Cadet European Judo Championships - Riga, Latvia
As the bus came around the corner and passed beneath the security barrier, the disembarking athletes could see a lone figure behind a fence waving a tiny flag. It was an unusual scene for a cadet tournament to have fans outside the sports arena, but because of the COVID-19 restrictions,…
18 August 2021Cadet European Judo Championships - Riga, Latvia
The second day brought yet more fantastic judo with some clear talents storming through their categories. Most notable were the and -52kg and -57kg gold medallists, Binta NDIAYE (SUI) and Kerem PRIMO (ISR). Ndiaye brought home the first cadet European title for Switzerland and did so in style, Primo on…
18 August 2021Cadet European Judo Championships - Riga, Latvia
The Arena Riga hosted the first day of the Cadet European Championships in Latvia. With the event spread over three days, the first weight categories to crown new continental champions were; -40kg, -50kg, -44kg, -55kg, 48kg and-60kg. As always with cadet tournaments, the atmosphere was incredible despite the lack of…
17 August 2021Cadet European Judo Championships - Riga, Latvia
It has been a long and gruelling road for the youngest of our athletes, deprived of competition due to the pandemic. However they have returned with a vengeance, hungry for their opportunity to prove themselves as the next memorable judoka. There will be 392 competitors from 37 nations in Riga,…
13 August 2021
Cadet European Judo Championships