Cowbridge Pupil Battled to Bronze in Commonwealth Judo Championships
By The Editor
15th Oct 2019 | Local News
Ben Moore, a year 9 pupil from Cowbridge Comprehensive, battled his way to a bronze medal in the pre-cadet competition at the Commonwealth Judo Championships.
31 competitors took part in his category (B-55) but Ben Moore was able to make his way up the rankings to take his space on the winners podium.
Ben was the only contestant from Wales to make it into the top seven in the B-55 category.
Cowbridge Comprehensive wrote on their website: ''Ben Moore, a pupil at Cowbridge Comprehensive School, recently competed against and alongside Judoka from all over the Commonwealth, including opponents from India, South Africa, Malta, Australia, New Zealand, Cyprus, Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales (whom Ben was representing).
''Ben battled his way to the semi-final where he lost to his Indian opponent.
''However, not defeated, Ben composed himself and went on to win Bronze. Well done Ben.''
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