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Mario Marco Marroni, president of the Compagnia Arcieri Barbacane and a central figure in the cultural and sporting life of Città della Pieve, has died at the age of 74 due to a cardiac condition. FITARCO Officials Mourn a Pillar of Italian Archery Italian Archery Federation (FITARCO) President Vittorio Polidori issued a statement describing the … Read more
The 43rd Zentralschweizer Judo Meisterschaft and the 3rd Zentralschweizer Ju-Jitsu Meisterschaft are scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Horwerhalle in Horw, Switzerland, according to Eventfrog and tournament organizers. Horwerhalle Hosts Central Swiss Championships Competitors will gather at Allmendstrasse 16A in Horw for the regional championships hosted by the Zentralschweizer Judo & Ju-Jitsu Verband … Read more
The Italian National Olympic Committee convened sports administrators and technical directors at the Salone d’Onore of Palazzo H on Oct. 13, 2026, launching a comprehensive evaluation of female athletic performance and coaching methods. Fitarco reported that Cristina Pernazza attended in person as a commission member, alongside remote participation from federal technical directors Filippo Clini, Tiziano … Read more
Neuquén’s Grassroots Sports Overhaul The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture in Neuquén has mobilized over 2,200 participants through a sweeping series of free athletic training initiatives. Rather than centralizing resources, the provincial government pushed instruction into the interior, covering disciplines from football and handball to judo and badminton. The curriculum even extended to critical … Read more
At the Austrian Masters Championships in Linz, Pongau judoka captured two individual state titles and secured third place in the overall club standings, MeinBezirk reported. The tournament brought together seasoned competitors from across the country, with regional athletes delivering dominant performances across multiple weight classes. The Masters state championships 2026 will certainly remain in special … Read more
The Judo Club Nogentais has introduced an expanded training schedule and a new coaching appointment for the current season, featuring specialized sessions across multiple age groups and disciplines, according to a report published by JHM. Expanded Class Offerings and Coaching Additions at Nogent and Biesles The club offers instruction in judo, jujitsu, judo school, and … Read more
Four young judo athletes representing Sihui at the 2026 National Youth Judo Championships secured one gold medal, two silver medals, and one fifth-place finish while competing in their home city, according to recent tournament results. The competition brought 326 athletes across 34 teams to the Sihui Sports Center Gymnasium in Guangdong province. National Youth Judo … Read more
Chiaki Ishii Dies at 85 Chiaki Ishii, who secured Brazil’s first Olympic medal in judo, died on Friday at the age of 85, local sports authorities announced. Born in Ashikaga, Japan, and later naturalized as a Brazilian citizen, Ishii made history at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. Competing in the -93 kg category, he … Read more
The German Judo Federation (Deutscher Judo-Bund) has unveiled a packed slate for the upcoming autumn calendar, featuring regional workshops, introductory tournaments, and international competitions across the country. Following the Kata World Championships held in late September in Sarajevo, competitive focus quickly shifts back to the domestic and European mats as athletes prepare for the next … Read more
Eleven-year-old archer Emma Bicego claimed the gold medal in the Sub-13 barebow category at the 2026 Youth Cup in Villa María, Argentina, finishing with a total of 648 points across two qualifying rounds, Radiocanal reported. Competing from October 10 to 12, Bicego represented the Archery Club of the Civil Association of the Piedmontese Family of … Read more