Vladimir Haspra headed a successful display from Oxfordshire competitors in the European Championships at Worcester.

oHaspra, from Kidlington, won the men's 75kg points competiton with an excellent display.

Shani Hawthorne, 15, who was taking part in her first competition, gained a silver medal in the light girls continuous event.

Daniel Collicutt, who is only seven, came second in a play-off in the Chinese kata, while Jim Bell, who is the same age, won a silver in the light continuous fighting.

The youngest competitor on show was four-year-old Miley Bell, who was awarded a trophy for his courageous effort in a demonstration bout.

All these competitors are members of the Oxfordshire branch of the International Kickboxing Kung Fu Organisation, run by Clive Parkinson at several centres around the county.

Those interested in joining his organisation can contact Parkinson, an undefeated world champion, on 07947 990619. Kidlington. 13/11/07.