GEORGE NEWS - A total of 36 local judoka took part in a Western Cape judo tournament in Paarl last Saturday and returned with bags of medals.

The team was accompanied by managers Francois Plaatjies, Jaqueline Boesak, Andrew Erasmus and coach Lilian Steyn.

This tournament formed part of the Eden trials formed part of their preparation for the national championships in July.

Although the team still lacks in experience compared to their Western Cape counterparts, they did exceptionally well.

Sponsors Agri Klein Karoo and Agri Herold enabled the team to attend this tournament.

A total of 36 local judoka took part in a Western Cape judo tournament in Paarl last Saturday and returned with bags of medals.

The results are as follows:

Girls
Nikita Boesak (bronze), Mishayla Plaatjies (silver), Shantell Jansen (silver), Aluncedo Magontolo (silver), Muneebah Ruiters (gold), Chantel Blaaw (gold), Chantelle Draai (silver) and Chante Pieterse (silver).

Boys
Josh O'Kelly (bronze), Jandre Buys (bronze), Antonio Hudsenberg (gold), JP Jansen (silver), Raydon Ruiters (silver), Aden Cloete (gold), Sergio-Tiano Lukas (silver), Tony Carr (bronze), Ricardo Matthee (bronze), Enslin Hartenberg (gold), Bradwon Boesak (gold), Delcon Hendriks (silver), Reymondo Matroos (bronze), Sidwill Jonas (gold), Regan Williams (gold), Ashlee-Hayden Smit (silver), Breyton Botha (silver), Quinton Jansen (silver), Steven Steyn (gold), Herchell Solomons (bronze), Jason-Lee Kammies (silver), Deacon Witbooi (bronze), Bradley Botha (gold), Re-quinn Claassen (bronze), Heydrin Heyns (silver), Hadrean Kameel (silver) and Raniel Matiwane (gold).

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