Rome European Open 2023 - Rome, Italy

SCOCCIMARRO IS BACK ON THE PODIUM

In the Paris Grand Slam 2022, Giovanna SCOCCIMARRO (GER) was landed a devastating blow as she tore her ACL. Following an operation and careful rehabilitation we are happy to see her back not only on the European Tour, but the IJF World Tour as well. So how does the German…

12 March 2023

Rome European Open 2023 - Rome, Italy

GERMANY LOOK TO CLIMB STANDINGS WITH MEDAL HAUL

There were two chances for Italy to claim a final place in the -81kg category, Leonardo CASAGLIA (ITA) went first against Georgi GRAMATIKOV (BUL). The Bulgarian had already gone toe to toe with Italian hopeful, Bright MADDALONI NOSA, a contest spanning almost seven minutes. This time he wasn’t willing to…

12 March 2023

Rome European Open 2023 - Rome, Italy

YOUNG SECURES GOLD IN GLADIATOR TERRITORY

Great Britain’s Charlie YOUNG is quite the personality on and off the tatami and though he has demonstrated his abilities on numerous occasions, he was consistently missing the mark before today. There was an ‘almost’ moment for him in the European Open in Sofia earlier this year where he placed…

12 March 2023

Rome European Open 2023 - Rome, Italy

QUATTRO MEDAGLIE FOR TEAM ITALIA

Following a three-year break from the Matteo Pellicone Olympic Centre in Ostia, Rome, we are pleased to be back in action for the European Open 2023. Team Italy were also very pleased to have a great start to the event and managed to secure four medals on day one, one…

11 March 2023

Rome European Open 2023 - Rome, Italy

MELLA BECOMES SOLE HOPE FOR GOLD ON DAY ONE

Day one of the European Open in Rome has welcomed some surprise finalists as well as recognition of the steady climb of others. The Olympic Centre – Matteo Pellicone has today seen many of the younger Italian generation test themselves on the European tour, however only Edoardo MELLA has prevailed…

11 March 2023

Rome European Open 2023 - Rome, Italy

OLYMPIC CENTRE WELCOMES ATHLETES IN ROME

An even 400 athletes, including an impressive 65-strong team from the home nation, will be competing over the 11th and 12th of March in the European Open in Rome. On the beautiful coastline, the Olympic Center “Matteo Pellicone” welcomes some of the top ranked athletes in the world, as well…

9 March 2023