Josh Boxell takes Silver at Commonwealth Tournament


 

Congratulations to Josh Boxell who fought hard to win a superb silver medal at the Commonwealth Tournament in Malth.#

Josh lead all the way in his preliminary contests with some superb throwing. In a close final he made a small error which cost him a shido (penalty) and gave his opponent the win. This is Josh's 1st International medal and put him in a good place leading to the Europeans later in the year. 

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