The second day of the European Judo Championships Sarajevo 2024 supplied a big aspect within the historical past of judo. The primary ever Ne-waza European Championships occurred and it was the M1 – M3 classes who have been in a position to contribute to the debut. We had the pleasure of talking with Mr Envic Galea, Normal Treasurer of the European Judo Union, who was instrumental within the creation of this new episode.
What are your first impressions?
It is extremely attention-grabbing. It was an extended journey to reach to this occasion. We had a variety of experiments to see how one can keep components of judo inside. We didn’t wish to copy anyone however we knew that a variety of our members would really like to not be thrown round, particularly within the veteran sections. So we got here out with an extension of the game organisation guidelines attempting to maintain as a lot as doable to the principles based on the IJF guidelines. Actually, the referees had no downside to adapt to what they already know as a result of it was pure Ne-waza.
For this time, we needed to make a rule that they’ll solely compete in a single occasion which means you both compete in Ne-waza or Tachi-waza. As a result of unknown there was a decrease variety of participation however I’m certain it is going to turn out to be highly regarded. It’s going to additionally give a chance to enhance that a part of judo which is Ne-waza, which is gorgeous. I want to see the -48kg from Japan of instance exhibiting us their magic as it’s all the time fascinating to see how they transfer round.
You may have talked about Japan, does that imply we’re planning to discover this challenge world extensive?
Nicely, you recognize, it’s not as much as us. We make the product and the promoting depends upon who needs to select it up. In the meanwhile we tried it out in Europe as a result of we’ve a variety of veterans who wish to check out an occasion which doesn’t contain throwing. We have now revered the principles of 60 yr outdated and over, which means there isn’t any strangle. So the whole lot is there.
A hundreds miles begins with step one. We have now now formally began this challenge with our experience and we’ve superb referees, they got here up with different ideas. I feel it labored nicely we had solely fatigue which is what veterans need, to get fatigue however not injured. It’s only a part of judo packaged another way. I hope everybody will take pleasure in it.
The pc draw has chosen Klaudia Blaszczyszyn of Denmark because the referee who will lead the inaugural European Judo Championships Ne-waza contest. She had a short second to soak up the data and put together. It might appear that with the restricted time out there, her thoughts started to race.
The second I noticed it’s my title on the checklist to do the primary Ne-waza contest, I took a deep breath with everybody else. We actually speculated yesterday who would be the one chosen. I had 4 contests earlier than I wanted to go up. We had a terrific discussions yesterday with Mr Galea and our commissioners, so we have been pondering of various situations what might occur and so forth. So truly when the checklist got here out I began going via completely different situations in my thoughts and I did go to Mr Galea to ask questions ‘what if’ – ‘what if’… so it was very fast and quick time however I’m very grateful for this primary expertise. On the finish though I used to be alone on the mat we did it collectively, everybody was very useful and supportive. I feel will probably be an excellent challenge and I feel it’s actually good for individuals who solely wish to do Ne-waza. I actually loved this expertise.
The ultimate day of the European Judo Championships Sarajevo 2024 will accommodate the Ne-waza occasion for the next classes: M4-6; F4-6; M7-9; F7-9. To seek out out in regards to the guidelines of the Ne-waza occasion please observe the hyperlink.
Photos: Dino Secic
Writer: Szandra Szogedi
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