AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL OPEN

19-20 May 2007

There were competitors from Australia, Chinese Taipei, New Caledonia, Tahiti and Tonga as well as good numbers of North Islanders. There were a total of 217 entries for the 15 years and over divisions and 149 children’s entries. The few from the South Island acquitted themselves well, revelling in the challenge of different and greater numbers of opponents.

SOUTH ISLAND MEDALLISTS:

Steven Gray Cobberkwai Bronze in Senior Men under 73 kg
Zoe Watson Granity Bronze in Senior Women under 70 kg

Mark Brewer Motueka Silver in Junior Men under 81 kg

Gold in Junior Men’s Open

Kenga Kano Cobberkwai Gold in Intermediate Men under 73 kg

Bronze in Intermediate Men’s Open

Jarrod Moore Christchurch Judo School Gold in Intermediate Men under 50 kg

Haley Baxter Kaikoura Gold in Senior Girl under 55 kg

Bronze in Senior Girls’ Open

Rebecca Moore Christchurch Judo School Bronze in Senior Girl under 40 kg

Adam Todd Christchurch Judo School Silver in Senior Boys under 50 kg

Kieran Higby Christchurch Judo School Silver in Senior Boys over 55 k

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