As one of the top judo nations in the World, Brazil boasts three current world champions and won three medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, including a bronze for Leandro Guilheiro (pictured) in the men's lightweight category.

 

Brazil’s announcement follows a successful visit by the British team to San Paulo to compete in the invitational International Team Challenge, against France and hosts Brazil.

 

They join 37 other countries due to compete in the event at the National Indoor Arena on September 19 and 20.

 

It is the first time that the event has featured both men and women and will be the biggest ever held in Britain.

 

Already considered one of the best staged tournaments in Europe this year’s action will take place over four mat areas.

Tickets for the GB World Cup can be purchased from The Ticket Factory on 0844 3388000.

 

Members can purchase special discounted tickets at £9 per adult per day and £5 per child/senior citizen per day but only until the 31st May.

 

To claim your discount quote “MATSIDE”.

 

Full price tickets are £14 per adult per day and £6 per child/senior citizen per day.

 

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