And she’s done it. Gemma has made it to the final with a superb ippon throw in the Golden Score contest beating Audrey Tcheumeo (FRA) who is ranked at number 3 in the world

Everywhere I look, I can see tears in the eyes of the GB team.
After the comments made this week by our current chairman about lack of commitment, I think that shows a clear two fingered salute to the outgoing chairman.

Gemma may not yet realise it but she has just saved so many jobs with that one throw; irrespective of the outcome of the final.

She is in the ‘back of house’ area at the moment with a beaming smile. Today is a day to remember for British Judo and I’m here to tell the tale.

Now, I’ve handed over my paperwork so I’m going to find a seat in with the athletes to watch the final unfold