British Championship Success

The highly successful Bradley Stoke Judo club (BSJC) has had an outstanding weekend of success at the British Schools Judo Championships in Sheffield. The hugely competitive national event saw over 450 school pupils aged 10-18 compete in their age and weight categories.

The club fielded 12 players and were astounded to win 8 medals. 5 Golds and 3 Bronzes. British Championship Gold Medals were won by brothers, Ben and Toby Attwood, Elissa Britton, Hannah Pitt and Tasha Okoye. Bronze medals were also won by Jack Reeves, Kelly Wilson and Eli Britton.

Head Coach Peter Douglas was bursting with pride for his players but was quick to point out that their success was due to a combination of a number of factors – dedicated training, exceptional club teamwork, persistent personal application and enthusiastic vocal support from the army of friends and family supporters. “Every single BSJC competitor gave it their all. There is plenty more to come from everyone especially those that did really well but did not win a medal on this occasion.”

The family friendly club is well on it way to challenging last years record breaking medal haul. Earlier on in the year Pete Douglas won gold at the Eurometropole Masters Championships in Lille, France and Ben Papuca won gold at the Headmaster conference for independent schools.

The club is now preparing to take a team of nearly 20 youngsters to compete in the Tournoi International de Grisolles in France in June.

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