Croatia are masters at occasion internet hosting at this level, each at EJU and IJF degree. This weekend (twelfth – thirteenth March) nonetheless there may be an excessive entry of 698 athletes regardless of the continued battle in Europe. The Croatian federation are trying ahead to welcoming such a range, particularly as for a lot of of those younger opponents, it’s the very starting of their worldwide careers.
The host nation might be able to boast a hefty staff of 48 however have been outdone with entries from Turkey and Israel, sending 64 and 78 respectively.
In 2022, the brand new cadet athletes have solely had the expertise of Malaga, and for individuals who missed on the market, it is going to be a implausible expertise to be welcomed right here. The Azerbaijan swiped many of the gold medals in Spain however with their absence, it’s one other probability to listen to a greater variety of anthems, and for a few of the silver and bronze medallists to try to enhance on their earlier outcomes.
It’s in fact nonetheless very new and with such enormous numbers, the organisation will probably be working tirelessly to make sure every part runs easily and the athletes are taken care of in the very best means, as they’ve accomplished on this occasion for over a decade. Croatian Judo Federation president, Sanda Corak
We’re excited to welcome nearly 700 judokas from 32 nations at Zagreb Cadet European Cup 2022. On the similar time, we’re honored that such a major variety of athletes, their coaches, and employees acknowledged Croatia, as soon as once more, as an expert and welcoming occasion organizer. Zagreb Cadet European Cup has a practice of being one of many greatest tournaments for cadets and I firmly consider we’ll see a few of the future stars on tatami in Zagreb. I want everybody a nice and secure keep in Croatia.
There may even, as per traditional, be a coaching camp following the competitors from the 14th-Sixteenth of March.
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