Athlete Bio

I started playing water polo as an outfielder at school when I was 11, but only moved to goalkeeper when I was 15. As a former swimmer, I really enjoy the team aspect of water polo as well as being able to mix various skills from other sports. I look forward to meeting the rest of the team and playing alongside some new players. I'm studying Modern Languages and Linguistics, specifically Spanish and Arabic.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

I have represented Great Britain at an Under 17 and Under 19 level, as well as playing for England in the Men's EU Nations

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I'm Adedoyin, a third-year systems engineering student here at Warwick. I always did athletics in school competitions, however, I only started training specifically for athletics when I was 15 years old.

I came across triple jump by accident, there was a gap in the team sheet for a league match and I stepped in to get points for the team and the rest is history. I love athletics; it's been a really good way to channel my athletic ability and has given me the opportunity to meet people and travel to a multitude of cities to train and compete.

This season I'm looking forward to competing at the major championships and challenging for some medals! I'm grateful for the Warwick Scholars Program as this'll allow me to have access to physiotherapy, sports psychology and a nutritionist which will help me develop as an athlete, more holistically just training itself.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Ranked 13th U23 in the UK for Triple Jump (2023 Season)
• 6th at England Athletics U23 Championships
• BUCS Outdoor Championship Finalist
• Gold Medallist at Middlesex County Championships

Athlete Bio

I've been a racquet sport addict since I started playing badminton in my grandmother's backyard aged five. Today, after 8 years of squash, I aim to continue pushing myself in competitions whilst also enjoying the opportunities and life experiences that this sport provides. Other sports I enjoy include volleyball, padel, football and tennis.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Malaysian National Junior Champion (2023
• Malaysian Games Quarterfinalist (2022)

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Volleyball plays a fundamental part in my life, teaching me invaluable lessons in self-betterment, companionship, and resilience. It has been a driving force, consistently challenging my boundaries and shaping my character. As a third and final year student, I remain committed to the University of Warwick women’s first volleyball team. Simultaneously, I am proud to achieve my long-held aspiration of debuting in the Super League through local club, Coventry and Warwick Riga. Following the completion of my BA in Liberal Arts, in which my academic focus centres of coaching mentality of athletes and actors, I intend to return to Switzerland and acquire work experience in the sport industry. I hope to also transition into a Swiss volleyball club and remain in the Super League.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• 2015: 3rd place in the u15 Swiss National Cup. Regional champions of Vaud, CH.
• 2016: MVP of the ESC Milan (European sports conference).
• 2018: MVP and All Star team of the ESC
• 2018: MVP of SGIS International schools volleyball league.
• 2018: MVP of ADISR International schools volleyball league.
• 2019: 3rd place in the u17 Swiss National Cup. Regional champions of Vaud, CH.
• 2014-2019: MVP, Most Improved Player, and Coaches Choice of ISL Varsity Volleyball.
• 2020: Qualified for u19 Swiss National Cup Finals – Covid prevented placement.
• 2020: Qualified for Cornacchia World Cup in Italy with Junior England Women’s team - Covid.
• 2021: Selected to train with the England Senior National volleyball team.
• 2022: Gold medal in Conference Cup with Warwick University W1.
• 2023: Gold medal in Conference Cup with Warwick University W1.
• 2023: 1st place in NVL Division 1 with Coventry & Warwick Riga Women.
• 2021-2024: MVP x9 in NVL Division 1 with Coventry & Warwick Riga Women.
• 2023: Voted MVP of the year at Coventry and Warwick Riga Volleyball Club.
• 2023: Outstanding Sport Scholar award at Warwick University.

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I started playing cricket at the age of 7 with my dad, joining the local club when I was 8. Since then, I have been privileged enough to represent Middlesex County Cricket Club, as well as Sunrisers. I am currently in my second year, studying Politics and International Relations, hoping to go into a career in international security or be a professional cricketer. The reason I play cricket is because of the lifelong friendships I have made and the challenges the sport comes with. I am looking forward to representing my teams and hopefully having a successful season ahead.

