David Smith (Bean, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

At the Australian National Judo Championships, held at the Gold Coast, Olympia Judo Club, in Wanniassa, fielded a team of 11 competitors as well as coaching in judging staff to support the championships. I'd like to take the opportunity to highlight some strong results. In the senior boys division, multiple weight categories, Hassan Tabaja came second, Ben Pollak third, Ishan Ranthilaka and Vuk Isidorovic fourth and Daniel Georgiadis fifth. In the cadets division in multiple weight categories, Jake Bell came second and Adrian Georgiadis and Lewis Bell both came sixth. In the junior men division, multiple weight categories, Jake and Lewis Bell came sixth. In the Kyu grades divisions, which are below black belt level, Jake Bell came second and Lewis Bell came fourth.

The Olympia Judo Club was formed by former Olympian Stephanos Georgiadis in 2012. The club offers expert training by qualified coaches to members of the Canberra community irrespective of age, gender, ability and competitive or recreational aspirations. In a city that has often thrown above its weight in judo excellence, Olympia continues a proud tradition. Well done, Olympia Judo Club.

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