Italian Judo Team Set to Compete at Tbilisi Grand Slam 2025
Italy will send a strong contingent of judokas to the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2025, the fifth event of the World Judo Tour season. Sixteen athletes, equally divided between men and women, are slated to compete in the Georgian capital from March 21-23.
Men’s Team
The men’s team includes Valerio Accogli and Francesco Cargnelutti in the 66 kg category, Leonardo Valeriani and Edoardo Mella in the 73 kg division, Leonardo Casaglia and Giacomo Gamba competing at 81 kg, Tiziano Falcone at 90 kg, and Jean Carletti in the 100 kg weight class.
Women’s Team
Representing Italy in the women’s divisions are Giulia Ghiglione (48 kg), Veronica Toniolo (57 kg), Savita Russo and Flavia Favorini (63 kg), Irene Pedrotti and Giorgia Stangherlin (70 kg), and Erica Simonetti and Asya Tavano in the over 78 kg category.
Eyes on Olympic Veterans
All eyes will be on asya Tavano, veronica Toniolo and Savita Russo, all of whom competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic games. Tavano, currently ranked eighth in the world in the heavyweight division, will return to competition in Tbilisi for the first time since last summer. Toniolo and Russo have already competed this season and will be looking to perform well at this event.
the Tbilisi Grand Slam is the fourth Slam event of the year, following Paris, Baku, and Tashkent. It precedes the continental championships in April, with the European Championships scheduled for Podgorica from April 23-27.
How will the Italian Judo Team’s performance at the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2025 impact their readiness for the European Championships in April?
Italian Judo Team Set to Compete at Tbilisi Grand Slam 2025 – Q&A
Here’s a breakdown to help you delve deeper into the Italian Judo team’s participation at the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2025:
Q&A
Q: What is the Tbilisi Grand Slam?
A: The Tbilisi Grand Slam is a prestigious judo tournament, part of the World Judo Tour. It attracts top judokas from around the globe, offering valuable ranking points and a chance to compete at a high level.
Q: When and where will the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2025 take place?
A: The tournament will be held in Tbilisi, Georgia, from March 21st to 23rd, 2025.
Q: How many Italian athletes are competing?
A: Italy will be represented by a team of sixteen judokas – eight men and eight women.
Q: Which Italian judokas are olympic veterans?
A: Asya Tavano,Veronica Toniolo,and Savita Russo all competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Q: what weight classes will the Italian judokas compete in?
A: The article lists the weight classes for each athlete: 66 kg, 73 kg, 81 kg, 90 kg, 100 kg (men); 48 kg, 57 kg, 63 kg, 70 kg, and over 78 kg (women).
Q: What is the significance of the Tbilisi Grand slam in the context of the season?
A: It’s the fifth event of the World Judo Tour season, following Paris, Baku, and Tashkent. It serves as crucial preparation for the upcoming continental championships, including the European championships in Podgorica in April.
Q: how does the judo ranking system work?
A: Judo athletes earn points based on their performance in tournaments. The higher the ranking of the tournament and the further an athlete progresses, the more points they accumulate. These points determine their world ranking, which is crucial for Olympic qualification and seeding in major events. Keep an eye on the rankings to see how the Italian team performs.
Q: Is there anything interesting to know about Judo?
A: Judo means “gentle way” in Japanese, the sport emphasizes using an opponent’s weight and strength against them. It requires a lot of strategy, timing, and technique. the most common way to win is by ippon, or a single decisive throw.
Q: What should judo fans watch for?
A: Focus on Asya Tavano’s return to competition after the Olympics. Follow the performances of Veronica Toniolo and Savita Russo, and keep an eye on the upcoming European Championships.
Follow the Italian team’s progress at the Tbilisi Grand Slam 2025 and support our judokas as they strive for success!
