Gold and silver medals for Maryam Nurani
Date published: 11 May 2023
Maryam, of Rochdale, returned with one gold medal in kata and one silver medal in weapons kata
Six-year-old Maryam Nurani - Great Britain World Squad Member and the youngest member representing The Dojo Karate Centre - won two medals at the Midlands Martial Arts Competition in Leicestershire on Sunday (7 May).
Maryam, of Rochdale, returned with one gold medal in kata and one silver medal in weapons kata. Growing in strength and knowledge in competing, Maryam is preparing well for her upcoming USA World Martial Arts Championships in July 2023.
Her mum, Zabina, said: "It was a very long day however Maryam showed great focus and excellent willpower to get through the competition.
"I am so pleased with Maryam's performance in Sunday's tournament. Well done Maryam, Mummy is so very proud of you."
Maryam said: "I woke up really early in the morning. It was still dark outside and a long drive. I saw lots of people that came to the competition. I was a little nervous but excited to perform my katas, because that's what Sensai Ansari has taught me, I have been practising every day at home with mummy. I am happy I won two medals."
Maryam will be travelling to Daytona, Florida in July where she will be competing under the Great Britain Martial Arts Team in a three-day tournament.
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