Oxford University Judo Club celebrated a double success at the Oxford University Sports Federation Awards.
The club won the Elmer Cotton sports club of the year trophy and judoka Becky Bayliss won sportswoman of the year.
Bayliss, a 2nd dan, won bronze in the Commonwealth Games in Singapore in January and reigned supreme as the British Universities champion in the under 57 kilogram category.
The women’s team managed to win the British Universities Team silver medal in part due to her contribution.
Bayliss also helped them to win the annual Varsity match by beating the Cambridge University president.
Club chairman Tony Buley said: “We have to congratulate all our medal winners during the year and our dedicated coaches who inspired and supported them, but the award also recognises the tremendous spirit that pervades the whole club.”
“I want to pay a special tribute to Andy Stewart and Karen Kruska, the two OUJC Presidents.
“I know how hard they have to work. Being President isn’t an easy job. I have already mentioned our coaches but the same comments can be made about Chris and Carol Doherty. ”
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