Karate Oliveros and Club Judo Sant Jordi achieve success in regional tournaments

The Dojo Karate Oliveros delegation of 11 competitors secured multiple podium finishes at a tournament in Puerto Gaboto, Argentina. Notable results included Pedro Puricelli taking first and third place in kata and kumite, and Abril Miller winning first place in kata and second in kumite. Other medalists included Liam Carrizo, Valerio Mattosso, and Amalia Pizarro. Instructor Amalia Pizarro emphasized that the competition provided valuable personal growth and lessons in handling frustration beyond mere rankings.

In Spain, the Club Judo Sant Jordi earned a bronze medal and two diplomas at the Spanish Super Cup for children and cadets held in Avilés, Asturias. Carla Pérez, the top-ranked Spanish judoka in the children's under 57kg category, secured the bronze medal after defeating Ane Aranegi in the third-place match. Elena Menéndez also performed strongly, finishing fifth in the under 44kg category.