Vosges Judo Makes History with Back-to-Back Junior Teams’ Podium and French Championship Qualification
Regional Triumph Leads to National Spotlight
The versatile Vosges Judo club has added another feather to its cap by qualifying both its junior girl and boy teams for the French 1st division championship. Having already secured an impressive third place in the Grand Est championship, the club has now earned a coveted spot in the French Junior 1st Division Junior Team Championships, slated for June 8 at the Grand Dome of Villebon-sur-Yvette.
Composition of the Vosges Judo Teams
Girl’s Team:
- -52 kg: Mathilde Sangouard
- -57 kg: Charlie Naigeon and Émilie Ravier
- -63 kg: Marion Louis
- -70 kg: Taliah Blackwell
- +70 kg: Warda Lamfarad
Boy’s Team:
- -60 kg: Luca Path
- -66 kg: Belal Boulayoune
- -73 kg : Mathieu Nicolas
- -81 kg: Paul Scheughter and Eliott David
- +81 kg : Hugo Sudres
The Road to Success
The Vosges Judo club’s extraordinary achievement is a testimony to its collective commitment, team spirit, and the quality of its coaching. By being the only club in the Grand Est region to enter both a girl’s and a boy’s team, Vosges Judo has set a new benchmark for the region’s judo scene.
“This double podium rewards the club’s dedication and hard work, and we’re thrilled to see our young judokas getting the recognition they deserve,” said a club spokesperson.
Did you know?
Vosges Judo was established in 1978 and has since been instrumental in nurturing numerous national and international champions.