Last weekend, The Kanpai Judo Club of Jaca performed excellently in the Aragón Absolute Judo Championshipheld in Monzalbarba. With four judokas in the competition, the club demonstrated its high level and commitment, achieving three medals and an outstanding fifth place.
One silver and two bronze medals for Kanpai
The Kanpai teacher and coach Leo Cruz won the silver medal in the -73 kg category. After winning three fights, Cruz advanced to the final, where he fell just short of the title by falling in the last match. This medal ensures him a place in the Spanish Championship sector. It will be in Barbastro on November 16.
Besides, The judokas David García and Juan Gordo completed a very good performance by winning two bronze medals in the -60 kg and -81 kg categories, respectively. Both showed great skill and effort in each fight, reflecting the excellent work done during the season.
Ignacio Gracia achieved a creditable fifth place. Unfortunately, an injury in the last fight prevented him from continuing in the competition.
A performance that highlights “the fruit of the collective effort and preparation of its athletes”
The performance of the Kanpai Judo Club in this championship stands out “the fruit of the collective effort and preparation of its athletes”as they point out from their ranks.
«The performance of the Kanpai Judo Club in this championship highlights the fruit of the collective effort and preparation of its athletes. With his sights set on the Spanish Championship, Leo Cruz will seek to continue his streak of success, while the young judokas África Arrocha and Samuel Ventura prepare to compete in the Spanish Children’s and Cadet Cup that will be held on the same date.explains the president of the club, Marta Bergua.
From the club, “It is expected to continue achieving great results and confirm the good level that its athletes have been showing”adds Bergua.
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