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VALENTIN TAHOV

SPORTS SUPERSTAR

𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐯 who has bagged the title of 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑, 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲- 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 in the BYITC Inspire Awards 2024 held at 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧.

Valentin is a 16-year-old who has been training karate since he was 7. He is currently part of the England National Karate Team and his club is Team Essex Uechi Ryu. He is a National Champion for 2 years in a row in his category in 2022 and 2023.

YASHWARDHAN SHANKAR

CHESS MAESTRO

𝐘𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫 who has bagged the title of 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎, 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲- 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 in the BYITC Inspire Awards 2024 held at 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧.

Yash, a young chess enthusiast. He quickly embraced chess and developed a deep passion for it. He is making waves as a formidable player, securing victories in championships and proudly representing Scotland in prestigious tournaments like the Glorney, 4NCL, Liverpool Quadrangle, and the recent World Cadets.

LAKSHITA SINGHADIA

SPORTS ICON

𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚 who has bagged the title of 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐍, 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲- 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 in the BYITC Inspire Awards 2024 held at 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧.

Since the tender age of 6, Lakshita has been steadfast in her pursuit of martial arts excellence. In an illustrious karate career spanning over 11 years,she has garnered a remarkable collection of accolades, boasting 32 medals, 6 trophies, and an impressive tally of 10 gold medals.