Draft:Luca Girotti (Judoka)

[[File Girotti and Sensei Kosei Inoue.jpg|thumb|Luca Girotti]] Luca Girotti (born July 22, 2000) is an Italian judoka competing in the +100 kg category. He represents Team Italy in international competitions and is a member of Lu Gia Jen’s first team, which competes in the Judo Liga’s Eerste Regionale Liga (first regional league) in Zuid-West Nederland.[1]

Early Life and Education

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Luca Girotti was born on July 22, 2000, in Pavia, Italy. He began practicing judo at the age of four in Bruxelles, Belgium, at "Naessens Budocollege," the oldest budo club in Belgium. He trained under senseis Pierre Citti and Roger Hannoset (who has since passed away), gaining a strong foundation in judo from an early age.[2] In addition to his athletic career, Luca holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Ferrara and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Artificial Intelligence at Leiden University.

Career

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Luca Girotti competes in the -100 kg weight category for Team Italy. Throughout his career, he has represented Italy in numerous international tournaments. Notably, he participated in a masterclass by Kosei Inoue, an Olympic and world champion, in Lommel, Belgium, in 2024. Girotti was one of only two Italians invited to attend the masterclass, an event covered by Belgian television.[3][4]

In addition to his international competitions, Girotti fights for the Lu Gia Jen club in Den Haag (The Netherlands), competing in the Judo Liga’s first division.[5]

His latest achievement was winning the bronze medal at the National Student Championship in the Netherlands in June 2023.[6]

Girotti is also known for his active participation in major judo training camps, which frequently feature judoka from across Europe, as seen in multiple documented events.[7] (Add references for the specific training camps from the images once uploaded to Wikimedia Commons).

Media and Public Appearances

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Girotti has been featured in various media outlets covering his career and participation in notable judo events. His interviews and coverage of his performance during competitions have garnered attention from local and national broadcasters.[8]

The following images document Girotti’s participation in some of these events:

In an international training camp with the Italian team (image showing interaction with photographer and teammates). Speaking to the media during a judo competition (image showing Girotti in front of the media). Competing on the mat at the National Student Championship (image showing him in action during a match). Training alongside European judoka at an international camp (image showing the back of his judo gi, labeled "L. Girotti, ITA").

Training

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Currently, Luca trains at the Lu Gia Jen club in Den Haag, where he hones his judo skills and competes at a regional level in the Netherlands. The club has a reputation for nurturing top-level athletes, and Luca is a key member of its first team.[9]

Achievements

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For Luca Girotti's complete list of competitions and achievements, please refer to his profile on JudoInside.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Lu Gia Jen 1 - Eerste Regionale Liga". Judo Liga. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  2. ^ "Luca Girotti - Judo Results". JudoInside. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  3. ^ "Judolegende Kosei Inoue geeft masterclass in Lommel". TVL. 2024-03-19. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  4. ^ "Italiaans bezoek in Lommel". Het Belang van Limburg. 2024-03-19. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  5. ^ "Lu Gia Jen 1 - Eerste Regionale Liga". Judo Liga. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  6. ^ "Luca Girotti - Judo Results". JudoInside. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
  7. ^ "Judo Liga Training Camps". Judo Liga.
  8. ^ "Luca Girotti Interview". TVL.
  9. ^ "Lu Gia Jen 1 - Eerste Regionale Liga". Judo Liga. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  10. ^ "Luca Girotti - Judo Results". JudoInside. Retrieved 2024-07-01.