Gold for Scharfetter and Höllwart, Silver for Dengg in Nail-Biting Final

At the recent Austrian Judo State Championships in Feldkirch, the Sanjindo Bischofshofen judo club made waves with an impressive seven medals. Leading the team were defending champion Thomas Scharfetter (-90 kg) and U21 world champion Elena Dengg (-70 kg).

“I’m thrilled to have defended my title. It’s a testament to my team’s hard work and dedication.” – Thomas Scharfetter

The standout performance came from 16-year-old Michaela Höllwart, who followed in her sister Maria’s footsteps to win her first general class title in the +78 kg category, proving that age is just a number in sport.

Dengg’s Incredible Extra-Time Battle against Olympic Star Polleres

The showdown between Dengg and Michaela Polleres, a two-time Olympic medalist, was the talk of the tournament. Despite going toe-to-toe with a seasoned veteran, Dengg pushed the bout into extra time before ultimately securing silver.

“I couldn’t be prouder of Elena’s performance. She proved today that she’s a force to be reckoned with.” – Paul Devos, Coach, Sanjindo Bischofshofen

Sanjindo Bischofshofen Clinches Seven Medals

• Gold: Thomas Scharfetter (-90 kg), Michaela Höllwart (+78 kg)
• Silver: Michael Niederdorfer (-100 kg), Elena Dengg (-70 kg)
• Bronze: Tina Neuhauser (-78 kg), Phillipp Hacksteiner (-60 kg), Moritz Höllwart (-100 kg)