CHRIST College pupil Cari Lewis has certainly been throwing her weight around after she brought a bronze medal back to Brecon after competing in the Welsh (Closed) Judo Championships in Cardiff.

After weeks of intensive training under coach Phil Jones, 11-year-old Cari fought in the Under-36kg section against opponents a year older than her, and was the only fighter to take the four times Welsh Champion the full distance in the semi-final, only losing to a decision in the final few seconds.

Cari, who lives in Brecon, went on to win her final fight to take bronze, finishing third overall in Wales in her age and weight category, and she will have another opportunity at the title next year.

Read the full report in this week's Brecon & Radnor Express - Out now!