HUESCA | Barbastro became the epicenter of national and international judo this weekend with the celebration of four major activities organized by the Aragonese Federation of Judo and Associated Sports (FAJYDA) in the Ángel Orús Pavilion. From November 15 to 17, more than 5000 people, including public and accredited, They enjoyed an event that stood out both for its high sporting level and for its organizational capacity.
Friday began with an inspiring masterclass taught by Moussa Macalouprominent athlete of the Binéfar Judo Club and participant in the CAR of Madrid. The activity, aimed at boys and girls from the CEIP Pedro I, CEIP La Merced, CEIP Alto Aragón and Escuelas Pías de Barbastro schools, had the participation of 320 students.
On Saturday morning the V Judo Cadet Cup Barbastro 2024 – Your Province Huesca La Magiawith the presence of 850 accredited on the track, including athletes, coaches, referees and technical staff. Representatives from 16 autonomous communities and three countries (France, Andorra and Portugal) raised the level of the competition.
On Saturday afternoon, The Ángel Orús Pavilion hosted the Spanish Absolute Championships Northern Sector Phasetand Judo, an event of great significance in which 10 Aragonese athletes qualified for the Spanish Absolute Championship event that will be held in Gran Canaria next weekend of November 30.
On Sunday the judo festival continued with the V Children’s Spanish Cup Judo Barbastro – Your Province Huesca La Magiawith 600 accredited on the track and extensive regional and international participation as well.
