A Wimbledon judo teacher is going for gold after winning the chance to fight for Surrey.

Paul Marchant, 30, instructor at Wimbledon YMCA Judo Club, won the under 81 kilometres weight category at Inter County Judo Championships at Sutton Judo Club.

He will join six other judo experts from different weight categories to compete for Surrey in the Inter County Team Championships.

They will compete against teams from Hampshire, Sussex and Kent.

The Inter County Team Championships will be held at Mounbatten Centre, Portsmouth on Sunday.

Anyone interested in joining Wimbledon YMCA Judo Club should contact 0181 542 9055.

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