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		<title>European Championships &#8211; October 2025</title>
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<p>The European Championships took place in Athens, Greece, on the 11th October 2025. Our students, Philippa, Nathan, Susie, and Rich, along with Master G Russell and Master R Russell, joined the GBTSDA national team to compete against teams from other European countries as well as some from further afield.</p>



<p>The GB team departed Heathrow on Wednesday, 8th October.</p>



<p>As well as the Competition on Saturday, there were training sessions and seminars before and after.</p>



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