THREE youngsters have proved their talent by winning medals in taekwondo just three months after taking up the sport.
Ashleigh Booth, 12, James Wood and Callum Smith, both nine, beat off stiff competition from about 100 martial arts students from all over the North-East to return to their homes in Bishop Auckland with gold and silver medals.
The three fought well in the competition at the Kim Chung Do gym in Darlington to win silver medals in the team event. Ashleigh gained gold in the individual event and Callum came away with the silver, also in the individual event. All three train at Bishop Auckland Town Hall, on Monday evenings between 6pm and 7pm.
Instructor Katey Wallace, who is a 3rd Dan black belt, said she was proud of her new recruits. For more information about the club contact Katey on 0775 1451005.
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