More than 90 judokas participated in the competition that took place on the main court of the Municipal Gymnasium No. 1.
On Saturday, October 19, the 1st was held with great success. edition of the Judo “Windly City Cup” which was attended by the schools of the Municipal Gymnasium No. 1, Municipal Gymnasium No. 3, Municipal Gymnasium No. 4 and Club Huergo. Judokas from Trelew, Puerto Madryn, Trevelin and Esquel also joined.
The initiative arose from the municipal leaders Aldana Smart (Municipal Gym No. 1) and Florencia Fernández (Club Huergo), who organized the day with the support and collaboration of the Ente Comodoro Deportes.
They competed in the pre-promotional categories (5 years to 8 years), promotional, children’s A and B, cadets and veterans. In total 36 adults participated, from there 6 teams were formed and fought for the Cup, and 57 minors.
“Garniquitos” from the Marcos Garnica Dojo of Municipal No. 1, added 27 points and took 1st place. edition of the “Windly City Cup”. The team was made up of Melani Morales, Priscila Elgueta, Doris Grant, Denis Campos, Luciano González, Alan Elgueta and Jeremy Acevedo.
On the other hand, in second place was the cast of “Los Samurai”, belonging to the Bushido Dojo of the Municipal Gymnasium No. 3, with 24 points, while with 12 units, Los Ninja (Bushido Dojos/Heitzman) of the Municipal Gymnasium completed the podium. No. 3 of Esquel.
About the tournament, Aldana Smart said that “With teacher Flor (Fernández) we thought of holding a massive event where all categories participated, with the incentive for adults of a drink.”
“The boys wanted to compete and we also wanted to see more competition so that some would arrive more prepared for the Evita or Araucanía Games. And it also served for the veterans who qualified for the South American or the World Cup,” he said.
Adult Team Positions
1st) Garniquitos (Marcos Garnica Dojo – Municipal Government No. 1): 27 points.
2nd) Los Samurai (Dojo Bushido – G. Municipal Nº 3): 24 points.
3rd) The Ninja (Dojos Bushido/Heitzman – G. Municipal Nº 3/Esquel): 12 points.
4th) The Warriors of Jigoro Kano (Dojos Huergo/Heitzman – Huergo/Heitzman): 9 points.
5th) Yellow Power (Dojos Bushido/Marcos Garnica – G. Municipal No. 1/No. 3): 7 points.
6th) The Super Team (Dojos Huergo/Marcos Garnica – G. Municipal Nº 1/Huergo): 6 points.