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I started rowing at university in 2020, when I began my Mathematics and Physics degree at Warwick. I spent my first year as a novice rower during the pandemic, so my development properly began when I joined the Warwick senior squad in my second year. Last year, I studied abroad in Melbourne, where I took my rowing to a higher level at Mercantile Rowing Club, rowing with Olympians across Australia. This season, I am trialling for the GB under-23 rowing team, with the aim of competing at the 2024 World Championships in Canada. I am also aiming to help Warwick to qualify for Henley Royal Regatta for the first time in over 10 years.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• 2 x Silver Medallist at Australian National Championships in the Coxless Four and Eight
• 6:05 2km Ergometer (All-Time Warwick Record)
• Invited to GB under-23 December Camp in 2023

Athlete Bio

I started weightlifting in 2016 when I was 11 years old at Woking Weightlifting Club under Brian Hamill, a longstanding and integral member of the weightlifting community. I had a passion for the sport since the beginning and it has stayed with me. It has taught me to be resilient and keep pushing even when I feel like I am going nowhere. In 2018 my current coach Shaun Joffe took over the club from Brian and has continued to help me in my sporting career. I have competed nationally and am hoping to push into international competitions in the next few years.

I am in my first year of studying Physics with Astrophysics

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• 3rd place – British Age groups 2023 Under 20s 64kg
• British Champion – British Age Groups 2022 under 20s 64kg
• British Champion – British Age Groups 2021 under 17s 59kg

Athlete Bio

I am a second-year Systems Engineering student. I started playing American Football at the age of 16 after being introduced to it through my older brother and various clips and highlights of the sport.

What I enjoy the most of this sport is the high intensity and family bonding that comes along with it. This year I’m looking forward to playing a more important role for our BUCS team and hopefully win our division.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Represented Great Britain U19s against Italy
• Represented Great Britain U19s against France
• Two-time U19s national Champion 2022 and 2023

Athletes Bio

I started playing volleyball when I was 7 years old, and I've been passionate about the sport ever since. I love the teamwork involved, and the fact that everyone on the court plays an important role. Volleyball is also a great way to stay active and fit as well.

I'm excited to play in the BUCS league and represent Warwick University. I'm also looking forward to playing in the Super League with Coventry & Warwick Riga. In the future, I hope to play volleyball in a semi-professional league(could be NCAA D1 or other similar level leagues). I believe this will give me the best opportunity to reach my full potential and transition to professional volleyball. At the same time, I believe with the help of world-class facilities at the Sports and Wellness hub, I will achieve my goals even faster!

In addition to my love of volleyball, I'm also a passionate student of mathematics. I'm currently studying for a bachelor's degree in mathematics at Warwick University, and I'm planning to pursue a master's degree in the future.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• 1st place in South West League during 2019/2020 season with Taunton Junior Volleyball Club
• Quarter Finalist in England Volleyball Under-18 Championship with Taunton Junior Volleyball Club
• Represented South West of England in Inter Regional Beach Champions 2021
• Top 10 most ranked beach players in Junior Rankings in UKBT’s rankings for U18 Girls during 20-21 beach season
• Finalists of Junior Commonwealth Cup 2022 (Represented South West of England)
• 3x MVP titles during the 21/22 Season in my games with Bristol Volleyball Club
• Winners of Volleyball England Division 1 with Bristol Volleyball Club during 21/22 season
• 3rd place in Division 1 with Bristol Volleyball Club during 22/23 season
• 22/23 Shield Finalist with Bristol Volleyball Club during 22/23 season

Athlete Bio

First started playing netball in primary school; it’s always been a great mix of socialness but also fast paced intensity. This season I’m looking forward to getting back to BUCS with a new coach, as well as continuing playing for Ryland’s Prem team, and Warriors U21s. I study PPE, and am excited to get back to studies for my final year, whilst also working with the Warwick Sports Team to keep pushing the netball!

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Warriors U21s NPL squad
• Ryland Prem 3 starting seven
• x2 England Trials.

Athlete Bio

I’m a second-year undergraduate studying Chemistry here at Warwick. I’ve been interested in athletics from a very young age, particularly sprinting. Unexpectedly, I was introduced to pole vaulting by a coach at my secondary school when I was 11 and have been obsessed ever since. I love the adrenaline rush I get from flying through the air, and the satisfying feeling when that’s clear over the bar. I look forward to working with the Warwick scholarship programme to extract as much potential from myself as possible alongside my studies.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Won Gold representing England at the 2023 Welsh U20 International
• 2023 South of England U20 Champion
• English Schools 2022 Silver Medallist
• England U20 Championships Medallist (2022, 2023)

Athlete Bio

I’m George, a third-year modern languages student here at Warwick. I started running at a very young age and have been competing in track and field since I was an Under 11 athlete. However, it was only until last year that I started training for the 400m Hurdles, and it was also only until last year again that I found a true passion for what I do.

