15-strong GB team selected for German European Cup

A 15-strong GB team will compete at the German European Cup on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July in Hamburg.

The European Cup will serve as a training event for the team, as some judoka change weight categories, in the final competition ahead of next month’s World Championships in Paris.

The 15-strong team comprises of seven men and eight women.

Kelly Edwards will be joined in action by 2011 European Championship bronze medallist Sophie Cox, Gemma Howell and Faith Pitman.

Sarah Clark, Karina Bryant and Sarah Adlington will also compete.

Ashley McKenzie, James Millar and Craig Fallon to see action along with 2011 European Championship bronze medallist Colin Oates and Danny Williams.

Euan Burton, James Austin and Winston Gordon complete the selection. All selected players will remain in Hamburg for a four-day training camp from 25 – 28 July.

Additionally, 27 further British judoka will compete in the event having part-funded their participation.

Head Coach Patrick Roux said: “We can say that it is a good marker towards the WC Paris, but Hamburg is just a preparation for the GB team (not an objective). Of course for some players individually it is different because they need to perform to win their position in the GB team (selection).”

2011 Germany European Cup and camp selection: