Larzac Judokas Shine at North Occitanie championships
RODEZ,France – Judokas from the Judo Club Cavalérien (JCC) delivered impressive performances at the North Occitanie Championships,held Sunday,March 30,at the rodez departmental dojo.
Benjamin Typhen Even Qualifies for occitanie Criterium
The morning session saw Typhen Even compete in the -44 kg category. Even dominated her pool,winning all her matches. Despite a loss in the semi-final, she secured a third-place finish, earning her a spot at the Occitanie Benjamins Criterium in Toulouse on April 13.
Seniors Secure Black Belt Points, Qualify for Occitanie Championships
In the afternoon, the senior division took to the mat. Léane Belet (-52 kg) finished third in her category with one win and two losses.This performance earned her the remaining points needed for her black belt.Giovanni Ciuca (-100 kg) advanced to the final stages with two wins and one loss, finishing second in his pool. After losing in the semi-finals, he also secured third place. Both Belet and Ciuca will compete at the Occitanie seniors 3rd Division championship in Toulouse on April 12.
Club Pride
“The members of the club are proud of their judokas who have so well represented Larzac during this day,” said JCC Secretary Jean-Pierre Bazin.
Q: Considering the range of ages and belt levels represented – from Benjamin Typhen Even to the senior judokas – what does this suggest about the overall health and progress pathway within the JCC?
Larzac judokas Shine at North Occitanie Championships: Q&A
RODEZ,France – Judokas from the Judo Club Cavalérien (JCC) delivered impressive performances at the North Occitanie Championships,held sunday,March 30,at the rodez departmental dojo. here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways:
Q&A: Unpacking the Success
Q: What is the North Occitanie Championships?
A: It’s a regional judo competition in the Occitanie region of France, serving as a qualifier for higher-level tournaments.
Q: Who is Benjamin Typhen Even, and what did she achieve?
A: She is a young judoka who competes in the -44 kg category. She secured a third-place finish, qualifying for the Occitanie Benjamins Criterium.
Q: What’s the meaning of the Occitanie Criterium?
A: It is indeed a regional judo competition for young judokas (Benjamins), providing an possibility to advance to even more prestigious events.
Q: Who are Léane Belet and Giovanni Ciuca?
A: They are senior judokas from JCC. Léane competes in the -52 kg category, earning points for her black belt. Giovanni competes in the -100 kg category, finishing third in his pool.
Q: What does it mean to “secure black belt points”?
A: In judo,obtaining a black belt requires accumulating points through participation and performance in competitions.Léane earned the necessary points at this event.
Q: What are the Occitanie seniors 3rd Division Championships?
A: It’s another regional judo championship, this time for senior judokas, providing a platform for competition and advancement.
Q: What is the Judo Club Cavalérien (JCC)?
A: It’s the judo club based in Larzac, France, whose members competed in the championships.
Q: What does the JCC secretary, Jean-Pierre Bazin, have to say about the performance?
A: He expressed pride in the judokas’ representation of Larzac during the event.
Did you know? Judo competitions are not just about physical strength; they emphasize technique, strategy, and respect. Every match starts and ends with a bow – a sign of respect for your opponent.
The Larzac judokas’ performance at the North Occitanie Championships demonstrates the dedication of their training and the strength of their club. Support these athletes as they advance to the next stage!
