The Judo Pro League is back in action! This Tuesday, September 30 marks the launch of the 4ᵉ edition of this unique competition, which brings together France's elite clubs around a mixed, fast-paced and spectacular team format. Two inaugural matches are on the program and already promise an evening rich in emotion:

• 7:00 pm: Auxerre Judo vs Dojo Nantais

• 7:30 p.m.: Judo Nice Métropole vs Judo Club de Pontault-Combault

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Auxerre Judo vs Dojo Nantais: the duel of extremes

Last season's unfortunate runner-up, Auxerre Judo begins a new campaign with a largely renewed squad. Several of the club's top women have left the ship, but the club has managed to attract promising young talent to bolster its ranks, most notably the two-time world junior champion Melkia AuchecorneandAlya De Carvalho and Karie Ngosso Silo. With these recruits, Auxerre hopes to return to the finals.

Opposite, the Dojo Nantaisthe last team in the 2024 ranking, presents itself with a mix of experience and youth. The captain Manon Burelwho is about to embark on his 4ᵉ season of JPL, embodies continuity, while the young guard, led by Lalie Poussewill be determined to give the Pays de la Loire club a chance to shine and stay in the competition.

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Judo Nice Métropole vs Judo Club de Pontault-Combault: the promoted challenge the ogre from Nice

Crowned in 2024, the Judo Nice Métropole has had a busy mercato, particularly in terms of its women's squad. But the Côte d'Azur club has plenty to look forward to, with the arrival of experienced judoka such as Fanny Estelle Posvite and Ophélie Vellozziand the expected return of Florine Soula. The team will still be able to count on its solid men's backbone, led by internationals Maxime Gobert and Tizie Gnamienalready decisive in previous campaigns.

Opposite, the Judo Club de Pontault-Combault (JCPC) is an ambitious newcomer. Among the six clubs joining the JPL this year, JCPC arrives with a dense, homogeneous squad featuring William Cysique, Laura Haberstock and the experienced Valentine Marchand. The aim is clear: to reach at least a quarter-final on this first appearance.

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A spectacular opening evening

With Auxerre aiming to confirm their status, Dojo Nantais looking to redeem themselves, Nice looking to reclaim the title and Pontault-Combault dreaming of a major coup, this first week promises to get things off to a flying start.

📺 Join us on Tuesday evening on France Judo's YouTube channel to experience the kick-off of this 4ᵉ edition!