Karate Triumphs at the 2024 Italian Regional Championship
The 2024 Italian Regional Karate Championship concluded on December 31st, 2024, showcasing exceptional talent and fierce competition. Athletes from across the region battled it out, demonstrating remarkable skill and dedication to the martial art.
While specific results are not available at this time, the championship undoubtedly served as a platform for karatekas to test their abilities, gain valuable experience, and strive for regional recognition. The event likely drew a large crowd of spectators eager to witness the thrilling displays of athleticism and sportsmanship.
Karate continues to grow in popularity in italy, with a strong emphasis on discipline, respect, and physical prowess. The 2024 Regional Championship is a testament to the dedication of athletes and coaches who contribute to the sport’s ongoing success.
As the karate community eagerly awaits the official results and highlights from the championship, one thing is certain: the future of Italian karate is luminous, with talented athletes poised to make their mark on both national and international stages.
Lazio Karate Excels at the Italian regional Representative Championship 2024
The 2024 karate season concluded with the highly anticipated Italian Regional Representative Championship,a showdown where regional champions vied for national supremacy.Held at the PalaPellicone in ostia (RM) on November 16th and 17th, the event drew a remarkable 586 athletes across youth, absolute, and master categories.Representing Lazio, a strong contingent of 70 athletes, comprising 12% of the total participants, showcased the region’s thriving karate scene. Their dedication paid off, resulting in an impressive haul of 32 medals. Lazio athletes shone in both kumite and kata disciplines, with the team kata category proving notably dominant, consistently securing podium finishes – a feat matched by few other regions. The only exception was the youth men’s kumite, where no Lazio athlete reached the podium.
Lazio’s medalists:
Kata Team Female Over 18: Silver medal - gregorio Gabriella, Dominianni Elisa, Eusepi Alessia
Kata Team Male Over 18: Silver medal - zhou Marco, Fuscagni Alex, Giovagnoni Gioele
Kata Team Female Under 18: Bronze medal – Grace Nicol, Punta Micaela, Cioccetti Andreina, Selva Sofia
Kata Team Male Under 18: Gold medal – Romagnoli Emanuel, Pilotto Nicolò, Emanuele Caponera
Kata Male Master A: Gold medal – Monnati Federico
Kumite Male Master A +75 KG: Gold medal - Checchi Diego
Kata Female Master C: Bronze medal – Patrizi Lilia
Kata Male Master C: Bronze medal – Brandoni Andrea
Kumite Male Master C +75 KG: Silver medal – Rocchi Angelo
kumite Male Master C -67 KG: Bronze medal – Suannini Giampiero
Kata Female Master D: Bronze medal – Dessanai Maria Antonia
Kata Male Master D: Silver medal – Berti Francesco
Kata Male Master D: Bronze medal – Stefano Moretti
Kumite Male Master D +75 KG: silver medal – Liguori Emilio
Kumite Male Master D -75 KG: Silver medal – Franci Paolo
Kata Male Master E: Bronze medal – Tonini Antonio
This impressive performance underscores the strength and depth of karate talent within lazio, solidifying its position as a force to be reckoned with in the national karate landscape.
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Dominating the Kumite:
In the women’s Kumite division, Rebecca Ortu emerged victorious in the -55 KG weight class, showcasing exceptional technique and power. Iron dawn secured a strong second-place finish in the +68 KG category, while Danger elisha demonstrated her prowess in the -50 KG division, also claiming second place.Flavia Daureli fought valiantly to achieve a third-place finish in the -68 KG category.The men’s Kumite division saw equally impressive performances. David Falco By dominated the -60 KG weight class, securing the top spot. Davide Luciani showcased his strength and strategy to claim first place in the -84 KG category. Gabriele Morelli fought hard to earn a commendable third-place finish in the -67 KG division.
Rising Stars in the Under 18 Category:
The Under 18 category showcased the future of the sport, with young athletes demonstrating remarkable talent. Sofia Honors secured a well-deserved second place in the women’s +66 KG division. Asia Falco, Daria Istrate, and Luna Graziosi all fought valiantly, achieving third-place finishes in the -48 KG, -53 KG, and -66 KG weight classes respectively.
Kata Excellence:
Emanuele Caponera delivered a captivating performance in the Kata M Under 18 category,earning a well-deserved second place.
Floor Exercise Highlights:
Antonio Altieri, Gabriella Gregorio, and Alessia Eusepi showcased their grace and precision in the Floor Exercise, securing impressive third-place finishes in their respective categories.Guido Polsinelli dominated the men’s Floor Exercise Over 18, claiming the top spot.
For a comprehensive list of results, please visit the official event website: [link to official website].
Lazio Rises as a Karate Powerhouse at Italian Regional Representative Championship
The 2024 Italian karate season culminated in a thrilling display of skill and sportsmanship at the italian Regional Representative Championship held on November 16th and 17th at the PalaPellicone in Ostia (RM). With 586 athletes representing various regions vying for national supremacy, the competition was fiercely contested across youth, absolute, and master categories.
Emerging as a dominant force, Lazio’s contingent of 70 athletes, constituting a significant 12% of the total participants, left an indelible mark on the championship. Their impressive performance yielded a remarkable haul of 32 medals, underscoring the region’s burgeoning karate prowess.
Lazio’s success extended across both kumite and kata disciplines, with the team kata category proving especially impressive, consistently securing podium finishes. This dominance, unmatched by most other regions, highlights the region’s remarkable coaching and the athletes’ dedication to mastering this intricate aspect of karate.
Notable Highlights:
Team Kata Dominance: Lazio’s team kata prowess was unwavering. The female over 18 team snagged a silver medal with Gabriella Gregorio, Elisa Dominianni, and Alessia Eusepi; the male over 18 team, featuring Marco Zhou, Alex Fuscagni, and Gioele Giovagnoni, also secured silver; and the male under 18 team, composed of Emanuel Romagnoli, Nicolò Pilotto, and Emanuele Caponera, claimed gold, showcasing exceptional synergy and synchronized movements.
Individual Triumphs: Federico Monnati secured gold in the Kata male Master A category, demonstrating mastery and precision in his execution. Diego Checchi’s powerful kumite performance earned him gold in the Kumite Male Master A +75 KG category.
* Youth Talent: The performance of the younger Lazio athletes promises a bright future for the region. The female under 18 team kata, featuring Grace Nicol, Micaela Punta, Andreina Cioccetti, and Sofia Selva, earned a bronze medal, showcasing the region’s robust youth advancement program.
Areas for Growth:
While Lazio’s achievement was commendable, the absence of podium finishers in the youth men’s kumite category highlights a potential area for enhancement.
Looking Ahead:
The Lazion Karate Federation should capitalize on this momentum, investing in further talent development and coaching expertise. their commitment to both individual and team excellence will undoubtedly pave the way for further success on the national and international stage. The 2024 Italian Regional Representative Championship served as a testament to Lazio’s burgeoning status as a karate powerhouse, and the future certainly looks bright for these talented athletes.
