MOLD and Deeside Judo players competed in the Welsh National Championships and brought home a fair share of medals with them.
Junior players Saono Holland, Finley Holland, Cameron Randle, Kieran Randle, Lili Vargo and senior players Stephen Evans and Andy Lloyd made the journey from their respective clubs, but representing Flintshire as an overall squad.
They faced fierce competition from players representing clubs across Wales, in the competition which was also an opportunity to showcase their skills for a place on the 2022/23 Welsh Judo Squad.
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The junior players faced a tough competition across the board but demonstrated fantastic sportsmanship, technical excellence, and despite being the first competition for some, really made their mark in the competitive arena.
The junior squad walked away with an impressive medal haul with places on the podium for Lili Vargo (gold), Saona Holland (silver), Kerian Randle (silver)
Also competing in the senior section, Steve Evans and Andy Lloyd saw competition proudly supported by the juniors earlier in the day.
Andy fought in the senior open age category achieving silver, before immediately moving on to the masters category, where again he fought to the final and got his second silver medal of the event.
Meanwhile, Steve saw tough competition in the masters category, earning himself an impressive first place on the podium and bringing home the gold for Flintshire.
A spokesperson for Flintshire Judo said: "These are excellent results and whilst the rest of the junior squad didn't medal, their courage, determination, and competitive edge did not go unnoticed.
"Everyone fought their hearts out and all of the junior squad did themselves and Flintshire proud. They all returned with their heads held high and firm.
"It was a fantastic day enjoyed by everyone who represented their clubs, Flintshire and indeed North Wales proudly.
"They are already looking at the next competitions for next year and straight back on the mat training."
Flintshire's two judo clubs are based at Deeside, Coleg Cambria on Thursdays and Mold Leisure Centre on Fridays.
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