The Old Raineians' Association Old Raineian Simone Callender selected to represent England at 2002 Commonwealth Games

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Friday 21st June, 2002

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Old Raineian Simone Callender has been selected to represent England in the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games. Simone, born on 11.11.78 and currently representing the Tokei Martial Arts Club, has been selected as part of TEAM ENGLAND, the 14-strong judo squad. Judo has only appeared on the Games programme once before, in Auckland, New Zealand, twelve years ago. Then, the England team dominated proceedings, winning 14 of the 16 Gold medals on offer. Barry James, England's judo team manager, said the squad for Manchester 2002 is a young and talented one. "I would certainly expect us to get a good haul of medals," he added. "All of our players are likely to be very strong contenders." The Judo takes place over three days in Manchester at the G-MEX Centre, from July 30 - August 1. Simone Callender - Selected to represent Team England in Judo (Women's over-78kg) at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester (2002) The announcement of TEAM ENGLAND can be found at http://www.uksport.gov.uk/template.asp?id=1015 Simone has been competing at the elite level in Judo since she was 14, during which time she has been National Champion four times and Commonwealth Champion three times. She won the Gold medal in the 2001 European Masters Championships and the Bronze medal in the 2001 Prague Cup. She was awarded the Elite Sports Persons Programme role of honour for 2000-2001. Simone continues her success at the highest level in winning silver at the British Open and was an Olympic Reserve for the recent Olympic Games in Sydney. Simone Raine's Foundation School from 1990-1998.

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