 First up out of our club was Joseph Kateb, fighting in his first ever competition, in the primary over 30kg category. He had three fights, winning two out of three, and resulting in a silver medal.
Also fighting his first competition in the same category but a different mat was Kristian Hardwell. He won all three of his fights and achieved a gold medal.
Next up was Thomas Davey fighting in the junior under 50kg category; it was also his first competition, however being in the juniors he was up against older and higher graded boys and did very well to win a silver trophy.
After a long wait, our last junior on the mat was Theo Hembury, also attending his first competition, in the junior under 60kg category. After a few hard fights against older and more experienced boys, Theo achieved a bronze trophy.
We then moved on to our senior competitors, first up was Min Vincent, originally intending to fight in the under 57kg category, but moved up into under 70kg. She had two fights, resulting in a silver trophy.
On a different mat at the same time was Paul Carthy, fighting in his first competition with Torbay Judo Club, in the under 90kg category. He did very well - winning all of his fights and receiving a gold trophy.
Fighting last was Mike Kateb in the Dan grades over 90kg category. He fought very well, winning one of his fights to achieve a bronze trophy. Jim Folca was intending to fight in his first competition for Torbay Judo Club; however he injured his knee, but came to watch and give his moral support for the other fighters. It was great to see Torbay Judo Club arrive with such a large group of competitors especially as everyone achieved a medal or trophy - congratulations to all!
Min Vincent Competition Secretary |
