Leyre Villamediana Secures 7th Place at European Junior Judo Championships in Portugal
| Event | Location | Participant | Category | Performance | Significant Matches | Outcome |
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| European Junior Judo Championships | Portimão Arena, Portugal | Leyre Villamediana | -63kg | 7th Place |
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Improved from previous international performance, aiming for the final phase of the Spanish Championship on March 29th. |
Event Overview
The European Junior Judo Championships, held at the Portimão Arena in Portugal, brought together nearly 200 athletes from 19 nations. Leyre Villamediana, representing Vilagarcía and the Gimnasio Squash Vilagarcía, showcased her skills in the -63kg category. Her journey through the tournament was marked by both triumphs and setbacks, culminating in a 7th place finish.
Key Matches and Performance
Leyre Villamediana started her campaign with a strong victory over Beatriz Filipe from Portugal. However, she faced a tough challenge in the quarterfinals, ultimately falling to her opponent. Undeterred, she bounced back in the repesca round, defeating Beatriz Martínez Rituerto from Spain. Despite her resilience, Villamediana’s efforts were not enough to secure a medal, as she lost in the subsequent match for the bronze.
Future Goals
The 7th place finish at the European Junior Judo Championships is a significant improvement over her previous international performance in Málaga. This result bodes well for her upcoming goal: the final phase of the Spanish Championship on March 29th.