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Two-time Olympic silver
medallist Neil Adams thrilled Mid Cornwall Judokwai’s young judo
players during a masterclass on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 July
at Newquay Sports Centre.
Adams, now head coach of
the Belgian national team, is widely regarded as Britain’s greatest
judoka of all time after a glittering career which saw him capture
two Olympic silver medals, five European Championships and one
world title.
The 52-year-old from Rugby,
Warwickshire received of a number of gifts from the club to mark
his visit to the seaside resort. From the world of surfing, one
of the region’s other foremost sports, came a presentation of
a wetsuit from four-time British Champion Spencer Hargraves and
Quicksilver of Newquay Fistral Beach and a canvass print of a
local surfer.
Pictures
© Daniel Cullen
Mid Cornwall Judokwai’s
Head Coach Jason Beer, who organised the masterclass, said: “Neil
is known and idolised all over the world for his technical ability
in the sport of judo as well as creating champions in the sport.”
Neil Adams said: “I’ve
been approached all over the world to develop coaching resources
and deliver development courses. I was delighted to come back
to Mid Cornwall Judo Kwai to continue its development program,
and it is always a pleasure to work with coaches such as Jason
Beer who cares about the sport and approaches it with professional
and supporting manner.”
Mid Cornwall Judokwai would
like to thank Newquay Sports Centre, Mr Hargraves of Quicksilver,
Linda, Andrea, Lynda, Steve, Ray, Steven, Ryan, Arnnis, Dave,
Kyran, Daniel Cullen for helping stage and deliver the event.
Mid Cornwall Judokwai train
at Newquay Scout Hut, TR7 3BU. Boys and girls train on a Friday
at 17:30 - 18:30 while men and women follow at 18:30 - 20:00.
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