw heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic. … Read more
The international indoor archery circuit gets underway as 379 competitors from 30 countries gather in Switzerland for the opening leg of the calendar, according to World Archery reporting. The Swiss Open Lausanne marks the fourth consecutive year the city has hosted the season-opening event at the World Archery Excellence Centre, running from 30 October to … Read more
Ten years after winning the historic Olympic gold medal in Rio de Janeiro, former judoka Majlinda Kelmendi has officially joined Instagram. The milestone marks a shift for an athlete who spent her career letting her competitive results speak for themselves rather than seeking digital attention. Kelmendi announced the launch of her official account in an … Read more