I love track and field, and especially the long hurdles, because you always get out what you put in. And if you haven’t put in enough, there is no hiding. Thanks to this scholarship programme I will be able to put in more than ever before, and hopefully gain a place on the Great Britain team for the European Senior Championships next year. Again, thank you Warwick for giving me the opportunity to achieve my goals both on and off the track.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• UK Number 1 for U23s at 19
• National U23 Champion
• BUCS Champion
• English Schools Champion
• 5th fastest British 19-year-old of all time
• European U23 Championships Semi-finalist

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Athlete Bio

I started Archery when I was 14, and I’ve been shooting for 11 years now. I joined the University of Warwick 8 years ago studying Biochemistry, and I’m now in the 5th year of my PhD in Molecular Analytical Sciences. I really enjoy the focus that is an essential part of archery, as well as shooting for myself individually while also being part of a team. I’m looking forward to meeting all the new scholars and seeing everyone progress.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• World University Games 2019 – Finished 17th individually, and 17th in mixed team
• 4th at the National Indoor Championships 2018
• National County Team Champion 2018 and 2019
• Multiple BUCS team medals over the last 8 years

Athlete Bio

I have played football ever since I was big enough to kick a ball, and it categorically is my passion. I love the competitiveness, the feeling of scoring or winning, and I really do just love playing the game. This season to push for promotion with the university first team, as well as with my club team who are aspiring to get promoted into the national league North/south this season. I study accounting and finance and honestly aren’t too sure what I aspire to be, happy and healthy will be enough for me and the rest will take care of itself. Working with the university of Warwick is really exciting, the facilities are amazing and I hope this can help me improve my physical stature, and I hope I can help in bringing more talented footballers to the university.

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I played in the MIC cup for Stoke City where we stayed in Barcelona for a week, competed against teams from across the globe, I scored a goal to take us out of the group stages in the last game against Spanish side Real Betis. This experienced culminated in playing against Real Madrid in a sell out stadium in the semi-final of a huge international tournament, at the age of just 13. More recently, I played in the Birmingham senior cup final at villa park against Leamington FC. I also played 7 times in step 3 last season as well as 24 times on loan in step 5, where I scored 11 goals and got 6 assists from midfield.

Athlete Bio

I started club netball at the age of 9 and grew up on the sidelines of a netball court, watching my mum play and coach. I couldn’t wait to get on court, and the minute I did I loved the team nature and competition of the sport. I progressed as a netball athlete from Couty Academy into Loughborough Lightning NPL squads and upon coming to university last year I was selected as part of the Central Warriors U19 NPL squad and Warwick BUCS 1’s, as well as maintaining performance club competition in Yorkshire. I train and play for my performance home club at weekends in Yorkshire Prem. I enjoy spending time in the pursuit of performance netball, conducting analysis and improving the tactical side of the game. I’m excited to bring this to the Warwick BUCS teams this year as BUCS captain. I am a qualified level 2 coach, specialising in performance netball coaching, and a C Award umpire. I am looking forward to working with the university to ensure my individual performance is maximised this year, and ensuring I balance netball with studying Economics.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• U19 NPL Central Warriors
• U18 Loughborough Lightning
• U17 NPL Loughborough Lightning
• 2021 England Roses Academy Camp

Athlete Bio

I am currently an undergraduate student studying health and medical sciences. I began my badminton journey at 9, a relentless pursuit of excellence ever since. This season, I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to lead the Warwick badminton team to the finals of the BUCS team event and secure a spot in the semi-finals of the BUCS individual event. I aspire to represent England in international badminton tournaments in the upcoming season, competing at a higher level. I am particularly excited about collaborating with the sports departments’ staff such as strength and conditioning coach and physiotherapist to achieve my goals on the badminton court.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Ex Scholarship Athlete of Hong Kong Junior Badminton Team
• Ranked 25th in men’s singles in the Badminton England National Rankings
• Badminton Asia U17&U15 Junior Championships 2018 Mixed Doubles - 9th, Men’s Single - 17th, Men’s doubles - 17th
• Badminton Asia Junior Championships 2019 Mixed Team - 5th
• 2nd National Youth Games Men’s Team - 9th
• All Hong Kong Schools Jing Ying Badminton Tournament 2021-2022 - Men’s Single - Champion
• University of Nottingham Senior Gold 2023 - Men’s singles champion

