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Commonwealth Gold for Motherwell Judo Coach, John MacDonald

  • Submitted by: Clare Adamson, Motherwell and Wishaw, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 24 October 2019
  • Motion reference: S5M-19541

That the Parliament congratulates John MacDonald on his recent Gold at the Commonwealth Judo Championships; notes that John, who is a fifth dan and head coach at Motherwell’s Senshi Judo Club, won all his fights by ippon, beating competitors from England, India and Northern Ireland; understands that he started the club in his home town following a career in the armed forces; recognises the hard work and dedication of John and his fellow coaches, Derek Gibb and Graham Hockley, and wishes them and all members of the club well in their endeavours.


Supported by: Tom Arthur, Miles Briggs, Jenny Gilruth, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Gil Paterson, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Sandra White