29 February 2016

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24 year old Frazer Chamberlain is training hard and hoping to be chosen for the UK Judo squad that will take part in this year’s Rio Olympics. Frazer, who went to the Meads Primary School and then on to Sackville School, first became interested in Judo at the age of six. So dedicated did he become that he transitioned to training full time at the Camberley Judo Club and has subsequently competed internationally representing Great Britain. His haul of medals in 2014 and 2015 are putting Frazer at the forefront of his sport.

All of this involves not only hard work and dedication, but also considerable expense travelling the globe to take part with air fares, visas and accommodation all needing funding.

Frazer needs to achieve a points total of at least 500 to be considered for the squad ,and he is currently ranked in the top 50 with 290 points and has until May to make the big push for points.

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Here’s hoping that this athlete with strong East Grinstead links will be able to join Team GB at the Olympics in Rio this August.