Abaco Team
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Nassau, Bahamas - The Bahamas Judo Federation held its Fall Classic Judo tournament
on Saturday October 24. There were over 70 athletes and 200 spectators
in attendance. A team from Abaco as well as the Special Olympics Team
competed in regular divisions of the tournament. There were several
standout performances as both male and female athletes ranging from
ages eight to adult participated.
"We were delighted with the level of Judo," said
David Rahming, Coach of the Fox Hill Club and Special Olympics."You are
seeing more dynamic and complex techniques that are seen on the
international stage. We are definitely leaps and bounds above where we
were even a year ago."
The following awards have been decided based on the
results of the Tournament: The Competitors Award- Tajaro Hudson; Best
Ippon (Submission) Award - Cynthia Rahming; The Humphrey "Trod" Jackman
Special Olympics Award - Zecumba Major. "We are proud to give this
award in memory of my friend Trod, who died tragically this year. He
was a Special Olympian and he should not be forgotten," said Bahamas
Judo Federation President D'Arcy Rahming.
"This tournament was very important for the Abaco
kids to participate in and we were delighted with their performance,"
said Abaco Coach Regina Parotti Kennedy. Anyone interested in assisting
the Bahamas Judo Federation can contact the Federation at 242-364-6773 or
via email at daishihan@gmail.com.
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Ferron throws Stephano
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Otto pins
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