While waiting for the Grand Slam in Tokyo (7-8 December), the last seasonal event of the Judo World Tour, the PalaPellicone in Ostia is preparing to host this weekend from Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 November the European Open Roma 2024. The most important international judo event of the year on Italian soil welcomes over 240 athletes from 31 countries for the occasion.
As usual, very large participation in the home stage of the main continental circuit for Italy, with 89 Italian judokas currently registered in the entry list of the event. A very long list (click here to consult it) in which the name of stands out above all others Gennaro PirelliParis 2024 Olympian in the -100 kg who will test himself exceptionally among the heavyweights (+100 kg). Also present were many young promises of local judo such as for example Giulia Carnà and Micaela Sciacovelli.
“It is a European Open that comes immediately after the Olympics and is a great opportunity in particular for Italian athletes as well as a good restart for all the participants who continue and must get involved for their judo future“, the blue DT declares to the federal website Laura Di Toma.
“Given the participants, it will certainly be an Open of excellent technical level and for this reason I expect an engaging and interesting race. The large participation of Italian athletes in the competition gives us the awareness that the national judo movement has grown exponentially in recent years so many are ready to compete in this type of competition“, the words of the men’s head coach Raffaele Parlati.
“A good level race. Clearly after the Olympics most of the top international players are still at rest, but Italy is well represented. I expect many podiums from our athletes, this will certainly be a good opportunity to show off themselves in view of the new four-year period. Good luck to everyone“, comments the women’s head coach Francesco Bruyere.
