Metro Judo Club expresses thanks after landing award

Metro Judo Club has received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

The club has been running for 42 years and has a purpose-built dojo at Thomas Tallis School in Greenwich.

Gemma Gibbons, who won silver at the 2012 Olympics in London, was coached by Metro Judo Club.

Secretary Mick Murphy said: “A big thank you goes to Jas Hothi, from the London Youth, sports development team, who put the club forward and completed the nomination process, which got us over the first hurdle, and on to the interview stage of the process.

“We should also take this opportunity to mention other organisations which have supported us for many years.

“London Youth, and their fantastic support for community sports clubs.

“Charlton Athletic Community Trust, who deliver the royal borough of Greenwich’s universal youth provision, Young Greenwich. Being part of Young Greenwich enabled us to carry out further work, giving young people more opportunities to engage in judo and youth work.

“The Jack Petchey Foundation, for their outstanding achievement award scheme, which enables the young people at the club to also experience so many rewarding opportunities outside of the judo programme.

“A big thank you also goes out to all the volunteer coaches and helpers, who have given their time over the last 42 year, to help make Metro judo club, an outstanding community club.”

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