On Friday we were honored to celebrate the great and good of Scottish Women in Sport at the 2025 SWIS Awards at the Raddison Blu Hotel in Glasgow. JudoScotland was proud to host the two Scottish judoka finalists on the night and share in the excitement in watching both finalists win their respective categories.
Loretta Doyle – 2025 Inspiration in Sport
We are delighted to share that Loretta Doyle won the 2025 Inspiration in Sport Award.
A true trailblazer, Loretta was part of the first group of women to compete in a Women’s Judo World Championships in New York in 1980, claiming the World Champion title herself two years later in 1982. She won her final European Champion title in 1992, this being her seventh European medal in total, as well as competing in two Commonwealth Games, winning silver in Edinburgh in 1986 and a gold medal in Auckland in 1990.
After retirement from competitive judo, Loretta continues to remain dedicated to judo and elevate the sport on the global stage. As well as coaching judoka at all levels, Loretta offers her expert insight and analysis as a regular commentator for both the EJU and IJF circuit and has held senior management roles at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, and Commonwealth Games, supporting the delivery of judo on the global stage.
Wanting to give back to a community that gave her so much, Loretta founded the Loretta Doyle Foundation in 2019, which offers free judo lessons to disadvantaged communities and individuals, demonstrating the impact that participating in judo can have on people.
Loretta made history this year by becoming the first woman in Britian to be awarded their 9th Dan after dedicating almost five decades of her life to judo. Her impact on the judo community has been profound, and she is thoroughly deserving of the Inspiration in Sport Award.
Lois Goldie – 2025 sportscotland Young Sportswoman of the Year
We are delighted to share that Lois Goldie won the 2025 sportscotland Young Sportswomen of the Year Award.
Lois has had an exceptional season in judo showcasing her ability to compete and succeed at the highest levels against some of the strongest young athletes on the circuit. Lois has claimed titles as Scottish Champion, British Champion, Commonwealth Judo Championship Gold Medalist, Luxembourg International Gold Medalist, and Lithuania Alytus Open Bronze Medalist.
However, it is not just her results on the mat that have earned her this accolade, Lois is a natural leader in both her judo and wrestling clubs, regularly supporting younger athletes and helping them to develop their skills and confidence. Lois exemplifies judo’s core values and has helped to contribute to a positive club environment where everyone can have fun and thrive.
Lois’ determination, kindness and leadership make her a deserving winner of this year’s Young Sportswomen of the Year award.
With strong individuals across every category, the evening was a true celebration of the incredible individuals in Scotland who are breaking down barriers to female participation and showcasing the incredible world of women in sport.