This past weekend Gijón has been the scene of the Spanish Junior Judo Super Cup, an event of great relevance in the national calendar. The competition brought together young judokas from all over the country, with an outstanding participation in the -66 kg category, one of the busiest with a total of 64 competitors.
The Huesca Judo Club athlete Eduardo Miranda won as championdemonstrating an outstanding level throughout six fights. From the beginning, Miranda showed great ease and determination, surpassing each of his rivals. In the semifinal, he faced a Cantabrian competitor, whom he defeated in an intense fight that gave him a place in the final.
Already in the last round, Miranda faced his teammate Sandro Pla. After an even and high-quality duel, Miranda managed to prevail and climb to the top of the podium, thus achieving an important victory.
From the club they show their gratitude to “the High Performance Center for the opportunity that is being given and to our colleague and friend Daniel Pions for helping him on this prosperous path.”
CJ BINEFAR, PLATA DE PLA
The judokas of CJ Binefar They have also attended Gijón and after an excellent competition, Sandro Pla (-66) He achieved second place, winning the silver medal.. In his own weight the judoka Emanuel Fluerica (The only one) He has not had such luck despite his great performance, falling in the first round. On the other hand, Raúl Arilla (-81) Despite starting very well, they fell in the second round, not being able to reach the final phase.
IBON SCHOOL
Also in Gijón was the junior team from the Club Ibón de Huesca School and he did it with a representation of six judokas. David Marí in the -66 kg category, Jon García in -73 kg, Angie Guerrero and Nerea Jubero in -52 kg, and Martina Vives with Clara Barrio in -57 kg.
The athletes were prepared for the big event, but they didn’t have their day. Although none of them managed to reach the final rounds that give access to the fight for medals, the team showed their potential and determination in each fight. David Marí, Angie Guerrero and Martina Vives in particular achieved victories in their respective categories, demonstrating their ability on the tatami and getting closer and closer to the level of demand of this highly competitive category. The rest of the team also showed great attitude even though they couldn’t get past the first round.
This participation in Gijón was not only an opportunity to measure the level against other judokas of his generation, but also a valuable experience that will allow them to adjust their preparation. With the next match set for January, the junior team will have time to strengthen their technical and tactical skills. Coaches and athletes will take advantage of these months to analyze the fights, work on the details and arrive at the next competitions with more tools and security.
Also a moment of thanks from the Ibón School to the sponsors Podoactiva, Huesca la Magia, TuHuesca, Fisio Espacio Huesca and the Huesca City Council for their constant support, “which makes it possible for our athletes to have a presence in these high-level events and continue to grow in the sport.” Likewise, gratitude to the families of the judokas for accompanying them in every step of their development, supporting their dedication and effort. “At the Club Ibón School, we are proud of each one of them and we remain committed to their training as judokas and people,” they point out.
