The future of the Olympics looks challenging as another host city withdraws their bid, once again citing cost and financial priorities.
BBC News reported today,
Italy’s Olympic Committee has officially withdrawn its bid to stage the 2024 Games in Rome after the city council voted to oppose the candidacy.
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Please be aware that there will be no Judo during the October half term:
This is due to a shortage of school staff to open and lock the premises.
Classes will recommence 1 November.
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Please note, there will be no dedicated adult session on Tuesday 18 October. Any adults wishing to train should attend the 7 o’clock session, a split mat will be in operation.
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Players have additional training opportunities this weekend.
Sarah and Derek Hopkins (who won gold and silver at last weekend’s British Masters) will be at Holbrook Judo Club on Saturday, from 10-12.
The same day, Olympian Ashley McKenzie will be presenting a masterclass at Croydon Judo Club,
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All competitive players aged 11-18 are invited to attend Osaka Judo Club for their 2nd open mat randori on Wednesday 13 October. The session runs from 7-9, at Maida Gym, Aldershot. There is no mat fee.
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To celebrate the first draw Portsmouth Lottery are going to reward all supporters who sign up for the first draw the chance to win amazing additional prizes – as well as a £25,000 lottery fund!
The additional prizes
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Shopping online can trigger a donation to the club.
If you are an online shopper – whether it is your weekly grocery shop from Tesco or Sainsbury’s, books, CDs etc., from Amazon or clothes from Asos – using the Easyfundraising webfunding scheme can trigger a donation to the club.
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Jack Rogerson added to his burgeoning medal collection with another determined performance at today’s Hampshire Open.
Fighting at -38kg, Jack was one of nine players, split into two pools. He started strongly against an Osaka player, but was thrown for ippon when he was caught off-balance by a strong counter attack.
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Many thanks to everyone who has already signed up to the new Portsmouth Lottery and nominated the Club as their beneficiary, your support is much appreciated.
Tickets can be brought via our dedicated page on the Lottery website.
Good luck – it would be fantastic if one of our supporters was to win the jackpot!
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The Portsmouth Lottery is now up and running!
Launched by Portsmouth City Council, the aim is to raise funds from within the community to support local good causes – including us!
Tickets are available at just £1 per week, with 80% of funds raised going to good causes.
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