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2014 British Juniors

27/10/2014

135 Competitors wrestled across 40 Junior, Cadet Schoolboy and Girl weight classes to secure championship podium places in in the 2014 British Junior Championships.

Entrants converged on Leicester City (link) to the Aylestone Leisure Centre from all directions.

There were good representations from clubs from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales as well as across England. Leicester City is helpfully centrally located in the UK with ample hotel accommodation and air links at East Midlands Airport. Furthest away was Gary Giordmaina from Malta, who took on Brian Harper from Tullibody in the 55kg Junior weight class.

There was a star-studied list of dignitaries present to inspire the Juniors.

The event was formally opened by The Right Worshipful The Lord Mayor of Leicester, Councillor John Thomas, (link) accompanied by his Consort, Mrs Margaret Corley.

John Thomas had been a national-level Water-Polo player and is firm in his belief for sport’s force for good for the country’s youth.

They thoroughly enjoyed their introduction to Freestyle Wrestling watching many closely fought matches.

Also attending was Leicester City Councillor Mohammed Dawood (link) and Yusuf Saleh MBE, a former World, European and British Champion in karate and martial arts.

Both were impressed by the passion of the competitors their coaches and their supporters.

The prizes were presented to the girls by by Wrestling’s own 48kg Yana Rattigan, European Silver medallist (2010/2013) World Combat Games Silver medallist (2010) and Commonwealth Silver medallist (2014).

135kg Logovi’i Mulipola (link) of Leicester Tigers rugby team (prop) and player for the Samoan national team presented prizes to the boys.
Logovi’i was photographed with many of the competitors as they collected his autograph.

Leicester City would be keen to invite back again such a prestigious national event and it is hoped that local young people get inspired to take up Wrestling at the Leicester Combat Academy (link).

 

Fears of transport difficulties arising from Leicester City’s own annual marathon taking place on the same day proved unfounded with rolling road-closures taking place elsewhere.

The Midlands Region and Leicester Combat Academy were great hosts, with the British Wrestling Association supporting many of the logistics.















Thanks to the Leicester Mercury for the lead photo of Logovi’i Mulipola and Amateur Sports Stars for the action photos

A preview gallery is available for those who took the little ticketson the day. A purchase gallery will be up on Wednesday.
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