Karate kids grab a gong
SHANNON McNair, from Newton Mearns said a huge 'hi-ya' to the gold medal at the Scottish Karate Championships in Meadowbank recently.
The seven-year-old, and team-mate David Hatt (15) were the St Ninian's based Shitokai Karate Club's two gold medal winners in the Kumite (sparring)
Shannon also scooped a silver medal as did ten-year-old Megan MacNair, who also took a bronze.
Cara Galt (8) from Glasgow won a double bronze, the same as Heather MacIlraith from Beith and Stuart Chalk also scooped a third place finish.
The youngsters, compete in the club's squad and train between St Ninian's in Giffnock and Renfrew Leisure Centre.
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