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British Judo has today
confirmed that 27 countries will compete in the 2009 GB World
Cup for both men and women, supported by UK Sport's World Class
events programme. It wiill take place at the National Indoor Arena
in Birmingham, on the 19th and 20th September.
Around 265 competitors
will entertain the crowds over the two days during the first ever
World Cup to be held in Britain for both men and women.
The 49-strong British
Team, who as hosts can enter up to four players per weight category,
includes Colleen Kerr (-63kg), Sally Conway (-70kg), Sarah Adlington
(+78kg) and Faith Pitman (-63kg) who were the gold medal winners
from last year’s GB World Cup.
Looking forward to competing
on home soil is European silver medallist Sarah Clark (-63kg).
After the disappointment of going out in the first round at the
World Championships, Clark is determined to put in a strong and
solid performance.
Countries confirmed
include Germany, Russia, France, Brazil, Belgium, Austria, Canada,
Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Andorra, Ghana, Israel, Luxemburg,
USA, Australia, Czech Republic, Finland, Slovakia, New Zealand,
Latvia, Norway, Ireland, Lithuania, Sweden, Hungary and Great
Britain.
There will also be lots
of action off the mat for spectators including the chance to meet
Japanese judo star Kosei Inoue who will be signing autographs
on the concourse on both days of the event, alongside Britain’s
World silver medallist Karina Bryant, who will also be available
for photos.
Football fans will also
have the opportunity on the Sunday to take photos of the Premier
League Trophy, which will be on the concourse for parts of the
day. So book your tickets now to get your chance to have a photo
with one of footballs most prestigious trophies.
Tickets can purchased
from The Ticket Factory on 0844 3388000. Lines are open 9am
- 9pm 7 days a week.
If you require any assistance
with disabled access, please call a member of the NIA Disabled
Access Bookings Team on 0121 782 3555 who will happily assist
you.
Saturday 19th
September:
Women: -48kg, -52kg, -57kg,
-63kg
Men: -60kg, -66kg,-73kg
Sunday 20th
September:
Women: -70kg, -78kg, +78kg
Men: -81kg, -90kg, -100kg,
+100kg
Media Contact:
Nicola Turner
British Judo Association
(t) 01509 631695
nicolaturner@britishjudo.org.uk
© Mike Varey
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