Markus Pekkola Judoka
Markus Pekkola
Markus Pekkola
Country: Finland | Born: 12 June 1978 (46 years)
Finnish coach Markus Pekkola started as coach on the technical staff of the Dutch Judo Association in 2023. The Finnish coach will focus on the guidance and development of the group of female judokas working their way from the talent academy to Grand Slam level. Pekkola participated in the world championships and was twice national champion in Finland in 2002 and 2004. His coaching career started as an assistant coach with the Finnish -18 team in 2005. After two years, he was appointed head coach at the national junior team where he worked until recently.
Judo results
Date Result Judo event Type Cat.   
25 Apr 2004 1 Finnish Championships Hämeenlinna NC U73
9 Nov 2003 2 Finnish Open Helsinki IT U73
14 Apr 2002 1 Finnish Championships Savonlinna NC U73
3 Feb 2002 2 International Tournament Tallinn IT U73
19 Nov 2000 3 Swedish Open Malmö IT U73
17 Oct 1999 3 Finnish Open Helsinki IT U73
23 May 1998 3 Nordic Championships Turku IT U73
26 Apr 1998 5 Finnish Championships Vantaa NC U73
12 Jun 1996 5 Finnish Championships Kajaani NC U65