Belgian Judo Championships See Wapi Clubs Claim Eleven Medals

Tielt, Belgium – Judo clubs representing the Wapi region showcased impressive talent at the Belgian Youth Championships this weekend, collectively earning eleven medals, including two gold, at the event held in Tielt.

Strong Showing Across Multiple Clubs

The championships, which concluded on Sunday, saw participation from three Wapi clubs: Judo Top Niveau, Kano Tournai, and Kanido Herseaux. Like every year, there was a lot of enthusiasm on and around the tatami mats which hosted the last phase of the triptych of young judoka championships,” reported observers at the event.

Judo Top Niveau Secures Five Medals

Judo Top Niveau, with the largest contingent of athletes, secured five medals. The Hamdi siblings dominated the bronze medal count, with Safwane and Marwane taking bronze in the U15 category (under 42 and 46 kg respectively), and Wassim and Ayoub achieving the same in the U21 category (under 73 and 90 kg). Cousin Aya added to the team’s success with a silver medal in U21 under 63 kg.

Kano Tournai Claims Gold and Bronze

Kano Tournai celebrated a gold medal victory with Alexis Hepayan in the U18 under 73 kg division. A string of three victories which gave him a magnificent title!,” sources confirmed. The club also added three bronze medals to their tally, with Jade Verbauwhede and Lorine Ovayolu both earning bronze in U21 under 57 kg, and Nikolai Konoplyanyk securing bronze in U18 under 90 kg.

Kanido Herseaux Achieves Gold-Bronze Combination

Kanido Herseaux mirrored Kano Tournai’s success with a gold and bronze medal combination. Lina Raquet delivered a standout performance in the U15 under 52 kg category, earning the gold medal. Lelia Boudesocque added a bronze medal in the U18 under 55 kg division.

Overall Wapi Performance

The combined efforts of the three Wapi clubs resulted in a total of eleven medals: two gold, three silver, and six bronze. Five medals for the JTN, four for the Kano and two for the Kanido, this gives a more than respectable record for the Wapi which collected eleven podiums.”

FAQ

• Where were the championships held? In Tielt, Belgium.
• How many gold medals did Wapi clubs win? Two.
• Which clubs represented the Wapi region? Judo Top Niveau, Kano Tournai, and Kanido Herseaux.

The success of these young judokas highlights the growing strength of judo within the Wapi region and promises a bright future for the sport in Belgium.