The Lausanne Grand Slam will go down in history as a truly groundbreaking tournament, marking the monumental and welcome inclusion of Adaptive Judo on the Grand Slam stage. This remarkable event showcased the very best of world judo, celebrating inclusivity, elite skill, and extraordinary sporting spirit.
Representing the British squad with distinction, the six Scottish athletes delivered outstanding performances across the board:
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Rebecca Lamb – Gold
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Sean Allan – Gold
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Chris Murphy – Silver
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Solomon Rice – Silver
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Ross McInnes – 5th place
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Jaden Stewart – 5th place
JudoScotland Disability Development Officer, Stephen Somerville, was in attendance with the team and reflected on their achievements: “For many of our fighters, stepping onto the mats in Lausanne represented a whole new level of international competition. Their dedication, determination, and grit truly brought to life the words attributed to the founder of judo, Jigoro Kano: If there is effort, there is always accomplishment.
These fantastic results highlight the strength and depth of Scottish judo on the world stage. Two gold medals, two silver medals, and two fifth-place finishes represent an exceptional achievement and provide great inspiration for the future of Adaptive Judo.”
We now look forward with excitement to the coming events, including the Open European Adapted Judo Championships, the Scottish Championships, and Venray in Holland this November.
Congratulations to Chris, Solomon, Rebecca, Sean, Ross, and Jaden on an outstanding performance at this historic Lausanne Grand Slam!