GB’s six to compete in the 2010 Prague World Cup

Six British men will compete in Prague for the Czech World Cup on the 27 th -28 th February.

Stepping up to the mat in the -81kg weight category will be Tom Reed, who recently won a silver medal at the Vienna World Cup just weeks ago.

With fellow British -81kg fighter Euan Burton performing well internationally, Reed will be concentrating on his own performances as he sets his sights on competing in the World Championships in Tokyo this September.

“It’s the first time two people will be picked from each weight category for Great Britain, so I’ve got a good chance of being selected,” said Team Bath player Reed.

“I’ve got a good few months to get myself ready for it.”

Colin Oates, who reached the rostrum at the 2010 Belgium Open in January with a bronze medal win, will compete in the -66kg competition.

Ashley McKenzie, also a bronze medalist in Belgium, has been selected to compete in the -60kg weight category.

Completing the lineup is Daniel Williams and Jan Gosiewski in the -73kg weight category and Nathon Burns in the -60kg weight category.

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British Judo Association

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Tom Reed in white at the 2009 GB World Cup