Page 28 - Koi Net - On-Line Koi Magazine - Issue 69

the Koi in a Class therefore is aware of the best
representative overall. This section of the judging
progressed very quickly and was finalised about 1pm
A BREAK FOR after which a break for lunch was made before selection
of Variety Champions. Originally, we wanted all the
LUNCH WAS judges to work together on this section of the Show, but
it proved unworkable – just too slow! Two teams were
MADE BEFORE quickly assigned and everything was completed by

SELECTION OF 3pm. As in previous years Paul Miglionico and myself
selected a Unique Koi, the award again going to Mark
VARIETY Robinson’s very special Goshiki Sanke, bred by John
CHAMPIONS Ling. This Koi looked superb with an excellent
conformation, a very neat vignette (reticulated scale
effect) and very well defined, deep sumi (black). Many
Koi can be “unique” but few provide a truly superb
conformation and quality at the same time.

Above: Right:
Our distinguished A big thank you to
judges and the Consul our judging team
General of Japan and at the Sydney Koi
his wife. Show 2023.

Right:
Kittiphong Arjsamat
from Thailand busy
judging. Shortly after the
Show he was made up
to a full ZNA Certified
Judge.

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