SouthWest Judo Academy proudly delivered an outstanding performance at the 2024 Mandurah International Open! With the highest number of entries among all participating clubs, our team showcased exceptional skill and sportsmanship, bringing home an impressive 3 gold, 9 silver, and 1 bronze medal, and placing 4th overall out of 9 clubs.
Medalists:
🥇 Gold Medalists:
- Eric Futcher – Under 11 Boys (Over 50kg, Unopposed)
- Ella Kramer – Cadet Women (Under 63kg)
- Krystal Thompson – Senior Women (Open Weight)
🥈 Silver Medalists:
- Eric Futcher – Under 11 Boys (Open Weight)
- Rose Hughes – Under 11 Girls (Under 34kg)
- James Taylor – Under 13 Boys (Under 41kg)
- Darcy Hughes – Under 15 Boys (Under 36kg)
- Nate Stevens – Under 15 Boys (Under 66kg, Open Weight)
- Emileka Aiesi – Cadet Women (Under 63kg)
- Daniel Adamov – Veteran Men (Under 90kg)
- Krystal Thompson – Veteran Women (Under 70kg)
🥉 Bronze Medalist:
- Zackary Buck – Combined Junior/Senior Men (Under 73kg)
Special Mentions:
A big shoutout to our competitors who narrowly missed the podium but gave it their all:
- James Farmer – Under 11 Boys (Under 27kg, 4th)
- Milla Kramer – Under 15 Girls (Under 48kg, 4th)
- Daniel Adamov – Senior Men (Under 90kg, 4th)
- Peter Hudson – Senior Men (Under 90kg, 5th)
We are incredibly proud of the dedication, effort, and sportsmanship shown by our competitors. Every match is a step forward in our judo journey!
A Heartfelt Thank You
We extend our deepest gratitude to Judo Western Australia for hosting this fantastic event. A special thanks to our SouthWest family who volunteered their time during the event, helped with early morning setup, transported equipment, and lifted mats. Your tireless support is the backbone of our success!
Let’s keep the momentum going as we return to the dojo and prepare for the next challenge. Go Team SouthWest! 🥋💪
