Young Gloves complete successful Scottish raid
The Kidderminster-based karate squad are building up to October’s World Championships.
Young Gloves Karate enjoyed a highly successful trip to Scotland after its competition squad returned from the ICO Scottish Karate Open with 12 medals.
Four members of the Kidderminster-based squad travelled to Easterhouse Sports Centre in Glasgow for the prestigious event, which attracted clubs from across the UK.
The Young Gloves competitors produced an impressive haul of seven gold, four silver and one bronze medal as they stepped up their preparations for the ICO World Karate Championships in October.
Steve Wentworth-Pollock led the medal charge with three gold and three silver medals, while Annalise Wentworth-Pollock claimed two gold and one silver.
Joe Lloyd also enjoyed a perfect day, winning two gold medals, while Billy Yang added a silver and bronze to complete the squad’s impressive tally.
Young Gloves founder and chief instructor Justin Thomas praised all four competitors for their performances.
He said: “I honestly couldn’t be prouder of all four competitors. They have worked incredibly hard in training and the results they achieved in Glasgow are thoroughly deserved.
“They showed great determination, sportsmanship and team spirit, and performed brilliantly against competitors from clubs right across the UK.”
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