Tidworth girl selected to represent GB at Championships

Sophie, from Tidworth, will be competing at the WAKO European Kickboxing Championships in Italy this September.

This is a major achievement for the young athlete as this is one of the highest levels of competition in the sport.

Sophie has a strong track record in the sport, holding multiple British titles and winning a bronze medal at the WAKO World Championships last year.

Sophie holds multiple British titles and won bronze at last year’s World Championships (Image: Ian Scoggins ) She trains under coach Jon Van Den Heuvel at Fighting Falcons Tidworth Kickboxing, a club based at Clarendon School.

Fighting Falcons Tidworth is a satellite club of the main club based at the Salto Centre in Charlton.

Despite securing a sponsor for the European Championships, Sophie still needs funds to cover the costs of other major competitions and training equipment as kickboxing in the UK is entirely self-funded.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Sophie with her costs.

The club said: "It would mean a great deal if you could help by featuring Sophie’s story and promoting the fundraising campaign.

"This is a chance not only to support a rising local athlete but also to celebrate the positive impact of sports clubs like Falcons Tidworth."

To make a donation, visit https://gofund.me/c978e418.