Weekend round up from Malaga European Open and Veteran World Championships
October 25, 2021
GB Judo picked up four medals this weekend at the Malaga European Open whilst at the Veteran World Championships, GB Judo won three medals.
Dylan Munro (-60kg) and Malin Wilson (-57kg) picked up their second medals in as many weeks as they both won silver medals at the Malaga European Open.
Malin Wilson wins silver at the Malaga European Open
Wilson made her return to the international circuit last week, winning silver at the Dubrovnik European Cup. For Munro he his rounding into form at just the right time as he heads off to the European U23 Championships next month.
There were bronze medals for Acelya Toprak and Emma Reid. Toprak defeated Lele Nairne in the bronze medal match to win her third medal of the year, whilst for Reid this represents her fifth medal in six competitions in 2021.
Meanwhile at the Veteran World Championships, GB Judo won three medals.
Martin Shotbolt claimed silver in the -81kg category as Russia’s Kirill Ionov won gold.
Martin Shotbolt with his Veteran World Championship silver medal
There were bronze medals for Kyle Perry and Lica Bogdan in the -66kg and +100kg categories respectively.
Stefan Newbury becomes GB Judo’s latest IJF-A referee
The Malaga European Open also saw referees examined as part of the IJF-A Referee assessment. Stefan Newbury scored 92% on the exam before impressing on the mat, meaning GB Judo has another IJF A referee.
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