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2022 Open Nationals – Results
From May 18th to May 22nd, Team MB members competed at the 2022 Open Nationals hat was held in Montreal, QC.
Following are the results:
U16 Female
- -57kg – Amaya Machado – Nakamura Judo Club – Bronze
U16 Male
- -50kg – Dar Metric – Nakamura Judo Club – 5th
U18 Male
- -46kg – Avery Pampolina – Nakamura Judo Club – Bronze
- -81kg – Daniel Ekosky – Selkirk Judo Club – 5th
U21 Female
- -63kg – Sarah Ekosky – Selkirk Judo Club – Silver
U21 Male
- -100kg – Michael Akbashev – BP Judo Club – Silver
Seniors Female
- -70kg – Rebecca Villa – Nakamura Judo Club – Bronze
Seniors Male
- -100kg – Michael Akbashev – BP Judo Club – Bronze
Veterans Female
- -70kg – Amanda Sousa – Nakamura Judo Club – Gold
Newaza Senior Female
- -70kg – Amanda Sousa – Nakamura Judo Club – Silver
Congratulations to all athletes.
Spring Raffle
Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for our Spring Raffle and, certainly, a big “Thank You!” to all of you who supported us by selling tickets.
Your contribution is much appreciated.
Our Spring Raffle took place on May 6. It was conducted per terms and conditions provided by the LGCA, and we are pleased to announce the winners:
- 1st Prize of $500: Marlene Ward
- 2nd Prize of $300: Gord Patterson
- 3rd Prize of $200: Sharon Craveiro
- 4th Prize of $100: Henry Fast
- 5th Prize: one of 5 t-shirts: Ronnie Francisco, Shirley Bergman, Pat Kaminski, Henry Fast, and Maria Correia (one t-shirt each)
The winners will be contacted soon. We will advise each winner how you can claim your prize.
Thank you everyone once again for supporting our sport and our association.
Edmonton International Judo Championships
On the weekend of April 23rd and 24th, Judo MB Team members competed at the 2022 Edmonton International Judo Championships.
Team Manitoba results
U14 Male
-35kg – Noah Reynante – Nakamura Judo Club – Bronze
-46kg – Bennett Pampolina – Nakamura Judo Club – Silver
U14 Female
-52kg – Niamh O’Gorman – Nakamura Judo Club – Silver
U16 Male
-46kg – Avery Pampolina – Nakamura Judo Club – Bronze
-50kg – Jack Pfeffer – BP Judo Club – 5th
-60kg – Braydin Nguyen – Inner City Judo Club – Silver
U16 Female
-48kg – Beth Penner – Selkirk Judo Club – 5th
-57kg – Amaya Machado – Nakamura Judo Club – Silver
-70kg – Mckenna Stuart – Selkirk Judo Club – 5th
U18 Male
-46kg – Avery Pampolina – Nakamura Judo Club – Silver
-50kg – Dar Metrik – Nakamura Judo Club – Bronze
-73kg – Nicolas Villa – Nakamura Judo Club – 5th
-81kg – Daniel Ekosky – Selkirk Judo Club – 5th
U21 Male
-100kg – Michael Akbashev – BP Judo Club – Gold
U21 Female
-63kg – Sarah Ekosky – Selkirk Judo Club – Bronze
-70kg – Rebecca Villa – Nakamura Judo Club – Silver
Senior Male
-66kg – Riley Southby – Keisatsu Judo Club – 5th
-100kg – Michael Akbashev – BP JUdo Club – Silver
Senior Female
-63kg – Sarah Ekosky – Selkirk Judo Club – 5th
Veterans Male
50+ +81kg – Sandor Demeter – Nakamura Judo Club – Silver
Veterans Female
-70kg – Amanda Sousa – Nakamura Judo Club – Gold
Coaches
Airton Nakamura
Justin Casavant
Brian Jones
Lorena Kaegi
Pacific International Judo Championships
Over the weekend on April 16th, Judo MB Team member competed at the 2022 Pacific International Judo Championships.
Team results
U16 Male
-46kg – Avery Pampolina – Nakamura Judo Club – Bronze
-50kg – Dar Metrik – Nakamura Judo Club – Gold
-55kg – Xavier Reynante – Nakamura Judo Club – Silver
U16 Female
-57kg – Amaya Machado – Nakamura Judo Club – 5th
U18 Male
-46kg – Avery Pampolina – Nakamura Judo Club – Gold
-81kg – Daniel Ekosky – Selkirk Judo Club – Gold
U21 Male
-100kg – Michael Akbashev – BP Judo Club – Gold
U21 Female
-63kg – Sarah Ekosky – Selkirk Judo Club – Bronze
Senior Male
-100kg – Michael Akbashev – BP Judo Club – Silver
Senior Female
-63kg – Sarah Ekosky – Selkirk Judo Club – Gold
Congratulations to all athletes!
Coaches
Airton Nakamura
Justin Casavant
Brian Jones
Jennifer Nguyen
Upcoming: Portage Tournament and Manitoba Open
Judo Manitoba has announced two upcoming tournaments for 2022:
April 2, 2022: Portage Open
The 2022 Portage Judo Tournament Technical Package is now available.
October 15–16, 2022: Manitoba Open