Judo's strong squad

British Olympic hopefuls prepare for battle

By Emma Bird. Last Updated: February 10, 2012 9:46am

Sophie Cox: The reigning European bronze medalist will compete at the Dusseldorf Grand Prix.

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British Judo has selected the same seven-strong team who competed at the Paris Grand Slam for the IJF Dusseldorf Grand Prix next weekend.

The Dusseldorf Grand Prix is the highest-profile competition the team will attend ahead of the European Championships, being held in Russia from 27-29 April.

Reigning European bronze medallist, Sophie Cox, will compete in the -52kg category, with fellow British Closed Championships winner Sarah Clark taking to the tatami at -57kg.

Karina Bryant and Sarah Adlington, who both took fifth-place at the Paris Grand Slam, will again compete in the +78kg category.

Battling at -60kg will be Ashley McKenzie while Colin Oates, who also took fifth-place in Paris with a record of three wins and one defeat, competes at -66kg.

British Closed champion and Masters bronze medallist Euan Burton sees action in the -81kg category.

British Judo: Sophie Cox (-52kg), Sarah Clark (-57kg), Karina Bryant (+78kg), Sarah Adlington (+78kg), Ashley McKenzie (-60kg), Colin Oates (-66kg), Euan Burton (-81kg).