Tag: judo
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Katryna Esposito makes judo history with silver at Amman Open
Maltese judoka Katryna Esposito has once again made history, claiming silver at the Amman Open to secure Malta’s first-ever medal at an Asian Open. Competing in the women’s 48kg category, the 24-year-old powered her way to the final with a series of strong performances, ultimately finishing runner-up but underlining her rising status in international judo.…
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Malta’s top judokas Pulled from GSSE Andorra 2025 after controversial category cancellations
The Malta Judo Federation has expressed deep disappointment after two of the country’s leading judokas, James Zahra and Katryna Esposito, were unexpectedly excluded from competing at the upcoming Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) 2025 in Andorra. This marks the first time Malta will have no judo representation at the GSSE — a…
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Malta to Host EU Judo Union Financial Operations from 2025
In a significant development for Maltese judo, the European Judo Union (EJU) has announced that its financial operations and accounting will relocate to Malta starting January 1, 2025. This decision, made during the 76th Ordinary Congress of the EJU in Vienna, marks a strategic shift to place these functions under the direct oversight of EJU…
