TWO Port Glasgow martial artists have made a name for themselves on the big stage after scooping up silver medals at the Scottish Veterans Open Judo Championship.

Judo duo Jim McKelvie (68) and Billy McPherson (60), training out of Boglestone Judo Club in the town, headed the short distance down the coast to the Inverclyde National Training Centre in Largs earlier this month, and they didn't disappoint on home soil.

McKelvie has tasted success on the big stage before (Image: Dave Quinn) Competing against some of the best the UK has to offer, the duo put in a display to remember in great showing of bravery, determination and discipline within the dojo as they picked up a silver medal each for their efforts.

Jim navigated his way through a tough category in the M7/M8 +100kg group, whilst Billy, competing in his first major competition, was placed in the M7 -73kg category.

On his first showing on the big stage, it was a huge achievement for Billy to come away with an accolade and a worthy prize for his efforts on the day.

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Jim the Tele: "We both have been attending monthly training sessions in Judo Scotland’s headquarters in Ratho along with club training sessions at Boglestone Community Centre, the sessions prepared use for this major competition.

We are both looking forward to more challenges in 2025 and to be competing in national and international events programmed throughout the year.

Boglestone Judo Club seniors train at Boglestone Community Centre, based in Port Glasgow, on Monday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.