Day one of many Genova Millennium Cadet European Cup 2025 didn’t go how the hosts, Italy, would have favored, although accumulating silver and bronze medals, the golds had evaded them. Nevertheless their luck modified on day two, as two of their younger males stood on prime of the rostrum to listen to the nationwide anthem.
First to convey glory to Italy was Francesco MAZZON within the -90kg class, who took out the highest seed, Marius SUNDBY (NOR) in his quarter. Mazzon managed to keep away from any nationwide head to heads, however as an alternative took on two members of the Spanish staff to make it to the gold medal.
It was an incredible day! Because the morning, I felt at my finest, 100% prepared. Competing in Genova was unimaginable, particularly as a result of I used to be at residence, on Italian soil. The ultimate was undoubtedly probably the most thrilling second, because it was my first remaining in a European Cup. This medal means so much to me as a result of it represents the results of arduous coaching and sacrifice. After ending the Coaching Camp right here in Genova, my purpose is to get again to the gymnasium and prepare to organize myself in one of the best ways doable for the upcoming European Cups and the Italian Championships.
Gianluca PICCHI within the +90kg class was subsequent to assert a sensational win for Staff Italy. It was a tricky day however he managed to succeed over the primary seed, Nikola LUBURA (BIH).
It was a unbelievable day as a result of I took my first gold medal in European Cup. I work so much for this consequence however I nonetheless need extra. It was good in Genova, however once I go on to the mat, it’s not essential the place I’m. Probably the most troublesome match was the ultimate as a result of I misplaced two instances with Lobura however I do know that I might have gained. This medal for me means happiness and sacrifice. I prepare so much, I examine and work, my days are busy however once I took this medal, it made the whole lot clear.
Along with the success of Italy, Cadet World Champion, Lucie RULLIER (FRA) took the gold medal within the -70kg class.
My day went nicely with a victory at stake. The competitors as an entire was good, I discovered it nicely organized. Probably the most thrilling struggle was the ultimate, I used to be led by a yuko however I used to be capable of bounce again and put waza ari within the final seconds of the struggle. I assumed I used to be going to lose however the whole lot ended nicely for me. This medal means loads of pleasure and opens my worldwide medal counter for 2025. My subsequent targets are to turn into French champion so as to have the ability to take part within the European and World Championships the place I hope to succeed in the very best step of the rostrum.
Judoka
Writer: Thea Cowen
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