Judo Klub Lizardi Shines at legazpi International Tournament
ZARAUTZ, Spain – Young judokas from Judo Klub Lizardi Zarautz showcased their talent at the Legazpi International Tournament, held this past Saturday in Legazpi, Gipuzkoa. The nine athletes representing the club achieved impressive results in the under-15 (infantil) category.
Young Athletes Compete in International Judo Tournament
The Legazpi International Tournament featured judo clubs from various regions, including Navarra, Andorra, La Rioja, Aragón, Madrid, and the Basque Country. the competition began with weigh-ins one hour prior to the first matches,spanning seven weight categories for both male and female competitors.
Format Emphasizes Competition Experience
A key feature of the tournament was its design to maximize competitive opportunities for young athletes. Following an initial round-robin stage with groups of three, athletes were placed in elimination brackets based on their performance, ensuring multiple matches for each participant.
gold Medals for Flores and Eizaguirre
Johana Flores secured a gold medal in the under-57 kg category, while Martxel Eizaguirre also claimed gold in the over-66 kg category.Both athletes demonstrated exceptional skill throughout the tournament.
Bronze Medals and Close Finishes
Dana Chacin (over-63 kg), Izarbe Fernandez (under-48 kg), and Tony Marveggio (over-66 kg) each earned bronze medals. Snayder Salgado (under-55 kg) and Yuri Arruti (under-42 kg) both fought hard to fifth-place finishes, narrowly missing out on bronze after five contested bouts.
Other Notable Performances
Jone Lizarralde finished seventh in the under-48 kg category. Eñaut Eguskiza, though he did not advance beyond the initial league matches, gained valuable experience.
Looking Ahead: Spanish Junior Championship
The Judo Klub Lizardi will be represented at the upcoming Spanish Junior Championship, scheduled for March 29th at the Navarra Arena in Pamplona. Naiara Villasante Ruiz de Gauna, invited by the Federation as the current Spanish champion in the under-70 kg category, will compete.Lore Austing Garate, who qualified based on her second-place national ranking from the season’s ‘Copa de España’ series, will also represent the Zarautz club.
Q: What is the significance of the “infantil” category in Judo?
Judo Klub Lizardi Shines at legazpi International Tournament
ZARAUTZ,Spain – Young judokas from Judo Klub Lizardi Zarautz showcased their talent at the Legazpi International Tournament,held this past Saturday in Legazpi,Gipuzkoa. The nine athletes representing the club achieved impressive results in the under-15 (infantil) category.
Young Athletes Compete in International Judo Tournament
The Legazpi International Tournament featured judo clubs from various regions, including Navarra, Andorra, La Rioja, Aragón, Madrid, and the Basque Country. the competition began with weigh-ins one hour prior to the first matches,spanning seven weight categories for both male and female competitors.
Format Emphasizes Competition experience
A key feature of the tournament was its design to maximize competitive opportunities for young athletes. Following an initial round-robin stage with groups of three, athletes were placed in elimination brackets based on their performance, ensuring multiple matches for each participant.
gold Medals for Flores and Eizaguirre
Johana Flores secured a gold medal in the under-57 kg category, while Martxel Eizaguirre also claimed gold in the over-66 kg category.Both athletes demonstrated remarkable skill throughout the tournament.
Bronze Medals and Close Finishes
Dana Chacin (over-63 kg), Izarbe Fernandez (under-48 kg), and Tony Marveggio (over-66 kg) each earned bronze medals. Snayder Salgado (under-55 kg) and Yuri Arruti (under-42 kg) both fought hard to fifth-place finishes, narrowly missing out on bronze after five contested bouts.
Other Notable Performances
Jone Lizarralde finished seventh in the under-48 kg category. Eñaut Eguskiza, though he did not advance beyond the initial league matches, gained valuable experience.
looking Ahead: Spanish Junior Championship
The Judo Klub Lizardi will be represented at the upcoming Spanish Junior Championship, scheduled for March 29th at the Navarra Arena in Pamplona. Naiara Villasante Ruiz de Gauna, invited by the Federation as the current Spanish champion in the under-70 kg category, will compete.Lore Austing Garate, who qualified based on her second-place national ranking from the season’s ‘Copa de España’ series, will also represent the Zarautz club.
Q&A: Judo Klub Lizardi at Legazpi International Tournament
- Q: Where is Legazpi located?
- A: Legazpi is a town in Gipuzkoa, a province in the Basque Country of Spain. Fun fact: The Basque Country has a strong tradition of Judo, with many successful clubs and athletes.
- Q: What does “infantil” mean?
- A: “Infantil” refers to the under-15 age category in Judo, meaning the athletes are generally between 13 and 14 years old, although sometimes younger.
- Q: How does the Legazpi International Tournament ensure competitive experience?
- A: The tournament uses a round-robin format initially to ensure that each competitor has multiple matches. Then, they move into elimination brackets based on their performance, providing more opportunities to compete, win or lose.
- Q: What are the weight categories in Judo?
- A: Judo weight categories are based on the athlete’s weight, to ensure fair competition. Both male and female competitors were featured in seven weight categories at the tournament. interestingly, weight categories are regularly adjusted to reflect the evolving body weights of athletes.
- Q: Who are the athletes to watch at the Spanish Junior Championship?
- A: Keep an eye on Naiara Villasante Ruiz de Gauna, the current Spanish champion, and Lore Austing Garate, who qualified based on her national ranking. These two will be competing at the Spanish Junior Championship.
The future looks shining for Judo Klub Lizardi! Their success at the Legazpi International Tournament sets a grate foundation for the upcoming Spanish Junior Championship and beyond.
