Ludford bags Junior World Bronze in Bahamas
(WorldNews Africa)

Shelley Ludford took home an outstanding -78kg bronze medal at the 2018 Junior World Championships in Nassau, Bahamas on Saturday 20 October. Ludford had only been at the heavier weight category since December 2017. However, she has shown her ability to perform at -78kg with a number of good results in 2018 including Glasgow European Open silver and Kanaus Junior European Cup Gold. The 19 year old was up against Brazil`s Camila Ponce in the bronze medal fight. The Brazilian had a clear height advantage but Ludford more than held her own against the current Junior PanAmerican champion. Ludford forced an early shido but also picked one up herself. Ponce looked strong in the tachiwaza exchanges...