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Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Times
Stephanie Inglis: Judo medals were great but being a mum is best
By any measure it was the toughest battle Stephanie Inglis had ever faced. The judo star who became the poster girl for Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2014 woke to find herself in hospital. 'I heard beeping and remember waking up and seeing a bunch of machines,' said Inglis, now 36. Her father Robert, a judo coach and former Scottish and British internationalist, clasped her hand and offered reassurance before summoning help. Little could have prepared the Inverness-born athlete, who won silver in Glasgow, for what a doctor had to say after a motorbike accident in Vietnam. 'He told me that I had been involved in a motorcycle accident and that I had hit my head off the ground so hard that
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Baby joy for judo star given only 1 per cent chance of survival after horror crash
A judo star who was given a one per cent chance of survival after a horror road incident in Vietnam has revealed her joy at becoming a mother. Stephanie Inglis, 36, was left fighting for life after being dragged along a road when her skirt became caught in a taxi bike. She made a full recovery but had to give up the sport after the accident in May 2016. Nine years on she has reflected on her life and told of her joy at becoming a mum to her son Jacob in February. Ms Inglis, who won a silver medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014, said: 'It's hard to put into words how deeply grateful I am to still be here. That experience changed everything. 'It reminded me how fragile life is and how powerful the human spirit can be. I wake up each day with a heart full of gratitude and absolutely no regrets.' Ms Inglis, of Dunfermline, Fife, had a titanium plate inserted into her head in an operation to replace the bone removed by doctors after the accident. They removed it to relieve the pressure on her brain after she fractured her skull and broke her neck in two places. A fundraising page saw £327,000 pledged to fly her home to Scotland in a specialist air ambulance. Ms Inglis, who was given just a one percent chance of survival, defied death and married husband Ally Morrison in 2022. The pair said they were 'grateful, lucky and happy' as they started an 'amazing new chapter' of their lives with the birth of their son and that watching their 'beautiful prince' grow had been an 'absolute blessing' for them. Ms Inglis added: 'I wouldn't be where I am now without the support I received during my darkest hours. Family, friends, doctors, even strangers-you all held me up when I couldn't stand on my own. 'Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. If there's one thing I've learned, it's this: don't be afraid to speak up. 'If you need help, ask. If you can help someone else, do it. We're not meant to go through life alone.' Social media users offered their support to her. One said: 'You are an amazing woman and it has been wonderful to follow your recovery and next chapter, I too was one of those strangers who prayed for your recovery and gave to get you home. 'Thank you for your gratitude and taking time to update us on your next steps. It's been a Joy to see you flourish.' Another wrote: 'You're a true warrior Steph and an absolute inspiration to so so many and what a role model for that bonnie wee lad of yours. Proud to say I know you.'
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Judo Grand Slam: Gold Rush for Four Nations on Day 2 in Astana
It's Day 2 of the 2025 Judo Grand Slam in Astana. A city rich with both beautiful architecture and passionate judo fans. The arena was filled with spectators ready to see what was sure to be another day of exciting judo. In attendance was president of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mr Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Alongside IJF President Mr Marius Vizer. The -73kg final saw 2023 world champion Nils Stump of Switzerland up against Karbek Naguchev of the UAE. With seconds to go, Stump executed his signature technique, uchi-mata, getting a score, and then holding out for the win. IJF General Treasurer Mr Naser AL TAMIMI was on hand to award the medals. We asked Stump what it was like to fight in Kazakhstan. Yes it's nice I like it, you feel they love judo. They like judo, they scream really loud and a lot, and really it's a nice atmosphere, it's the -63kg category Melkia AUCHECORNE of France earned victory in a hard fought contest. She was awarded her medal by IJF Guest Mr Elliot MOSHOKE. I felt good because Kazakh people are really welcoming and I felt they were here for watching us, for encouraging us, and it was really great. At -70kg Giorgia STANGHERLIN of Italy competed in her first Grand Slam final against Yingying FENG of China. STANGHERLIN beautifully countered her opponent's attack, landing her in the perfect position to finish the fight with a hold down. The medals were awarded by CIFP Secretary General The Honorable Sunil Sabharwal. The -81kg saw Japanese 2x Olympic champion NAGASE Takanori looking to even the score against Lee Joonhwan, with the Korean having a 2-1 lead in their head to head. But it was LEE Who took the gold In spectacular fashion. He was awarded his medal by IJF Development Commission Member Mr Khaled Barakat local fans were treated to an incredible day of judo with bronzes for both Yesset KUANOV and Abylaikhan ZHUBANAZAR. The ippons kept coming from the home athletes, with a great mix of technically brilliant groundwork and eye-catching throws, the passionate crowd had plenty to celebrate! It's been a memorable day of Judo from the middleweights. Join us tomorrow, for the final day in Astana, the heavyweights!
