This week in our Performance Pathway Athlete check-in series we catch up with Ffion Lovatt. Performance Pathway athlete Ffion Lovatt, 18, was introduced into judo by her school friends at 9 years old. She has been on the Performance Pathway Programme full-time for 9 months. Where have you
Funding Update
Be Active Wales Fund to launch Tuesday 7th July The COVID-19 pandemic has hit communities across Wales hard and as a result, sport in the community has come to a halt. As some sports begin to make their return, the sector must rapidly prepare to restart and adapt sporting life alongside
How Are You Doing? | Steph Walker
In the second of our Performance Pathway Athletes check ins, Steph Walker, 22, shares how she has adjusted to life in lockdown. Steph first got in to Judo at 5 years, when her dad and auntie took her along to the local club in Swindon and she's loved the sport ever since. This will be her sixth
Stephanie Shines As She Receives Diana Award
On the birthday of Princess Diana, The Diana Award unveiled this year's Roll of Honour. Diana Award recipients features young heroes from across the globe who are standing up and changing the world. Stephanie Allen, 22, from Merthyr Tydfil, has been recognised with The Diana Award - the highest
How Are You Doing? | Dan Rabbitt
The Coronavirus pandemic has had and continues to have a huge impact on our daily lives. Judo and all judo events have had to stop, but this does not mean the sport can't be still part of our lives. As big changes have made to our daily routines, our Performance Pathway Athletes share how they've
Welsh Judo COVD-19 Statement 19 June 2020
Please find our updated statement following the recent Welsh Government announcement by First Minister Mark Drakeford below. We welcome the easing of restrictions by Welsh Government today as well as commending them for putting in place what they feel is best route back for Wales. The
COVID-19 UPDATED STATEMENT: 29th MAY 2020
Following the recent Welsh Government announcement by First Minister Mark Drakeford please find our updated statement below. The Coronavirus pandemic has caused dramatic changes in our sport and circumstances over the last few months, and we appreciate that these can be confusing and difficult
Club Feature | A Brief History of Sanshirokwai
Words by Gareth Rees and Emyr Rees The town of Llanelli is usually synonymous with its tinplate history and renowned rugby following, but it is also home to one of Wales’ oldest judo clubs, the Sanshirokwai, which was founded by Steadman Davies MBE in 1958. The following is a brief history of