Judo competitors bring back medals

Wednesday 27 February 2013

Three UEL students travelled to Sheffield to compete in the BUCS Judo Championships, two of those winning medals. Black belt HSB student Julia Scardone started the day off brilliantly, convincingly winning her first two matches in the under 57kg category. Unfortunately, she lost in the quarter-finals but a victory in the repechage bagged her a well earned bronze medal.

Sports journalism student Stephen Kent featured for team UEL in the over 100kg blue belts and under category. He got off to a great start, winning his first two fights by ippon and progressing through his group in second place. A hard-earned victory in his semi-final followed before facing Edward Brown of Sheffield Hallam in the final. A well deserved silver medal was the super-heavyweight's reward at the end of the day.

School of ACE student Helder Francisco also featured for UEL in the under 66kg blue belts and under category.