GB Judo players target Olympics

Britain's Judo players have been told they must impress at next month's European Championships if they are to secure a place at the 2008 Olympics.

The championships, in Libson from 11-13 April, mark the end of a year-long qualification campaign for Beijing.

A 12-strong team has been named, with eight of those former European medallists and four former champions.

But British Judo Association director Margaret Hicks said: "They need strong displays to hold onto their positions."

A medal-winning performance would also secure an additional place for the team in Beijing.

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Three British spots, in the women's -78kg weight category, the men's -81kg category and the men's -100kg category, were automatically qualified at the 2007 world championships.

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Britain's European championship squad:

Women: Georgina Singleton (-52kg), Sarah Clark (-63kg), Sally Conway (-70kg), Michelle Rogers (-78kg), Karina Bryant (+78kg).
Men: Craig Fallon (-60kg), Colin Oates (-66kg), Matthew Purssey (-73kg), Euan Burton (-81kg), Winston Gordon (-90kg), Peter Cousins (-100kg).