The First Minister’s announcement on Friday 31st July regarding swimming pools, gyms and leisure centres being able to reopen from Monday 10th August was very much welcome news as we continue the process involved with returning to judo. Previous relaxations in the restrictions had allowed up to 30
Alan Petherbridge Obituary
Welsh Judo is saddened to hear of the passing of the Founder and President of the Welsh Judo Association, Alan Petherbridge MBE. Alan founded the Welsh Judo Association and became both the Welsh and British National Coach. In 1977, he received an MBE for his services to Judo in the
Athlete Check In | Dani Williams
Recovering from two hip surgeries, 21 year old Dani Williams tells us she entered the sport after a group of friends who encouraged her to start judo when she was aged 13. She started training full-time straight after completing her NVQ level three in hairdressing and was based at the Sport Wales
Goodbye to Former Judoka Charlotte Cope
Rebecca Cope, sister of Charlotte Louise Cope has shared details for those wishing to saying goodbye to her at Glyn Taff Crematorium 27th July at 12pm. As there are limited people that can only come inside the family have been told that people can stay outside and those who wish to do so will be
Remembering Craig Fallon
A year since he passed away, our CEO reflects on our former Head of Coaching "I was lucky enough to see Craig progress through much of his competitive career. I was there in Manchester, 2002 when he became the youngest winner of the Commonwealth Games and in Cairo, 2005 when he became World
How Are You Doing? | Jasmine – Hacker Jones
Talent Cymru player and GB International Jasmine Hacker-Jones, 20, started judo when she was 4 years old after her parents would say she was a ‘wild child’ that needed to burn some extra energy. Jasmine, who has been a full-time athlete for 4 years now, tells us what life has been like since
How Are You Doing? | Callum Bennett
Today we catch up with Callum Bennett who has been part of Talent Cymru just under a year. Callum, 17, started judo when he was just three years old. He got into the sport after his Father took him and his brother down to their local club to burn off all of that extra energy he had as a child. He
Be Active Wales Fund Launches
Tuesday 7th July, 2020 Applications to the Be Active Wales fund are now open. A new fund of up to £4m has been launched by Sport Wales to help grassroots sports clubs and community organisations.The new ‘Be Active Wales Fund’ will provide a major source of support to protect community clubs