Athlete Bio

I’m a first year studying Management with a placement year. I found my love for athletics during COVID and began properly competing in 2021. I am looking forward to compete for the University and to continue my development in the sport and hopefully transition to the 400m to become a more versatile athlete. Thanks to this scholarship programme I will be able to balance my academics and still achieve my athletics goals.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• U18 ranking 19th Europe 2022, 4th UK (2022)
• Welsh relay record holder (U17 & U20) 4x100m
• U17 English Champs Silver 200m (2021)
• U17 SIAB 200m Silver (2021)
• U18 European Champs Great Britain Medley Relay Bronze (2022)
• U20 Welsh Champs Gold 200m (2022)
• Senior Welsh Champs 200m Bronze (2022)

Athlete Bio

I only started Olympic Weightlifting in October of 2022 but since then I have completely fallen in love with the sport. Currently, I am in the u61kg weight class and still have a lot to learn about the sport, but I am determined to prove what I am capable of in the coming years with the support of the University of Warwick.

The thing I love most about Olympic Weightlifting is the unique mix of raw power and technical ability that come together to make the lifts. Both these elements take dedication to build and improve upon but knowing you can’t achieve perfection in these elements keeps me striving for more.

I am a 3rd year student currently studying Mathematics and Statistics.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• England u23 u55kg Champion (2023)
• British u23 u61kg Champion (2023)
• Ranked 5th in the Men’s Senior 61kg
• Ranked 3rd in the Men’s u23 61kg
• Ranked 3rd in Men’s Senior 55kg
• Ranked 3rd in Men’s u23 55kg

Athlete Bio

I started playing squash at the age of 9 at my local club. I was attracted to the games’ high intensity and physicality as well as the junior competitions. As I exit junior squash I look forward to competitions within the professional circuit on the PSA tour alongside university level squash and training with the Warwick squad. I am currently undertaking a BSc in Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE). I hope to contribute to more titles at BUCs with the team.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Placed 3rd in the British Junior Championships
• Ranked top 5 at nationally at 3 age groups
• Youngest Cornish U19 champion to date
• Regional champion at all age groups
• Member of National Schools Champions 2023

Athlete Bio

I started swimming competitively aged 8 but took a few years out before starting again after joining Warwick. I like how swimming requires a balance of power and technique, meaning small changes can make huge differences.

I’m currently studying Bsc Mathematics and look forward to going into a finance based field in the future.

Together with Warwick Sport and the University of Warwick Swimming and Waterpolo Club (UWSWP) I hope to make the podium at BUCS this year.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• 8th British Summer Championships 2022 (50m Butterfly).
• 22nd British Swimming Commonwealth Trials 2022 (50m Butterfly).
• 5th BUCS Long Course 2023 (50m Backstroke).

Athlete Bio

For the past 14 years, archery has been a stable part of my life. It has been quite the journey from first picking up the bow to my first competition, my first national title, and my first Olympics at 19. It involved countless hours of training and no small amount of obsession over the sport, especially when my studies demanded more and more time.

Since returning to my studies and coming to Warwick to read Physics, I have regained a passion for the dual career of studying and sport, and been thoroughly supported to do both. It hasn’t been an easy ride, but after not making the team for the European Championships in 2022 (my 1st year), I was able to bounce back and make the team for the World Championships and European Games this past season. Although it wasn’t the season I wanted, I am truly proud that I made Team GB while studying.

Looking into the next year, I am taking a year to focus on Archery, to hopefully qualify for and compete at the Paris Olympics, where I hope to medal with my teammates (yes, archery can be a team sport as well)!

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Competed at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, and World Championships .
• World Championships and European Games 2023.
• Junior European Championships Team Gold.
• Highest World Ranking 97.

Athlete Bio

I started Karate at the age of 6 and have been on the EKF National Kumite team since I was 14. In that time, I have had six National Team Caps at World, European and Commonwealth Championships, three of which have been as a Senior. I am currently ranked number 1 in my weight category (-61kg) in England. Karate has enabled me to compete all over the world and meet like-minded and dedicated athletes.

This year, I am looking forward to competing at the World Championships and WKF Series A world ranking events, as well as representing the University of Warwick at BUCS Nationals with the aim to be selected for the European University Games. I am very grateful to have the support of the Performance Team at Warwick Sport.

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Athlete Bio

I started athletics when I was 9. I joined my local club after enjoying school's sports day every year.

