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The Portage Judo Club are hopefuls to host the 2012 Manitoba Judo Provincial Championships in Portage la Prairie.  Head Judo Instructor Brian Case says they are striving to host the tournament for a second year in a row.

He says there are other clubs who put in applications, so he's not one hundred percent sure they will be awarded the event.  He adds they haven't held their own tournament this year, hoping the provincials will come to Portage la Prairie and let the local competitors showcase their skills in their hometown.

Case expects to hear back in the next two weeks if the Portage Judo Club's application is accepted by Judo Manitoba.  Case says there is a lot of planning that goes into hosting an event of this size.  He adds they will need to know as soon as possible if they win the bid so they can get started with arrangements.  Judo Manitoba has scheduled the 2012 Manitoba Judo Provincial Championships on May 5th.