Guyana Judo Association hosts Mash competition

Feb 29, 2016 Sports

The Guyana Judo Association (GJA) hosted a Mashramani competition at the Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO) ground last Sunday. Five clubs participated in the event which saw about 40 competitors in action in six divisions of juniors and four divisions of seniors.

Guyana Judo Association President Raoul Archer (right) share the moment with his outstanding charges at the competition last Sunday at MYO.

Competing in front of a vocal and appreciative crowd Kilbert Archer, who was eventually named Best overall fighter, was promoted on the sport for his impressive showing in the Senior 60kg department, advancing to Brown belt. Keron Bourne was promoted to Orange belt in the 55kg Junior segment and one of the youngest competitors Usayd Barlow (24kg Junior) was also upgraded to Yellow belt.
GJA President Raoul Archer expressed delight at the performances exhibited on the day. He also expressed thanks to Charles Ambrose, William Arthur, the executives of the association, sponsors and Maximum Sport for their support and assistance in making the event a success.
Below is the official list of the outstanding performers:

WEIGHT CATEGORY	CATEGORY	COMPETITORS’ POSITION
WEIGHT CATEGORY	CATEGORY	FIRST PLACE	SECOND PLACE	THIRD PLACE	FOURTH PLACE
-24 kg	Juniors	Usayd Barlow	Yusuf Britten	–	–
-30 kg	Juniors	Zeblun Allicock	Sulaiman AM	Adam Hussain	Jaheem Bachan
-34 kg	Juniors	Tariq Mohamed	Ishmael Eastman	Junaid Barlow	Huzaifah Barlow
-42 kg	Juniors	Zeds Kiah Wray	Timothy Waldron	Zacharias Wray	Daniel West
-46 kg	Juniors	Jaheem Pastan°	Azam All	–	‑
-55 kg	Juniors	Karon Bourne	Khristoff Austin	Daniel Haley	–

-60 kg	Seniors	Kilbert Archer	*Joshua Buchanan*	Anton Stephens	Shaquan Anderson
-73 kg	Seniors	Ameer Eastman	*Abdullah Eastman*	Zidan Wray	‑
-90 kg	Seniors	Earskyne Trotman	*Terrence Williams*	–	‑
*-100* kg	Seniors	Kabisa Rogers	Delvem Luthers	–	–