A Welsh judoka is celebrating a double success after taking gold at the inaugural Barlestone Club Championships just 24 hours after passing his 4th kyu grading.
Picture courtesy of Mark Pickering
Mark Pickering, 26, from Pencoed, Bridgend, is the media officer at the British Judo Association – the national governing body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport in Great Britain – and has embraced the sport since taking up the role in 2010.
An Early Bath 