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Knottingley Judo Club youngster
Henry Stables received the runner-up prize for the Junior Male
of the Year category at the Wakefield and District Annual Sports
Awards on Monday 6 June.
The awards took place at
Cedar Court Hotel in Wakefield to recognise the achievements of
local sports people. The evening was hosted by BBC Look North
frontman Harry Gration and special guest Wakefield rugby league
legend Neil Fox.
Knottingley Judo Club Chairman
and Coach Peter Simpson said: “Following a great start to his
competitive career, Knottingley Judo Club nominated nine-year-old
Henry Stables for the Junior male of the year award and he was
shortlisted to the last three.”
BBC's Harry Gration, Peter Simpson and Henry Stables
Henry attended the awards
ceremony with members of his family, Peter Simpson and Club Secretary
Avril Lee and in the end Henry had to settle for a highly-commendable
runners-up trophy.
“Well done Henry from all
your team mates and everyone at Knottingley Judo Club,” added
Peter Simpson.
Knottingley Judo Club train
at Knottingley Sports Centre, NR Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF11
8EE. Boys and girls train on a Tuesday and Thursday at 19:00 –
20:00 while men and women follow at 19:30 – 21:00.
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