European Cadet Judo Championships Kick Off: A Preview
The first titles of the 2023 European Cadet Judo Championships will be up for grabs in Skopje, North Macedonia this Thursday, June 26, as the tournament begins at 9:00 AM local time.
421 Athletes Set to Compete Across Six Days of Action
Representing 41 nations, 421 athletes are ready to clash in 14 weight categories. The female divisions -40, -44, -48 kg, and male -50, -55, -60 kg will start the action on June 26 and 27. The remaining categories -52, -57, -63 kg (female) and -66, -73 kg (male) will follow on Friday, with the heaviest weights -70, +70 kg (female) and -81, -90, +90 kg (male) rounding off the competition on Saturday.
Italian Contenders Aim for Glory
- Alice Bronzin, seeded in the second position of Pool C, will face off against Serbia’s Mara Rasic in the -50 kg category.
- Rachele Moruzzi will compete in the -57 kg division on Friday, drawing Slovenia’s Haya Veinhandl Obaid in the third match of Pool B.
- Francesco Mazzon is set to make his mark in the -90 kg category on Saturday, awaiting the winner between Finland’s Karttinoja Lambacka and Britain’s Peter Crawford in Pool B.
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"Good luck to all competing athletes. The races can be followed live on judotv.com," councils the official announcement.
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Key Takeaways
- 421 athletes from 41 nations will compete across 14 weight categories.
- Italian judokas Alice Bronzin, Rachele Moruzzi, and Francesco Mazzon are set to shine in their respective divisions.
- Follow the action live on judotv.com.
The European Cadet Judo Championships begin on Thursday, June 26, in Skopje, North Macedonia.
Did You Know?
"Judo, which means ‘the gentle way’ in Japanese, was created as a physical, mental, and moral cultivation. The principles of mutual welfare and benefit can be seen throughout the sport."
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Pro Tip
Need more judo insights? Check out our interview with two-time Olympic gold medalist Teddy Riner.
Final Thoughts
The 2023 European Cadet Judo Championships promise electrifying action and the emergence of tomorrow’s judo stars. Tune in, and let the thrilling journey begin!
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