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Fighting at the Samurai Judo Club in Kidderminster in their Junior Green Belt and Under Championship, Elora started slowly and won one fight out of 3 to take the bronze in the u44kg category.

The u44 girls were given the opportunity to participate in the u48kg category and Elora by now getting her fighting head on agreed.

(i)  First up was a chance to gain some revenge on a previous loss in the u44kg category.  Elora fought well for a position and achieved a small score with a hip throw.  Following the throw Elora found she had landed on her opponent in a hold down which she maintained for the 25 seconds she needed to win.

(ii)  Showing improved mat craft Elora noticed her opponent constantly backing off the mat and won the fight on a penalty score.

(iii)  Elora was then up against a much older (and taller) girl.  After getting a firm grip and pulling the opponent to her level Elora was constantly being pushed backwards.  Elora clearly decided to attempt (for the first time in competition) a stomach throw for a high score.  Elora finished the bout with another stomach throw for a second high score and a compound win.

(iv) The final fight against the eventual gold medallist was a tense affair and even though Elora had seen how the girl was throwing in the previous rounds, was out manoeuvred and was eventually thrown for an Ippon. 

Elora finished with a hard won silver medal.

This was an excellent effort from Elora and will no doubt help to build her confidence for a bigger tournament later this month.