This weekend the Closing National Judo Championship was held in Jujuy, organized by the Argentine Judo Confederation, where more than 1,300 judokas from all over the country competed in a tournament that stood out for its level and spirit of integration. Among the participants, the La Bianca Judo delegation, representing Concordia and Entre Ríos, achieved an outstanding performance, winning several medals and raising the name of their city.
The event, which took place from the 14th to the 17th of this month, was attended by the former world champion and Olympic medalist Paula Pareto, who participated in the opening of the tournament, providing a framework of prestige and motivation to the competitors.
Judo La Bianca medal table:
Gold medals: Fátima Ocampo and Roxana Vega.
Silver medals: Tomás Sanches and Milagros Fernández.
Bronze medals: Fabricio Ocampo, Roxana Vega and Tomás Sanches.
Fifth places: Florencia Pietravallo, Benjamín González and Hernán Toledo.
The contest, which included competitors from all over the country divided into eight categories, not only represented a scoring competition for the national ranking, but also promoted integration between Argentine provinces and strengthened the growth of judo. The event, organized with the support of the Government of Jujuy and the collaboration of the Jujuy Judo and Jiu Jitsu Federation, contributed to sports development, while offering a tourist and cultural attraction for the region.
The outstanding performance of Judo La Bianca reaffirms its commitment to excellence and sportsmanship, consolidating Concordia as a cradle of talents in this discipline.
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In your opinion, what are the most important qualities that young judokas need to develop to succeed at competitive levels, and how do you instill these qualities in your training programs?
Questions for the Guests:
Guest 1: Paula Pareto, Former World Champion and Olympic Medalist in Judo
1. Can you tell us about your experience participating in the Closing National Judo Championship in Jujuy? How did it feel to be surrounded by so many enthusiastic judokas?
2. What message would you like to send to the young athletes who competed in this tournament, especially those from La Bianca Judo team who achieved such impressive results?
3. As someone who has had a successful career in judo, what role do you think tournaments like these play in promoting the growth and development of the sport in Argentina?
4. How can we, as a society, continue to support and encourage the participation of young people in sports like judo, especially in smaller cities and towns like Concordia and Entre Ríos?
5. Given the current challenges posed by the pandemic, what do you think were the key factors that contributed to the success of this event? And do you think similar events can be held safely in the future?
Guest 2: Coach of La Bianca Judo Team
1. Please tell us about the journey of the La Bianca Judo team leading up to this tournament. What kind of training and preparation did the athletes go through?
2. As a coach, what were the challenges you faced in the face of such a large-scale competition? And how did you manage to motivate your team to perform so well?
3. What role does teamwork and camaraderie play in the success of the La Bianca Judo team? How do you foster a sense of community within the team?
4. With such impressive results this year, what are your goals for the team in the coming months and years? Are there any specific competitions or events you are looking forward to?
5. Can you share any anecdotes or highlights from the tournament that showcase the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie among the athletes?
