Monday, February 11, 2008

Yoshida Wins San Jose Buddhist Sensei Memorial Tournament

By Robert H. Kelly
(Copyright 2008 TexSport Publications)

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (February 11, 2008) Diana Yoshida won the women’s 48kg division at the San Jose Buddhist Sensei Memorial Tournament in San Jose, California.

The Allen, Texas native moved to number eight on the USA Judo Senior Elite National Roster because of her performance.

One hundred twenty-five senior elite competitors competed in the tournament, which is a major step on the road to the Olympic Games in Beijing in August.

With the victory and her current ranking, Yoshida has moved into position to be selected to compete in the USA Judo Olympic Trails. If she remains in the top eight of her division on April 12, she will secured herself a spot in the Olympic Trials on June 13-15 in Las Vegas.

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