Merone of Kan Judo Olbia at the “Mediterranean Islands Games”

Jacopo Merone of Kan Judo Olbia in the Sardinia team at the Mediterranean Islands Games.

There will also be a young Judo athlete from Olbia at the “Mediterranean Islands Games”, scheduled for 22 to 26 May in Porto Vecchio in Corsica. The coach of Judo team from Sardinialast week, at the municipal gym in Tramatzahe rallied the 100 best athletes from Sardiniawho compared and trained in front of him in view of the important international deadline.

After the meeting the athletes were called for the Mediterranean Islands Games which will take place in Old Port in Corsica from 22 to 26 May, tournament reserved for Cadets of the years 2009/08/07, which also includes Jacopo Merone of Kan Judo Olbia.

Jacopo Merone, the promising judo player from Olbia

Jacopo Merone it’s theonly athlete from Gallura to have been called up for the important international commitment. Currently the young athlete is regional champion and reigning winner of the regional Grand Prix, as well as 5th place in the A1 Fijlkham national rookie championship and reigning national champion Csen Beginners category.

“A good training session in Tramatza, I didn’t expect to be called up also because it is the first year that I am in the Cadet categoryit was a real one surprise – says the young athlete -. I am very happy with the call-up, I will do my best to make a good impression. To get there it was the role of maestro Calvisi is very important and his collaborators, who played a fundamental role from a technical and motivational point of view, it is thanks to them that I achieve these results”.

Those summoned.

Men’s team: Francesco Carta (Ichinos CA), Nicola Carcangiu (Ikioi CA), Marco Mameli (Ceracchini CA), Jacopo Merone (Kan Judo Olbia)Alessandro Olia (G. Sieni SS);

Women’s team: Laura Nicosia (Ceracchini CA), Giulia Pisu (Hobby Sport Pirri), Rossella Fusco (G. Sieni SS), Sofia Polizia (Ichinos CA), Claudia Mascia (Com. VV.FF. CA);

Companions: Tonino Deligia (Regional Coach), Paolo Deiana (Technical Manager), Tania Volpi (Technical Staff), Davide Mulas (National Referee).