Judo: Team named for World Championships

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Great Britain has named a full team of 14 members for the judo World Championships in Rotterdam, August 26-30.

It is the first time in recent history that GB has named a full time as they aim to develop a full team for London 2012. Five of the squad also competed in Beijing.

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Sarah Clark, who won the European Championship silver in April, will compete in the -57kg.

Head coach Patrick Roux, who took charge after the games in Beijing, said: “We have to wait to see the draw and as we know judo can prove to be unpredictable.

“However, we have some players who are capable of reaching the final block of fights in Rotterdam and then the possibility to challenge for medals.”

Karina Bryant, who has won four World Championships, will take part in the +78kg event after recovering from injury.

Veteran Karina Bryant, who has won four World Championships medals, has recovered from injury to take part in the +78kg event.

GB women’s team: Kimberley Renicks (-48kg), Sophie Johnstone (-52kg), Sarah Clark (-57kg), Faith Pitman (-63kg), Sally Conway (-70kg), Samantha Lowe (-78kg), Karina Bryant (+78kg)

Louise Hudson, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine

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