The Limoux Judo Club showcased its talent at the recent bi-departmental championship held in Narbonne. The competition featured cadets from the Aude and P.-O. departments, as well as the zone cup for minimes. Among the nine judokas representing Limoux, several achieved impressive results. In the minime category, Mathis Grégoire secured a bronze medal and qualified for the regional championship. Leia Burgat won a silver medal, earning her a spot in the espoirs category of the French championship for the best first-year cadettes, as well as the regional championship for 1st division. Léonie Vidal also claimed a silver medal, qualifying for the 2nd division of the French championship and the regional championship for 1st division. In the benjamin category, Nathan Cleach won a bronze medal and Ethan Dussausoy took home the silver, both qualifying for the upcoming bi-departmental championship on February 10th. Additionally, Jean-Paul Cattanéo was honored with a gold medal for his dedication to the sport of judo in the Aude region.
In other news, Jonah Botvinick-Greenhouse, a doctoral student in applied math at Cornell University, is competing in the World Juggling Federation’s first Ultimate Overall Championship on June 30 in Paris. The event is being used to build a case for juggling as an Olympic sport. Botvinick-Greenhouse, a two-time winner of the World Juggling Federation’s Advanced Overall Championship, has a shot at winning gold. The competition will feature routines with balls, rings, and clubs, and will be broadcast on ESPN on August 2. Botvinick-Greenhouse's research focuses on dynamical systems and he has led workshops on the math of juggling. Jugglers use a numerical notation system called "siteswap" to describe juggling patterns. Botvinick-Greenhouse's juggling routines include moves such as 360s, 720s, overheads, backcrosses, and ring combinations. He will be competing against three other past champions from the US, Germany, and Norway. The Paris Olympic Committee invited the World Juggling Federation to host the competition and an annual convention as part of pre-Summer Games festivities. [40887bc9] [0460f706] [b292d4dd]