Philip Awiti-Alcaraz Explained

Philip Awiti-Alcaraz
Nationality:British
Birth Date:13 August 1993
Birth Place:Enfield, London, England
Education:University of Wolverhampton
Country:Great Britain
Weight Class:–100 kg
Worlds Rank:R32
Worlds Year:2013
Worlds Weight:Men's 100 kg
Regionals Type:EU
Updated:25 November 2022

Philip Awiti-Alcaraz (born 13 August 1993) is a British judoka.[1] [2]

Early life

Awiti-Alcaraz was born in Enfield, Greater London[3] to a Kenyan father and a Mexican mother. His sister Prisca, brothers Joshua, Samy and Micheal, and cousins all joined Enfield Judo Club.[4] On a scholarship, Awiti-Alcaraz pursued a Bachelor of Science in Sports Coaching Practice at the University of Wolverhampton.[5]

Judo career

Awiti-Alcaraz became champion of Great Britain, winning the half-heavyweight division at the British Judo Championships in 2015.[6]

He won the bronze medal at the 2017 Judo Grand Prix Cancún in the -100 kg category.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Philip Awiti-Alcaraz IJF Profile. English . IJF.org. 2021-10-26.
  2. Web site: Philip Awiti-Alcaraz JudoInside Profile. English . judoinside.com. 2021-10-26.
  3. Web site: Philip Awiti-Alcaraz. Make a Champ. 30 July 2024.
  4. Web site: Judo runs in the family for Enfield fabulous five. British Judo. 12 December 2014. 30 July 2023.
  5. Web site: Future Sport - The Golden Generation. University of Wolverhampton. James. Allen. May 2016. 30 July 2024.
  6. Web site: British Judo Championship Results 2003 to present . British Judo . 19 August 2022.
  7. Web site: Results 2017 Judo Grand Prix Cancun -100 kg. English . IJF.org. 2021-10-26.