The final senior European Judo Championships held in Spain came about in Oviedo again in 1998. Now, over twenty years later, plans are underway for Spain to as soon as once more change into a central hub for European Judo. EJU President Dr. TOTH László lately held a profitable assembly in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, with key stakeholders, together with the Councillor for Sports activities of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, Aridany ROMERO; the President of the Royal Spanish Judo Federation, Juan Carlos BARCOS; the President of the Canarian Judo Federation, Antonio CORUNA and the Councillor for Sports activities of the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Corridor, Ramón SUAREZ. In the course of the assembly, a transparent and impressive imaginative and prescient for the approaching years was established.
Step one on this strategic partnership is the internet hosting of the EJU Congress in 2025. It was additionally mentioned that the nation will probably be eager to bid for prestigious continental occasions within the coming years, similar to cadet junior, veteran and kata Europeans.
This formidable plan not solely solidifies Spain’s place within the European judo calendar but in addition units the stage for a possible return of the senior European Championships sooner or later. By steadily constructing capability and experience, Las Palmas will probably be well-prepared to host elite occasions. EJU President, Dr TOTH elaborated additional after the assembly;
The European Judo Union is delighted to have Spain again within the circulation of the EJU and be a part of their calendar with a number of continental championships. Talking of the calendar, with the Congress being agreed in Las Palmas, our 2025 calendar is now totally accomplished. This partnership is a superb alternative for each events and the timing couldn’t be higher because the Spanish youth judoka are creating at a fast tempo and change into stronger and stronger latest years.
Should commend the passion of present and former Olympians of the Spanish workforce too as, the truth is, a dialog with a few of them had spiralled these plans to be put in place. They requested when Spain will host the subsequent elite occasion and I can say the primary steps have been made, planning. We are going to each advantage from the years to return and as soon as once more the eagerness from the elites is admirable.
The Councillor for Sports activities of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, Mr Romero, highlighted that the curiosity of the European Judo Union and the Royal Spanish Judo Federation in holding new nationwide and worldwide competitions in Gran Canaria demonstrates as soon as once more that they’ve the capability and the mandatory assets to host most of these sporting occasions.
It’s no coincidence that they need to return; they’ve recognised our solvency, professionalism, and the standard of our amenities, that are important in sustaining Gran Canaria’s place as a premier vacation spot for high-level sports activities competitions.
Worldwide competitions contribute to strengthening the financial system, selling bodily exercise and sport, and positioning Gran Canaria as a benchmark in worldwide sports activities tourism. The Minister of Sport additional emphasised:
The success of a world competitors requires a unified effort between sports activities organisations and public administrations. Our dedication on the Insular Institute of Sports activities of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria is to make sure that a few of these competitions can quickly be hosted on the island of Gran Canaria.
For Spanish judoka and judo lovers alike, this marks the start of a promising journey, with a robust basis now in place, the way forward for judo in Spain is vibrant, and the countdown to 2025 has formally begun.
Photos: Cabildo de Gran Canaria / Gabi Juan
Writer: Szandra Szogedi
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