Chris Ewing Karate, based on Musselburgh High Street, has eight members selected for the under-21 World Championships from October 9-13 in Venice, Italy.

Of those selected, Kori Fital and Benjamin Packwood are European champions, while Joe Gallagher is a European finalist and Neve Ewing is a World Combat Games bronze medallist.

Other taking part from the club are Cameron Furnes, Daniel Lyons, Maia Ewing and Julie Duff.

 Chris Ewing, a 6th dan and former Scottish, British, European and Commonwealth champion,  is also travelling in a coaching capacity.

The competitors and coach are highlighted in the accompanying photos.

From top, left to right – Daniel Lyons, Joe Gallagher.

Next row left-right – Benjamin Packwood, Cameron Furness

Next row – bottom left – Chris Ewing (coach)

Right hand side, top left to right – Neve Ewing, and Kori Fital.

Bottom left to right – Maia Ewing and Julia Duff.

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