Between November 13 and 18, it took place in San Salvador de Jujuy he National Judo Closing Championship 2024. This event brought together the best judokas in the country in a challenging competitive scenario, marked by high temperatures and demanding altitude. Athletes from the La Armonía Social Club and the Municipal Judo and Wrestling Schools of the Libertad and San Gabriel campuses participated representing Colón..
Notable achievements
In this competitive tournament, Cynthia Fernández de Carli, from Club La Armonía, shone by becoming two-time National Champion. He obtained two gold medals in the Kyu Graduate and Senior categories for people with Down syndrome, reaching a total of four gold medals at the national level in 2024.
For its part, Luna Gómez (Liberty Headquarters), Romeo Fogel (La Armonía) and Professor Joaquín Vila (La Armonía) They achieved a creditable seventh place after outstanding performances. Other athletes like Ian Leiva, Alexander Ruiz Díaz and Nicolás Sampallo They reached the round of 16, facing high-level competitors, including Evita Games champions and members of the Argentine national team.
Entre Ríos in the national top 10
The Entre Ríos team finished in tenth place in the tournament, achieving 5 gold, 5 silver and 8 bronze medals, a significant improvement over previous editions. This success was achieved under the direction of Professor Gabriel Vila, president of the Entre Ríos Judo Union.
Acknowledgments
The Colonense team especially thanks the Sports Director of the Municipality of ColónJesica Britos, for her logistical support, and the La Armonía Social Club for its permanent collaboration. These contributions are fundamental for the development of local judo, which continues to leave its mark in national and international competitions.
