Oxford youngster Danielle Lester struck gold at the Shukokai Karate Union British Open Championships at Ponds Forge, Sheffield.

Danielle, from Barton, came through four contests to win the 10-11 year kumite (sparring) competition.

And the 11-year-old made it a mem- orable day by taking silver in the kata (set movements).

It came a year after Danielle won gold at the England National Championships at the same Sheffield venue.

The talented youngster, who attends Baynard Hill Primary School, is instructed by sensei Phil Patrick at the Barton Neighbourhood Centre.