One of the bookies hit favourite was Ilias Iliadis (GRE) in the men’s -90kg category. Hardly surprising as he was Olympic Gold medalist in 2004 in the -81kg category. What a surprise then that Kirill Denisov (RUS) beat him by a Yuko score in his second contest to secure himself a place in the semi-final. […]
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August 1st, 2012 
judouk sends Sally home. This is not a good week for British Judo
Winston Starts Well
August 1st, 2012 judouk With a superb ippon. He now meets Kirill Denisov (RUS) in the next round
Olympic Uniform
July 31st, 2012 judouk OK, it’s time for a whine When we collected our uniform, they gave us quite a few items – including our accreditation. Now, as I’m working at both games, there are quite a few shifts to cover. I don’t mind getting 1 coat and 2 pairs of trousers but why only 2 pairs of socks. […]
Team Photo
July 31st, 2012 judouk We have had a few photos taken throughout the week. Here’s just a few
I almost touched it
July 31st, 2012 judouk I was no further than a hands length from the Olympic Gold medal today. Had I known sufficient Russian, I would have asked to get my picture with it. That’s the challenge for the remainder of my games time. Why did I not think to get my iPhone out and take a photo !!! Team […]
Another rainy day for TeamGB
July 31st, 2012 judouk Gemma was disqualified for a leg grab – now banned in judo to promote a more upright stance. She was fighting a really close contest but I fear she reverted to an old technique which she would have practiced many times over the years. Things didn’t go much better for Euan either. I missed the […]
Olympic Boxing
July 31st, 2012 judouk As you know, I’m here for the judo event. However, in the same building we have Boxing, Table Tennis, Weightlifting, Fencing and Tae-Kwon-Do Now I’m not completely sure which events are on at the moment but my pass seems to get me in to non judo arenas as well – result Here’s a pic of […]