Organized by the Hellenic Judo Federation (EOT) and co-organized by the Region of Crete, more than 300 athletes will take part in the European Veterans Judo Championship in Heraklion, 2-5 / 6.
For the federal coach of EOT, Nikos Iliadis, Heraklion and the indoor gym “Dyo Aorakia” “will be a meeting place of experiences, emotions and stories” carried by the participants who have retired from the tatami for years , at least as an athlete.
“This championship is essential for the competition calendar of the Hellenic Judo Federation. The most important, I dare say, for this year, based on its very competitive character. EOT, with great awareness and sensitivity, completes the preparations, so that everything is ready for the meeting of all those who will arrive in Heraklion.
I really love the will and passion of this age group and the goal is to rekindle many years of friendships in Crete between athletes from many different European countries. We are completely ready to welcome them “, said Mr. Iliadis.
In the competitive part, Italy with 15 athletes and four athletes, entered the top six countries that will travel to Crete with numerous missions. The “scepters” are maintained by Azerbaijan with 28 athletes, while the six are completed by Spain, Germany, Belgium and Greece.
Ukraine, whose expenses will be covered by the Hellenic Judo Federation (in consultation with the Ministry of Sports), has stated that it will participate with five athletes.
A total of 26 countries have registered so far, with Estonia, Hungary and the Netherlands added to the list in recent hours.
The first three days will be the individual, while the last the group. The matches, throughout the European Championship will start at 09:30 and the finals at 16:00 except Sunday which will take place at 14:30.
Admission for the public is free.
The European Veterans Judo Championship is supported by the Municipality of Heraklion.
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