Three Scottish Judoka have been selected to represent Great Britain at the Cadet European Championships taking place in Skopje, North Macedonia from the 26th – the 29th of June. The three Judoka; Coen Gilbert, Lexi Buchanan and Vasiliy Menshykov will join the team representing Great Britain.
Coen Gilbert from Sportif will compete in the -50kg following his success across the European circuit so far this year. Coen has secured Bronze Medals at the Matsuru Dutch Open, Samorin Cadet European Cup, and the International Masters Bremen. In addition to a Silver Medal at the Porec Millennium Team Cadet European Cup.
Lexi Buchanan, who also hails from Sportif will compete in the -48kg category following her 5th place finish at the International Thuringia Cup earlier this year. This also follows her triple gold medal success at the Scottish National Closed Championship in December 2024 in the Cadet, Junior and Senior categories.
Garioch Judo Club’s Vasiliy Menshykov completes the Scottish cohort competing in the -66kg category following his 7th place finishes at both the International Masters Bremen and the Samorin Cadet European Cup, winning nine fights across the international circuit this year alone.
JudoScotland Talent Development Manager, Gary Edwards added: “It is always an honour to be selected to represent GB, it is an incredible experience for the three judoka to compete on such a prestigious stage.
“The competition will provide an excellent development opportunity to help them grow as players and is the first step on the ladder to bigger and better things.”
Coen Gilbert – Sportif
Lexi Buchanan – Sportif
Vasiliy Menshykov – Garioch Judo Club
