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Team Torres Derry enjoyed a memorable weekend at the European Masters Championship in Barcelona.
Team Torres Derry celebrated a phenomenal weekend at the European Masters Championship in Barcelona, bringing home seven medals.
Head Coach Martin McLaughlin led by example, earning gold in the Male / Master 4 / Black Belt / Medium-Heavy division with a commanding performance.
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Other standout results included: Owen Ward - Gold, Male / Master 1 / White Belt / Heavy; Francis McGirr - Bronze,Male / Master 1 / Blue Belt / Medium-Heavy; Michaela Doherty - Gold, Female / Master 1 / Blue Belt / Middle; Thomas McDermott - Gold, Male / Master 3 / Purple Belt / Light; Danny Lyttle - Gold / M5 / Medium Heavy; Sean Clarke - Bronze / M2 / Heavy.
The momentum didn't stop there. Emma McGlynn has had an impressive competition run so far this year, taking a medal in Milan back in March and securing another win at the Submission Series event in Newcastle, England. At the same event, Nathan McGillian turned heads with a dominant performance.
Closer to home, the team has also made a strong impact at recent events including Empire Grappling in Newry and the IBJJF Dublin Open, where a small but focused group of competitors performed exceptionally well.
These results reflect the skill, commitment, and high standards of training at Team Torres Derry, continuing to raise the bar both nationally and internationally.
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