Flanders Judocup, Lommel, Belgium - 29 October 2011

This competition is a very high standard competition. It was also a ranking competition for the Belgium competitors. Many players from all around the world have gathered here to compete, including the England squad who I travelled with. On the day I was feeling very confident and I was in a good form. My fights were fairly tough however I got gold. I fought with the Belgium number 1 and won by ippon. I also won against the finalist in the British Championships 2011. I enjoy fighting abroad because it gives me a new, valuable experience.

British Championships, Sheffield - 16th October 2011

As usually, the competition was well attended by competitors who all hope to collect their points of the season for the ranking league. There were many good players in my group. I managed to win my first three fights by ippon but on my last fight I lost by a yuko to the eventual gold medallist. In the end I got a bronze medal however I am aiming for gold next time.