GDA Pupils Success Achievements At George Dixon Academy

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GDA Pupils: Success & Achievements! At George Dixon Academy, we are fortunate enough to

GDA Pupils: Success & Achievements! At George Dixon Academy, we are fortunate enough to teach students who attend external sport clubs and as such compete in various sporting events. This enhances their skill and performances in their desired areas and makes us as an Academy very proud of their achievements both generally and in competitions. Here are some of our amazing students in action…

Athletics Safar Sharif Safar is a member of the BRATT Athletics Club at Birmingham

Athletics Safar Sharif Safar is a member of the BRATT Athletics Club at Birmingham University. Personal Best 60 m 7. 68 s (2019) 100 m 12. 80 (2019) Influences “My family, they have encouraged me to work hard and to never give up. My PE Teacher Mr Williams, he has supported me throughout my journey. Harry Aiken (GB Athlete) – who I look up to, he became the first athlete to win Gold medals at both 100 metres and 200 metres at the Worlds Youth Championships. ” Future Goals 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Tennis Csongor Mar Csongor is a member of Edgbaston Tennis Club. He won the

Tennis Csongor Mar Csongor is a member of Edgbaston Tennis Club. He won the U 15 singles category at the Dutch Bowl Junior Open, February 2019 in Netherlands. Csongor has played tennis for the last 7 years, he trains at Edgbaston Priory Tennis Club. Influences “My parents who support me Roger Federer and Rafael Nadel, my aim is to be as good as both of these players. GDA for their support in allowing me to leave the Academy to train and compete in many competitions all over the globe. ” Future Goals To become Wimbledon Champion!

Mixed Martial Arts MMA Thana Halford Thana is a member of Lee Mathews British

Mixed Martial Arts MMA Thana Halford Thana is a member of Lee Mathews British Military Martial Arts. He has been taking part in MMA for 3 years. I love taking part in MMA as it allows me to compete to my best ability. And where I'm able to use tactics and skills to outwit my opponents. Influences “My family, especially my father! He has encouraged and influenced me in taking up this sport. ” Future Goals To become a UFC fighter!

Football Samuel Cudjoe Yankson Sam plays football for Sutton Coldfield in the Central Division

Football Samuel Cudjoe Yankson Sam plays football for Sutton Coldfield in the Central Division –Midlands Floodlit Youth League. He has been playing football for this club for 18 months. One of his memorable matches was against Port Vale in the FA Youth Cup competition. League winners 2018 -2019 Influences “I have been inspired to play football by my family as well as Samuel Eto’o who played for Barcelona, Inter Milan and Cameroon. ” Future Goals To become a professional footballer!

Cricket Manan Satar Janjua Manan has been playing for Warwickshire Cricket Club for 3

Cricket Manan Satar Janjua Manan has been playing for Warwickshire Cricket Club for 3 years. 2018 -19 winners, Royal Air Force cricket tournament. Influences “My family have played a major part in my cricketing journey. My favourite player is Babar Azam from Pakistan. ” Future Goals To play cricket for England!

Karate Bilqees Ledgister For the last 5 -7 years Bilqees have been competing in

Karate Bilqees Ledgister For the last 5 -7 years Bilqees have been competing in competitive Karate competitions with Kaisho Karate Club Personal Best British Champion 3 rd Place for GB 16 Gold medals 5 silver medals Influences My father who is also a coach for Kaisho Karate Club Future Goal Represent England! Lesaa Ledgister Personal Best British Champion English Champion 2 x Gold in France 2 x Gold in Germany Future Goals Represent England!