german Judo Team Arrives in Lima for Junior World Championships
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Teh german junior judo team has arrived in Lima, Peru, poised to compete in the 2025 Junior World championships. The event, set to begin October 4th, will see nearly 500 athletes – 487 participants from 68 nations – vying for top honors, with a near-equal representation of male and female competitors.
A Global Stage for Rising Judo Stars
The Junior World Championships represent a crucial stepping stone for young athletes aiming for senior-level success. With 233 female and 254 male judoka registered, the competition promises to be fierce. The German delegation consists of eleven athletes, a team of six women and five men, all under the guidance of sports director Michael Bazynski and national coaches Udo Quellmalz and Melek Melke.
Coaches express Confidence Ahead of Competition
According to a senior official, the athletes have been rigorously prepared and are in excellent condition. The team is optimistic about their chances and eager to showcase their skills on the international stage.
German Athlete Roster
Here’s a breakdown of the German athletes set to compete:
Men U21:
- -60 kg: Luke Cabecana (JC Wermelskirchen – NW)
- -73 kg: Arthur Akopjan (TSV Hertha Walheim – NW)
- -73 kg: Melvin Noack (Sportclub Berlin – Be)
- -90 kg: Paul Friedrichs (UJKC Potsdam – BB)
- +100 kg: Mortaz Dry (Judo-Team Hannover – NS)
Women U21:
- -48 kg: Helen Habib (JC66 Bottrop – NW)
- -52 kg: Tabea Nika Mecklenburg (Police Sports Association Berlin – BE)
- -52 kg: Klara Erten (Soester TV 1862 – NW)
- -57 kg: Helene Riegert (JC Wiesbaden – HE)
- -63 kg: Sara-Joy Bauer (TSG Backnang – BW)
- -78 kg: Mathilda Sophie Niemeyer (1. JJJC Hattingen – NW)
Championship Schedule & Weight Classes
The competition schedule is as follows:
- Saturday, October 4, 2025: 2:00 p.m. (9:00 p.m. CEST) – Draw
- Sunday, October 5, 2025: Preliminary rounds and final block (details to be announced)
- Women U21 weight Classes: -48 kg, -52 kg, -57 kg
- Men U21 Weight Classes: -60 kg, -66 kg
- Monday, October 6, 2025: Preliminary rounds and final block (details to be announced)
- Women U21 Weight classes: -63 kg, -70 kg
- Men U21 Weight Classes: -73 kg, -81 kg
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025: Preliminary rounds and final block (details to be announced)
- Women U21 Weight Classes: -78 kg, +78 kg
- Men U21 Weight Classes: -90 kg, -100 kg, +100 kg
- Wednesday, October 8, 2025: Preliminary rounds and final block (details to be announced) – Mixed Team Competition
The Junior World Championships in Lima promise to be a thrilling showcase of emerging talent in the world of judo, with the German team eager to make its mark on the international stage.
