Alghero Judo Club Shines on National Stage

The Judo Club Alghero continues to demonstrate its strength in the Italian youth judo scene, highlighted by a successful showing at the Trofeo Italia Esordienti A & B held in Leinì on March 7th and 8th. The club secured a total of nine medals – five in the Esordienti B category and four in the Esordienti A category – showcasing the depth of talent within its ranks.

Monaco Claims Gold and National Ranking Lead

Leading the charge for the Alghero club was Andrea Monaco (-60 kg) in the Esordienti B division. Monaco delivered an impressive performance, winning all five of his matches to claim the gold medal. This victory propelled him to the top of the National Ranking List for Rookies B in the 60kg category.

“Thanks to this performance and the excellent results of last year, Monaco is now in first place in the National Ranking List for Rookies B in the 60kg category, a success which is honorable and brings the Alghero amateur club to the national spotlight.”

Medal Haul Across Both Categories

Beyond Monaco’s gold, the Esordienti B team saw Federico Mastinu (-38 kg) achieve a ninth-place finish with two victories in four matches. Riccardo Venturi (-42 kg) and Julio Dettori (-46 kg) each secured a win before being eliminated in the second round, while Carlotta Sotgiu (-63 kg) demonstrated promising improvements.

In the Esordienti A competition, Lorenzo Palazzolo (-66 kg) earned a silver medal after a strong comeback. Altea Mereu (-40 kg), Gabriel Monaco (-50 kg), and Daniel Bisca (-60 kg) each secured bronze medals with three wins and one loss. Filippo Sotgiu (-42 kg) fought valiantly but was unfortunately not repesched.

Regional Successes Complement National Performance

The Judo Club Alghero’s success extends beyond the national level. On March 15th, at the Regional A Beginners Championships in Ruinas, the club won seven medals from seven competing athletes. This included three gold medals from Giorgia Nurra (-57 kg), Gabriel Monaco (-50 kg), and Lorenzo Palazzolo (-66 kg), a silver medal from Serena Piu (-52 kg), and three bronze medals from Altea Mereu (-40 kg), Filippo Sotgiu (-42 kg), and Daniel Bisca (-60kg).

Looking Ahead: Upcoming Championships

The Judo Club Alghero’s competitive schedule remains busy. This weekend, Ciro Monaco, Sara Canu, and Agostino Stile will compete in the Italian A2 Championships in Leinì. On March 27th, Enrico Bardino will represent the club at the Italian Junior A2 Championships.