Serbia won three medals at the European U23 Judo Championships in Naples, Italy. The national team secured one silver and two bronze medals, marking a successful tournament for its young athletes.
Vidak Maljević claimed silver in the men’s over-100 kg division. Meanwhile, Jelena Nišavić and Aleksa Milošević each earned bronze in their weight categories.
The results highlighted Serbia’s emerging talent in European judo.
Vidak Maljević Takes Silver in Naples
Vidak Maljević delivered Serbia’s only silver medal at the championships. He competed in the men’s over-100 kg category and reached the final.
His performance placed him among Europe’s leading young judokas in the heavyweight division.
In addition, two Serbian teammates reached the podium in separate categories.
Jelena Nišavić secured bronze in the women’s under-63 kg division. Aleksa Milošević also claimed bronze, competing in the men’s under-66 kg category.
Together, the three athletes accounted for Serbia’s medal haul at the tournament.
A Strong Result for Serbia’s Young Judokas
The European U23 Judo Championships bring together young athletes competing at a high continental level.
For Serbia, the three medals represent an encouraging result for its developing judo talent.
The team demonstrated its strength across several weight divisions. Moreover, the medalists gained valuable experience against European opponents.
According to Serbian Times, the Serbian delegation also had other athletes competing in Naples.
The tournament gave those competitors an opportunity to test their skills on the European stage.
For Serbian sports fans at home and abroad, the results offer another reason to follow the country’s next generation of athletes.
