Judo Team Holten Youth Achieves Top 10 Finish at Holten Cup
OBERHAUSEN, Germany (March 10, 2025) – The Judo Team Holten (JTH) youth team secured eighth place out of 20 teams at the annual Holten Cup, a regional judo tournament held at the Günther-Stolz-Halle. Over 170 judokas from the U13 adn U15 age groups representing clubs from the Ruhr area, Düsseldorf region, and lower Rhine competed.
Strong Showing Despite Smaller Team
Despite fielding a team of only 10 athletes, the JTH youth demonstrated skill and determination to achieve a commendable result against larger squads. The JC 66 Bottrop won the competition with over 40 children, followed by PSV Duisburg and Osterather TV.
Individual Medalists for Judo Team Holten
Several JTH members earned individual recognition for their performances:
- Noah Giokas: 2nd Place
- Johanna Lübbe: 2nd Place
- Noreen Enninghorst: 3rd Place
- Leonard Fenners: 3rd Place
- Ariane Lübbe: 3rd Place
- Marian Keuschen: participated
- Malte Käsler: participated
- Lian Suster: participated
What strategies did Judo Team Holten employ to achieve a commendable result despite having a smaller team size compared to other competitors?
Judo Team Holten youth achieves Top 10 Finish at Holten Cup
OBERHAUSEN, Germany (March 10, 2025) – The Judo Team Holten (JTH) youth team secured eighth place out of 20 teams at the annual Holten Cup, a regional judo tournament held at the Günther-Stolz-Halle. Over 170 judokas from the U13 adn U15 age groups representing clubs from the Ruhr area, Düsseldorf region, and lower Rhine competed.
Strong Showing Despite Smaller Team
Despite fielding a team of only 10 athletes, the JTH youth demonstrated skill and determination to achieve a commendable result against larger squads. The JC 66 Bottrop won the competition with over 40 children, followed by PSV Duisburg and Osterather TV.
Individual medalists for Judo Team Holten
Several JTH members earned individual recognition for their performances:
- Noah Giokas: 2nd Place
- Johanna Lübbe: 2nd Place
- Noreen Enninghorst: 3rd Place
- Leonard Fenners: 3rd Place
- Ariane Lübbe: 3rd Place
- Marian Keuschen: participated
- Malte Käsler: participated
- lian Suster: participated
Judo Team Holten – Holten Cup Q&A
What is the Holten Cup?
The Holten cup is an annual regional judo tournament held in Oberhausen, Germany, at the Günther-Stolz-Halle. It features judokas from the Ruhr area, Düsseldorf region, and lower Rhine, competing in U13 and U15 age categories.
Were is Oberhausen and the Günther-Stolz-Halle?
Oberhausen is a city in the Ruhr area of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The Günther-stolz-Halle is a sports hall located in the city, often used for various sporting events, including judo tournaments. It is indeed a popular venue for regional competitions.
How did Judo Team Holten (JTH) perform?
Judo Team Holten finished in 8th place out of 20 teams. This is a notable achievement, especially considering they fielded only 10 athletes, while some competing teams had substantially larger rosters.
Who were the individual medalists for Judo Team Holten?
- Noah Giokas: 2nd Place
- Johanna Lübbe: 2nd Place
- Noreen Enninghorst: 3rd Place
- Leonard Fenners: 3rd Place
- Ariane Lübbe: 3rd Place
What are the U13 and U15 age groups?
These designations refer to the age of the judoka. U13 represents athletes under 13 years old, while U15 represents athletes under 15 years old. Judo competitions are frequently enough divided by age to ensure fair competition.
What are some basic Judo techniques?
Judo techniques include throws (like O-goshi, or hip throw), grappling (holding, chokes, and armlocks), and ground work. Learning these is crucial for success and safety.
What does “participated” mean in the context of the tournament?
Judokas listed as “participated” competed in the tournament but did not place in the top three to earn a medal. Their participation still contributed to the team’s overall score and provided valuable experiance.
Judo Team Holten’s success at the Holten Cup shows the power of dedication and skill. Celebrate the achievements of these young judokas!
