Gold, silver and bronze for Italy in the second of the veteran judo world championships in vegaswhich engaged the M1 and M3 men’s classes on the tatamis set up in the Rio Hotel and Casino Conference Center. Top step of the podium for Roberto Andrea Maserinfirst in the 60 kg M3 and second place forFederico Deianasecond in the 60 kg M1, while Leonardo Rocca he placed third in the 90 kg M3.
🥇 Roberto Maserin M3 kg.60 conquers the world title with a frown, imposing himself on his fearsome French and Kazakh opponents with the usual mix of technique, tactics and concentration that distinguishes him
The words of Roberto Maserin: “I am very happy with the result, I got the medal I wanted since last year. I thank the whole team and technicians for their support and support”
🥈Federico Deiana M1 kg.60
In a challenging round-robin round, Federico prevailed in the first two ippon matches with the German and the Kazakh who were vice world champions in 2023, losing to the Georgian who then won the category, and then completing the work with the victory of 3 shido against the American, despite a heavy shoulder pain, which despite everything does not make him give up
Vice world champion title therefore for Federico Deiana, after the world title in 2023
His dedication: “I dedicate the medal to my son, to the club that gives me a great hand, to my whole family”
🥉 Leonardo Rocca M3 kg.90
Masterpiece for Leonardo Rocca with a total of 5 matches in a category with 31 contenders, against high caliber opponents. The first three opponents of Mexico, the United States and Belgium won peremptorily, the latter beaten after a very long heart-pounding golden score. Having lost the semi-final to a Georgian, Leonardo then completed the job by annihilating the strong Brazilian in the bronze final, and nailing him with a stellar ground pass.
Leonardo Rocca’s comment: “I’m still in disbelief, it was a demanding match, 5 matches with very strong opponents, I really gave everything! I thank my family and the gyms where I train, Judo Imola and Dojo Equipe Bologna”.
Also competing are Alberto Benedetti M3 kg.90 and Gian Mario Deiana M1 kg.+100. A day full of satisfactions for the technicians Massimo Lucidi and Manuela Tadini, and for the entire Italian team, especially considering the very high technical level of the competing categories.
Tomorrow, third day of competitions, with the M4 and M5 classes
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