Sean won gold in the Level Two: 81kg category after a close contest in the final, with his opponent receiving a hansoku-make (penalty) for head diving which secured the winner’s medal for Castle Douglas Judo Club ace Sean.
This was another huge achievement – following his gold medal at the Special Olympics last year – as it was Sean’s first official trip outwith the GB team and he continues to excel in adaptive judo. He also won bronze in another competition on Saturday in Venray, Netherlands.
The 22-year-old is currently, who is studying for his Lifeskills (NQ) SCQF Level 3 at Dumfries and Galloway College – a course designed to build students’ confidence, enhance life skills, prepare them for independent living, employment skills and increase personal and social development.
It has been a memorable week for the Allan family, with Sean’s brother Steven being named JudoScotland’s Young Coach of the Year. The prestigious accolade is part of the JudoScotland Coaching and Volunteering Awards.
