NI title success for kickboxing duo
Having won the WKC Northern Ireland Kickboxing Title in the U12 boys -35kg section at last year’s event, Robbie Wilson attended the event this year hoping to secure his second Northern Ireland Title and earn his place on the WKC Northern Ireland team for this year’s World Championships in Dublin.
Representing Evolve Martial Arts Portadown & coached by Naiem Qureshi, Robbie fought brilliantly, winning his first two fights in style & held his nerve in a close final to secure the gold.
After three tough fights Robbie was once again crowned WKC Northern Ireland Kickboxing Champion this time in the U12 boys -40kg section.
The P6 lad from Randalstown Central Primary School can now look forward to another crack at the World Championships having reached the quarter finals in last year’s event, held in Taranto, Italy.
Robbie still has 2 more years left in the U12 age category and with two Northern Ireland Titles already under his belt the future looks bright for the young fighter.
Also competing in Claudy in the Womens -70kg section was Cullybackey lady Angela Swan.
Having already picked up a well deserved silver medal at the WKC World Championships in Italy, Angela was determined to secure the gold this time out.
Angela’s techniques in a tough final were precise & well executed. Cheered on by a large vocal support, Angela emerged victorious & claimed the title of WKC Northern Ireland Kickboxing Champion in the womens -70kg section.
Angela and Robbie would like to thank their coach Naiem Qureshi for his guidance & all of their Evolve team mates for their continued support. The pair will now turn their attention to Dublin & a shot at the World Championships in October.