The <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2024/04/malchin-judo-club-shines-bright-at-the-international-copenhagen-open-with-eight-medals/" title="Malchin Judo Club Shines Bright at the International 'Copenhagen Open' with Eight Medals”>Malchin Judo Club experienced an impressive tournament at the renowned Adler Cup in Frankfurt am Main at the weekend.
The four young judoka and their supervisors traveled more than 700 kilometers to take part in one of the most important judo competitions in Germany. The Adler Cup has a strong international presence – this year with over 1,700 fighters from 263 clubs and 46 nations.
The young talents already experienced a special highlight on Friday: Marieke Hacker had the opportunity to train with Franz Kofler (6th Dan), the founder of the World Judofamily. A great moment that gave the 9-year-old even more motivation.
On Saturday the team from Malchin went to the mat. The judo talents Marieke Hacker, Gustav Kemmesies, Malte Haberkost and Enno Gütschow competed in the U13 with high motivation – and success was not long in coming.
Marieke Hacker shines twice with silver medals
Marieke Hacker secured the first medal for the Malchiners: She won silver in the U13 weight class up to 30 kilograms and only had to admit defeat to a fighter from Nuremberg in the final.
But that’s not all: On Sunday she competed again in the U14 category and surprised the competition again with another silver medal – a sensational performance for the 9-year-old, who was able to prevail against significantly older and more experienced participants.
Gustav Kemmesies also impressed with outstanding fights and secured a well-deserved bronze medal after intense fights, also on Sunday in the U14.
Malte Haberkost and Enno Gütschow also performed well and impressed with their fights in an extremely demanding field of participants.
Despite strong opponents, both managed to play to their strengths and gain valuable experience. However, a medal wasn’t going to work this time.
