Henry Jubenvill won two gold medals during Saturday's COPA event in Regina. (submitted photo/Dean Jubenvill)

By Nigel Maxwell

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Prince Albert and area was well represented this past weekend at the annual COPA Sask BJJ Tournament in Regina.

From North Wake Martial Arts, Jules Carriere competed in the heavyweight white belt division and won two gold medals. One was for Gi and the other was No Gi.

Meanwhile Naviah Johnson won gold in her female youth division.

Jules Carrier stands tall in his adult division. (Facebook/North Wake Martial Arts)

Naviah Johnson finished first in her teen divison. (Facebook/ North Wake Martial Arts)

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From the Renegade Grappling Academy, young warrior Henry Jubenvill dominated in his 45-pound white belt division. Competing against other six and seven year olds, Jubenvil won two gold medals (Gi and No Gi).

From the BJJ Lab, Darren Sokulski won silver in his adult white belt category.

In total, over 400 athletes were registered for the one-day competition.

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