Reid received two yellow cards and a third would be disastrous for his gold medal ambitions. “We’re on the same level now but to really beat them is incredible.” “She was always an idol of mine, someone I always looked up to. “I haven’t fought them since I was 16 as we keep losing in tournaments because we’re seeded,” said Reid, 27, a product of Royston, who was struggling with elbow surgery after retiring ruptured the ligament. Powell – the first British judoka to be ranked number one in the world following the introduction of an official ranking – defended her title, which she won in Glasgow in 2014, as judo had not been on the Gold Coast Games schedule for four years. He was getting tired and I had to take the opportunity when it came.”Įngland won gold again in the women’s -78kg as Emma Reid defeated her ‘idol’ Natalie Powell 1-0 to defeat the Welsh judoka for a second Commonwealth title. “When I got to the Golden Score I could see it faltering. “I had never fought him and had to work with him, his strengths and weaknesses. Jamal Petgrave (blue) and Remi Feuillet of Mauritius in action in the Men’s Judo Final – 90kg (Joe Giddens/PA) judo men’s -90kg final (Joe Giddens/PA)" height="3150" width="4726" layout="responsive" on="tap:inline-image-gallery,inline-image-carousel.goToSlide(index=1)" tabindex="0" role="button" data-gallery-length="3"> judo men’s -90kg final (Joe Giddens/PA)" height="3150" width="4726" layout="responsive" on="tap:inline-image-gallery,inline-image-carousel.goToSlide(index=1)" tabindex="0" role="button" data-gallery-length="3"> He said: “I know everything about this arena and to win my first major championship here is very special. The 25-year-old studied sports management at Coventry University and was able to count on the support of his alma mater as well as family and friends.
Petgrave hails from Carshalton in Surrey but effectively raced at home. “I hope to go to more games and I would like to show the medal at the stadium.” “I’m looking forward to the new season and the documentary ‘All or Nothing’,” said Petgrave after his emotional win in the men’s 90kg division at the Coventry Arena.
Petgrave went into extra time to claim a golden score victory over Mauritian judoka Remi Feuillet before his thoughts quickly turned to the upcoming Premier League season. Arsenal fan Jamal Petgrave presented England with the Commonwealth Games judo gold and later admitted he would love to display the medal at the Emirates Stadium.
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