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By Newham.gov.uk / 1 October 2008

Blind judo club launched

Newham Council is working with the British Judo Association, Cumberland School and Newham Judo Club to launch a new programme aimed at participants who are registered blind or partially sighted.
Blind judo club, Cumberland Sports College, Oban Close, Plaistow on Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays from 5pm to 8pm

Judo has been a Paralympic sport, for the visually impaired since 1988

The programme follows on from a successful judo talent spotting event in June and will take place at Cumberland Sports College, Oban Close, Plaistow on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 5pm to 8pm.

Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales said: "Disability sport deserves more attention and now we have a great opportunity to use the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to change people's attitudes.

"There are more than 23,000 disabled people in Newham and opportunities like this will help offer them better sports and healthy activities across the borough."

Please contact the Newham Judo Club secretary on 07816 848 660 or visit www.newhamjudo.co.uk for more information.

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