Amir Eastman emerged as the top U-15 contestant and was duly rewarded with the gold medal when the Guyana Judo Association staged the National Judo Championships at the Marion Academy, Carifesta Avenue Sunday June 3 last. Kyle Archer copped the silver medal while Peter Robinson won the bronze.
In the U-17 category, Hamzan Eastman outlasted Andrew Edwards to take the gold and silver medals respectively, while Kelbert Archer earned the bronze medal.
Raul Lall won gold medal in the U-20, while Elimane Ba won silver. Jaime Jabar closed off the podium spots with the bronze medal. In the U-20 category of less than 90 kilos, Adacena Rodrigues prevailed to take the premiere prize, while Keymo Alleyne won the silver.
The seniors open championship saw Bruce Fraser carting off the gold medal with Hamzan Eastman taking the silver. Keymo Alleyne had to be content with bronze.
Meanwhile, Amir Eastman distinguished himself among his peers when he was awarded a special medal after being adjudged player with the best technique.