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Article: Martial arts Sally is a real belter.

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The News (Longridge) (Preston, England)
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May 28, 2008
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A YOUNG martial arts enthusiast has returned from the International Tang Soo Do Tournament with handful of gold medals.

Sally Sumner, of Preston Road, Grimsargh, competed in the Under 17 Black Belt category against entrants from across Europe during the tournament at the National Indoor Athletics Centre in Cardiff.

The 14-year-old was one of the youngest to enter the weapons and forms competitions, but despite facing more mature competitors she was awarded golds in both categories.

She also fought well in the free fighting bouts, but narrowly missed out on a placing against older and taller opposition.

Sally is a 1st Dan Black Belt and ...

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