Judo Headquartered at the National Stadium, the Barbados Judo Association (BJA) was established in 1966 and registered as a charity in 1992. There are presently four clubs in the BJA: Barbados Judo Institute, Keikath School of Martial Arts, Marine Gardens Judo Club and Phoenix Judo Club. The 16th International Judo Tournament 2016 was held 26th November under the theme ‘JUDO Gotta Love It’.
Results
Barbados regained the first place trophy amassing 14 gold, 16 silver and 12 bronze medals, followed by Martinique (2nd), Guadeloupe (3rd), and Trinidad and Tobago (4th).
Ria Greene (MVP Female)
Asa Weithers (MVP Male)
Ria has been a judoka since she was five years old, after being introduced to the sport by her mother. Now 13 years old, she has recently acquired her green belt and is optimistic about someday competing for her country at the Olympics. The powerful, independent and smart teenager says she excelled at judo because of the support and encouragement of her parents.
Asa Weithers says he was a judoka from birth. In fact, his father, a national judo coach, had him on the Judo mat from the time he could creep, which steadily developed into a love of the sport. Asa hopes to make it to the Olympics one day, although he has already been privileged enough to travel to places like Brazil, Paris, Dominican Republic and Venezuela as a judoka.
Silver medal, Under 58kgs. Category.
Gold medal, Under 73kgs. Category.
2016 50th Anniversary Independence BOA Games |
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