Congratulations to Jeffrey Oduca from the Inner City Judo Club, who received the City of Winnipeg 150th Year Medal today from Councillor Ross Eadie of the Mynarski Ward. Jeffrey received the Medal for contributing positively to youths and adults by teaching them judo for 25 years at the Inner City Judo Club.
2024 US Open
From July 25th to July 28th, Team Manitoba athletes competed at the 2024 US Open that was held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
Following are the team results:
- Juvenile Advanced -58kg – Bennet Pampolina – Gold
- Cadets -55kg – Avery Pampolina – Bronze
- IJF Juniors -63kg – Sarah Ekosky – Bronze
- Seniors -63kg – Sarah Ekosky – Bronze
Coaches:
- Airton Nakamura
- Brian Jones
2024 Awards Banquet
Judo Manitoba held our awards ceremony on Sunday June 9th. We celebrated the following athletes for their accomplishments and contribution to our sport .
Awards
Outstanding Male Performer
Avery Pampolina
Outstanding Female Performer
Sarah Ekosky
Most Improved athlete of the year
Charles Launder
Outstanding Volunteer
Emily J. Trombo
Britni Q. Trombo
Outstanding Referee
Patrick Johanneson
Lifetime Achievement
Mamoru Oye
Hall of Fame – Builder
William Chiponski
Henry Fast
Spring Raffle 2024
We held our first raffle of 2024 at the awards dinner on Sunday June 9th.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Tim Tomchuk — $500.00
Irene Ekosky — $350.00
Antonio Montajes — $250.00
Gary Neufeld — $100.00
Nathan Pops, Tristan Jenner, Colt, Chad Bicklmeier and Jen Tomchuk — T-shirt
Black belt grading, June 2024
On Saturday June 8, 2024, Judo Manitoba held a Black Belt Grading. All candidates were successful.
Congratulations to all.
Shodan: Amaya Machado, Kiandra Christ-Bonnelle, Monica Laqui-Oritz
Nidan: Eric Jenner, Pablo Linstingart (contingent upon foreign dan recognition)
Sandan: Jennifer Lloyd, Sheldon Gephter
2024 Open Nationals — Montreal, QC
Judo MB Team members competed at the 2024 Open Nationals held in Montreal, QC from May 23rd until May 26th.
Following are the team results:
- U16 -55kg – Bennet Pampolina – Bronze
- U16 -52kg – Niamh O’Gorman – 5th
- U18 -50kg – Avery Pampolina – Gold
- U18 -63kg – Amaya Machado – Silver
- U18 -90kg – Jacob Dudgeon-Sykes – Silver
- U21 -63kg – Sarah Ekosky – Silver
- U21 -73kg – Nicolas Villa – 5th
- Seniors -63kg – Sarah Ekosky – Bronze
- Seniors -100kg – Michael Akbashev – Silver
- Newaza +63kg – Amanda Sousa – Gold and Grand Champion
Great job!
Coaches:
- Airton Nakamura
- Brian Jones
- Sonia Christ
