It was a small team, but a big medal haul for MSPK Peterborough

From the left, Rio Parker. Natalia Zaleska, David Guntatrov, Emma Jones, Shannon Parker, Kara Ogles, Cyana Ogles, Graham Hancock.

A small team from MSPK Peterborough competed at the World Traditional Karate Association (WTKA) Championships in Chesterfield and returned with a big haul of medals.

Eight members took part in the prestigious event and they returned with 10 medals between them.

Shannon Parker claimed two golds while Kara Ogles also finished top of her class.

Gold medal winners: Shannon Parker (2), Kara Ogles

Silver medal winners: Emma Jones (2), Cyana Ogles

Bronze medal winners: Cyana Ogles, Graham Hancock, Natalia Zaleska, David Guntatrov.

Rio Parker also performed with credit.

A club spokesperson said: “It was the first competition of the year and although we took a small team, everyone worked so hard and performed with excellence.”