Selkirk Judo Club athletes turned in a strong showing at the Inner City Open on Feb. 7, earning multiple podium finishes at the tournament held at Calvin Christian Collegiate in Winnipeg.
The event drew more than 160 entries from clubs across Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario, providing a competitive field for athletes ranging from U12 to U18 divisions.
In the U12 category, Jackson McPherson captured a silver medal in the G2 division.
Selkirk athletes were particularly successful in the U14 division. Addisson Laudy Krasey won gold in the female -63 kg category, while Hunter Kennedy claimed first place in the male +66 kg division. Jake Friesen-Joss also earned gold in the male -50 kg category, with Koltin Chura finishing second in the same weight class. Silver medals were added by Ella Faris in the female -52 kg division, while bronze finishes were recorded by Samantha Mayman (female -57 kg), Jett Honke (male -46 kg) and Yehor Subbotin (male -66 kg).
In the U16 division, Eva Everett topped the podium with a first-place finish in the female -63 kg category.
Selkirk’s success continued in U18 competition, where Carter Stopa earned gold in the male -73 kg division and Tymofii Subbotin took silver in the male -90 kg category.
“We’re proud of how our athletes performed at the Inner City Open,” said coach Brian Jones. “Their results reflect the hard work they put in every week. This tournament was a great opportunity for our judoka to gain experience and continue the development of their skills.”
The club’s next Manitoba competition will be the Balmoral Open, scheduled for March 28 in Stonewall. Several Selkirk athletes will also compete at the Edmonton International from March 6 to 8.
