St Albans Girls' School pupil Amy Platten successfully defended her title in the judo in the under-44kg category at the Sainsbury’s 2015 School Games.
“I don’t think I started as well as I wanted, but then I got better which was to do with warming up and things like that. My confidence went up with each fight as well,” she said.
“It means a lot to win a medal. I love this competition and so winning gold is brilliant. I feel happy and very proud, and relieved that I can relax now.
“I wouldn’t have been happy if I didn’t get gold, so that’s what I was hoping for. I won gold last year as well.
“I love the event because it’s multisport, and there aren’t many like it so it’s definitely my favourite event. I like the cheering and the tunes, and being part of the crowd is good as well.”
The Sainsbury’s 2015 School Games is supported by a range of partners including the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Sport England, Youth Sport Trust, Department of Health and British Paralympic Association. The Games were held in venues across Manchester from 3-6 September 2015. Visit www.2015schoolgames.com for more information.
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