THE Britton siblings copped three first places at last Sunday’s Banks Malta Supreme-sponsored Junior Karate Championships, organised by the Guyana Wado Ryu Karate Association at Banks DIH Sports Club, Thirst Park.

Sadelle Britton won in the 6-8 girls’ category winning from Mandy Moe and Farida Sultan who placed second and third respectively.
Shay Britton secured first place in the boys’ 9-11 (Category ‘A’) with Shaun Jemott claiming the second position and Leonard Garraway third.
The 12-14 girls’ division was won by Samela Britton who overcame Shania DeGroot.
Emmanuel Campbell was the winner of the 6-8 boys’ (category ‘B’) with Trevaun Smartt securing second and Brandon Rutherford third.
The boys’ 6-8 ‘A’ category was won by Stephon Prince who came out ahead of Akeino Abrams and Dakari Jones.
Nandanie Kuldip won the girls 9-11 division from Alicia Benjamin and Towanna Success while the boys 9-11 division – (category ‘B’) saw Lakeram Persaud coming out ahead of Shamar Michael and Kensell Davis.
Simeon Campbell triumphed in the boys 12-14 with Dwight Peters finishing second and Shaun Campbell third.
Students of Mae’s School, Eccles Primary, East Bank Essequibo and Banks dojos participated in the tournament.
Banks DIH Communications Manager Troy Peters, who declared the championships open, encouraged the students to be disciplined and focused in their pursuit of excellence.
He urged the young karatekas to balance karate with a sound education.
Prizes were presented by Chief Instructor Sensei Winston Dunbar, president of the GWKA Darren Nurse, parents and well-wishers who witnessed the championships.

The results.

6-8 Female
1st Sadelle Britton
2nd Mandy Moe
3rd Farida Sultan
6-8 Male Category B
1st Emmanuel Campbell
2nd Trevaun Smartt
3rd Brandon Rutherford
6-8 Male Category A
1st Stephon Prince
2nd Akeino Abrams
3rd Dakari Jones

9-11 Female
1st Nandanie Kuldip
2nd Alicia Benjamin
3rd Towanna Success
9-11 Male Category B
1st Lakeram Persaud
2nd Shamar Michael
3rd Kensell Davis
9-11 Male Category A
1st Shay Britton
2nd Shaun Jemott
3rd Leonard Garraway
12-14 Female
1st Samela Britton
2nd Shania DeGroot
12-14 Male
1st Simeon Campbell
2nd Dwight Peters
3rd Shaun Campbell