Tatami cleans up at the South African Judo Championships

GAUTENG - The South African Judo Championships was held in Port Elizabeth.

August 15, 2013

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Back row : Ross Mitchell (gold), Sahir Kalyan, Cian Hamilton (bronze), Kavir Kalyan, sensei Basil Smith, Aimee Mitchell, Matthew Dinner, Nicole Mccreadie (silver), Ella Vettori (gold), Adam Speed-Andrews Middle row : Robbie Schaafsma, Jared Schmoor, Majaji Musariri, Tristan de Astui, Daniel Silcock, Adam Nicholas (silver) Front row : Connor mccabe (gold), Kayden Wethmar (silver), Garth Moyes, Peter de Visser, Justin Musariri (silver), Troy Bridger, Ongama Dlamini (gold)

The Tatami Judo Club under the guidance of sensei Basil Smith represented Central Gauteng. Out of 25 judoka that qualified to attend the tournament, Tatami won 11 individual medals, four gold, six silver and one bronze.

“The club also won nine team medals and I am extremely proud of the judoka,” said Smith. Team members hail from Beaulieu Preparatory, Bryneven Primary, Bryanston Primary, Brescia House, Fourways High and St Davids.

“We started in 2007 and I believe it is now one of the strongest clubs in Gauteng,” added Smith. Tatami trains on a Monday and Wednesday evening at Bryanston Primary School.

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August 15, 2013

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