Judo player Phil Jones recently became the first man in Mid Wales to receive a special accolade in the sport.

A lifelong judo player, Phil was awarded his 6th Dan, earning his highly coveted red and white belt.

Receiving this award in Swansea, Phil is now one of 10 active Welsh 6th dans and the only Mid Wales man to have achieved it.

After 52 years of judo, Phil is still competing, coaching and refereeing.

Phil runs his own Judo club, Lakeside Judokwai, in Llangynidr Village Hall.

If you are interested in trying a new sport, sessions take place on Wednesday nights 6pm-8pm. All ages are welcome from age six to adult.

For more information contact Phil on 07854 279957.