THE WELSH Judo Council Area Championships for 2009 was held at Bridgend Judokwai last Sunday and Sully Budokan Judo Club entered two primary boys into the over 35kgs category - Ben Hanson, aged 8, from Dinas Powys, and Matthew Ruck, aged 9, from Penarth.

Ben narrowly missed out on the gold, having to forfeit 10kgs in weight to the other competitors. His judo techniques impressed both the referees and table officials as he took silver.

Matthew also showed great promise, although only just arriving at the hall with minutes to spare, and won bronze.

The Junior boys were represented by Rory Heslop from Sully and Jack Anderson, both boys giving a very good account of themselves. Rory's techniques gave him the edge and he claimed gold to Jack's silver.

These four boys showed great ability. Very well done!

If you would like to try judo, there are places available for boys and girls 6 years upwards on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7pm - 8pm.

Sully Judo Club is off Hayes Road signposted Beechwood College, tel 0750 2012895; email sullybudokan@yahoo.co.uk