Stockton Wrestlers in Medal Haul
Thornaby Pavilion was the focus for the sport of Olympic Wrestling when it staged the English Junior Olympic Wrestling Championships last weekend
The event sponsored by Tees Active Ltd had 142 competitors from England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland competing for the Junior English titles.
This most ancient of sports saw male and female wrestlers fighting in weight categories from 23kg`to 100kg
The Stockton Wrestling Club had a tremendous day with five of their wrestlers finishing on the podium. Pride of place went to both 16 year old Marcus Sudron who took gold in the 74kg class and 8 year old Owen Sudron who took gold in the 37kg category.
Tom Denham turned in a brave performance as he returned from injury after breaking a leg.18 year Tom overcame some ring rustiness and picked up a bronze in the 96kg. Kieran Sudron (27kg) and Osman Mohammed
.Event organiser, international referee and Stockton Clubs own coach Dave Sudron said, “The event has gone extremely well and all our club members performed really well with a medal haul of 2 gold’s and 3 bronze. As a club we welcome anybody who feels they have the right qualities to try wrestling. It is a sport that requires discipline, speed, strength and stamina”
Paul Wilkinson Thornaby Pavilion Assistant Manager said “Tees Active is delighted to sponsor such prestigious sporting events. Once again Thornaby Pavilion has proved to be a top class sporting venue.”
If you are interested in getting to grips with Olympic Wrestling there is a session at Splash every Tuesday for children of six years and above.
For further details phone Splash on (01642) 527272 or visit www.teesactive.co.uk