M&R Galaxy Tigers Secure 10th Austrian Judo Bundesliga Title
Vienna, Austria – The M&R Galaxy Tigers have been crowned champions of the Erste Judo Bundesliga 2023, marking their 10th Austrian team title in the sport. The victory represents the team’s second consecutive championship win.
2023 Season Overview
The 2023 Erste Judo Bundesliga saw nine teams compete for the championship title over 12 rounds. Each match consisted of seven individual fights across weight classes -60, -66, -73, -81, -90, -100, and +100 kg, officiated by three judges.
Key Teams and Standings
The M&R Galaxy Tigers finished atop the standings, followed by UJZ Mühlviertel and Judo-Leistungszentrum Multikraft Wels. PSV Salzburg and ESV Sanjindo Bischofshofen rounded out the top five.
| Position | Team | Wins (S) | Losses (N) | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M&R Galaxy Tigers | 10 | 61 | 371 |
| 2 | UJZ Mühlviertel | 10 | 48 | 115 |
| 3 | Judo-Leistungszentrum Multikraft Wels | 9 | 40 | 118 |
| 4 | PSV Salzburg | 9 | 29 | -114 |
| 5 | Sanjindo Bischofshofen | 8 | 31 | 63 |
Playoff Finale
The playoff finale took place on November 25, 2023, in Raiffeisen Sportpark, Gmunden. The pairings were determined by preliminary round placement: the top-ranked team faced the fourth, and the second faced the third.
Erste Judo Bundesliga 2023 – Wikipedia
Notable Performances
During the season, several athletes stood out. For the M&R Galaxy Tigers, Denis Vieru, Tornike Tsjakadoea, and Bernd Fasching each secured two points in matches. At UJZ Mühlviertel, Marcus Nyman and Mathias Madsen also achieved two Ippon victories each.
PSV Salzburg also saw strong performances from Aleksandar Kukolj, Philip Aust, and Tim Schwarzl.
The 1. Männer-Bundesliga 2023 was opened on Saturday in Straßwalchen, Salzburg and Vienna.Galaxy & UJZ souverän – Judo Austria
Looking Ahead
The M&R Galaxy Tigers’ victory solidifies their position as a dominant force in Austrian Judo. The 2024 season promises continued competition and exciting matchups as teams vie for the national championship.
FAQ
- Q: Who won the 2023 Austrian Judo Bundesliga?
A: The M&R Galaxy Tigers. - Q: How many titles have the M&R Galaxy Tigers won?
A: 10. - Q: Where was the playoff finale held?
A: Raiffeisen Sportpark, Gmunden.
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