SIX players from Hull Judo Club have been able to start their Christmas celebrations early after winning medals at the Goole under-16s Judo Championships.

The club was represented by 10 players spanning its junior squad, including some players who were having their first competition.

Oliver Postill had a good day throughout, showing both good judo and a calm temperament to return home with a gold medal, while training partners Adam Mortimer and Shannon Maltby returned home with silver medals.

The medal tally was rounded off with Thomas Booth, Thomas Lowe and Natasha Wright winning bronze medals.

Hull Judo Club was also represented by Kieran Denton, Harvey Green, Paul Rodley and Jack Marsham.