The 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games officially begin in only one more day! Today's #SportSpotlight features Judo, with Team Regina's Emilie Gatin. Name: Emilie Gatin Sport: Judo Years competing: Three and a half years. How did you get your start in the sport? What’s something people might not know about judo? What's your favourite thing about competing/participating in your sport? What is your rank in judo? Is this your first time at a Saskatchewan Games? What are you most looking forward to about the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games? What are your goals for the Games? What are your goals for your judo career? Who is your personal hero?
My little brother was in judo and I got tired of watching him. I bugged my parents until they let me join!
You can win by throwing/tripping someone and forcing them to land on their back, by chokes, or by submissions. Fights can be over in as little as 5 seconds.
I don't get in trouble for being aggressive!
I'm a green belt.
Yes.
Meeting new friends and competing for Regina.
To win a gold medal.
Getting my black belt.
LeBron James.