International Jiu Jitsu Championships in Motherwell
- Submitted by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Thursday, 20 December 2018
- Motion reference: S5M-15211
That the Parliament congratulates the UK Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Association (UKBJJA) on its inaugural International Open competition, which was held at the Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Motherwell; notes that athletes travelled from many countries, including Brazil, Poland, Norway, Portugal and Finland, to compete against competitors from Scotland and the other UK nations; understands that £882 was raised for Cash For Kids from ticket sales and from a generous donation of prize money by the Black Belt Masters gold medallist and UKBJJA chair, Richard Martin; commends the UKBJJA on offering equal prize money and equal billing to the female divisions of the sport; encourages other sporting bodies to follow this example, and wishes everyone at the UKBJJA well in their endeavours.
Supported by:
Tom Arthur, Colin Beattie, Angela Constance, Jenny Gilruth, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Maureen Watt