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  • Australian Schools Competition

      21 September 2024
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    Eli was wrapped to make weigh in yesterday morning. He fought well in the Australian Secondary Schools competition at Chandler Arena, Brisbane, Australia. Lost the first fight, won the second with a hold down and lost the third bronze medal match coming in at 5th place overall (again, like same as in 2023). He's pleased to have some different Judoka to time on the competition tatami against and is learning from these experiences. He was excited (in his low key way) to meet the legendary Henkada / Sydney Judo superstar Ivica Pavlinic, or perhaps Dad was more excited. He's feeling good about today's Queensland International Open and would like to say thanks to you all for providing support for his Australian journey.

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  • And they’re off

      17 September 2024
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    In the still of the night and they’re off to Aus. Eli and his coaching and support crew have left for the big Australian adventure. Thanks for all your support so far. He is very grateful for the support in his judo journey.

    What he’s most excited about - his discovery at school yesterday when his mates searched him online there were “hundred’s” of posts so his mates think he’s legit famous 😂.

    What he’s most anxious about is - not making weight on Friday, cause if he doesn’t make weight he can’t compete. What kind of rules do those Aussies play by 😆. It’s a long way to go to not compete but he made weight easy this weekend at North Island Championships so he should be sweet.

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