Young judo stars showcased their moves as guests arrived to the Elton John SportsAid concert at Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire on Saturday June 28.

Olivia Piochota, Freya Harrild and Enrico Atkinson were selected to showcase the sport as SportsAid launched its Elton John Sports Fund. Service manager Nick Shepherd was also on hand.

The concert itself raised more than £300,000 by the artist and the fund will support some of Britain’s brightest prospects from more than 50 sports by providing annual awards of £1,000 to help with essential training and competition costs.

“Thanks to your support,” Elton said to a crowd of 5,000 fans during the concert, “We will be able to fund young athletes for the next eight years to help make their dreams come true.”

Words by Donna Richardson.