Vegas. Another great satisfaction for Olbia and Sardinia comes from the Veterans Judo World Championships, with Raimondo Degortes who reconfirmed his dominance in the M2 -66 kg category, taking home the world title.
An extraordinary success that marks a new stage in the career of an athlete who continues to demonstrate his value even in international competition.
Degortes in the quarter-finals, he got the better of Kazakh Tulegenov, while in the semi-final he overcame his compatriot Sapishev.
The pinnacle of his performance came in the final, where he defeated the Frenchman Andre Dit Gallas, thus taking the top step of the podium.
That of Degortes is not the only medal that has seen Olbia judo triumph at the World Championships: teammate Federico Deiana obtained the title of Vice-World Champion in the M2 -60 kg category, another important result which testifies to the level of excellence achieved by local judoka.
Gian Mario Deianain the M1 +100 kg category, failed to reach the podium, but his performance places him among the best athletes in the world.
The World Veterans Judo Championships is an international event organized by the International Judo Federation (IJF), which has always been a pillar in the global sporting scene, committed to promoting judo at all levels and at all ages.
With its commitment to training and organizing events such as the Veterans World Championships, the IJF continues to spread the values of judo, such as respect and discipline, helping to keep the passion for this martial art alive.
The support of the team and the assistant is fundamental to the success of Degortes and his teammates Marco Asara.
The Olbia Sports Center, who follows the athletes with passion and dedication, proudly commented on the results obtained, highlighting the preparation and hard work that led to these extraordinary goals.
With this gold, Raimondo Degortes confirms himself as the best in the world in his category, a triumph that not only makes his teammates proud, but also the entire city of Olbia.
