Judo’s star is on the rise after it was recently announced as a sport in the 2020 Commonwealth Games to be held in the UK.
On the second day of the Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games there were many battles taking place on the competition floor. However the open black belt fight between Brisbane’s 53 year-old Andrew Bell and Coffs harbour’s Charles Laidlaw, 43, was one to remember.
The sport of judo is once again gaining popularity and is it any wonder when watching the sporting prowess and skill involved at this year’s Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games competition.
As a three-time Pan Pacific Masters Games gold medallist Steven Potter knows better than most the joys and benefits of continuing competitive judo into one`s masters years. Although a Fifth Dan former national champion Steve is very quick to emphasise …
Norman Park, Queensland local Kevin Murphy is vying to add another triumph to his extensive list of sporting achievements when he competes for his third consecutive gold in judo at this year’s Pan Pacific Masters Games (3 – 11 November). …