I look forward to meeting my new teammates and to hopefully compete in BUCS representing Warwick. I can't wait to wear my Warwick vest on the track!

I am studying a BSc in Mathematics.

I very much look forward to taking advantage of all of the amazing sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool and most importantly the track.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Welsh senior and U20 champion over the 800m in 2022.
• Welsh indoor champion 2022 over 800m.
• Have run 3.57 for the 1500m and 1.54 for the 800m

Athlete Bio

I am a dedicated athlete with a lifelong love for sports, having competed in many sports to high levels, such as swimming, gymnastics, dance, athletics, water polo, and cheerleading. I found my sporting passion when I delved into team sports and started playing netball in year six and lacrosse in year seven. These two sports have become my main sporting focus, and I am always striving to improve and push myself to new heights while also gaining other hobbies, such as CrossFit and running.

I aim to become a research scientist; I am currently in my second year of pursuing a biochemistry degree.

I am also a keen musician, playing the viola, bassoon, and piano, which has drawn me to sharing my love for music through teaching piano.

Playing sports allows me to make new connections and friends, relax, and develop my mental toughness and teamwork abilities, which are crucial for my future ambitions. I hope to become an inspiring role model to others and always sustain an active involvement in sports. With the support of Warwick Performance, I'm determined to excel athletically and academically, hoping to push my limits and achieve even more this year.

I'm very excited about the upcoming sports season and am eager to see how my teams will evolve with the new members and combinations.

Sporting Highlight and Stats

• England Lacrosse U20 Regional Tournament
• England Lacrosse U20 tour to Prague
• England Lacrosse U19 Home Internationals
• Saracens Mavericks Netball U15, U17, U19, U23 NPL Squads
• Scholarship TAP Athlete
• England Lacrosse Regionals, Super-Counties

Athlete Bio

I started my badminton journey since I was 4 years old in Hong Kong. I focus more on men's doubles as I love the fast pace and quick reactions in doubles. I really look forward to representing England in different international tournaments and representing Warwick in different BUCS tournaments.

I graduated in BSc Management at Warwick, and I am currently a Ms Service Management and Design student. The Warwick team has given me loads of on and off court support, which helped me in balancing my academics and sports career.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• BUCS Nationals Men’s Doubles Champion 2022-23
• Highest world ranking in MD: 155
• Champion in Nottingham Senior Gold
• Runner-up in Milton Keynes Senior Gold
• Quarters in Nouvelle-Acquitaine 2022 (Future Series)
• Quarters in Swedish Open (International Series)
• Round of 16 in Irish Open (International Challenge)
• Round of 16 in Welsh, Norwegian and Sydney Open (International Series)

Athlete Bio

My name is Lubjana Piovesana, and I compete in the -63kg category in judo. I started judo at the age of 4 with my brother and I study politics at Warwick. My goal for this season is to qualify for the Olympic games in Paris.

My best result was taking 5th place at the Senior World Championships this year. I have loved the help I have received from Warwick and look forward to continuing that this year.

Athlete Bio

Gliding across the water is such a lovely feeling, till my coach shouts at me. I started my sport in 2013 to lose weight, and it stayed because I realized I was good at it. I look forward to returning from injury to compete internationally this season. As a student-athlete at Warwick University, I look forward to excelling both in sports and academics, and to promote canoe sprint in UK.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• 2019 ICF World Canoe Sprint Championship - Ranked 16th globally in C2 200m (Each final has 9 boats, placed 7th in final B)
• 2022 ICF U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships - Ranked 18th globally in C1 1000m, and Ranked 17th globally in C2 500m

Athlete Bio

I am a 2nd year Ph.D. at the Warwick Medical School, working on a universal influenza vaccine using novel antigen and vector systems. Alongside my academic work I have been powerlifting for over 4 years with over 8 years of experience in strength sports. Powerlifting is the perfect synergist to my studies; the training is incredibly structured, regimented and requires unwavering dedication, whilst the competitions are very tactical.

Looking ahead to the upcoming season, I've set some ambitious goals for myself in the Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift. My aim is to surpass my previous personal bests, which have already positioned me as one of the top lifters in my weight category.

I want to emphasize the tremendous value I've gained from the support provided by the University of Warwick. This support has been and continues to be invaluable, especially during the past year when I faced several unfortunate knee injuries. Access to Warwick's top-tier facilities and a team of professionals, including sports psychologists, physiotherapists, and nutritionists, has played a significant role in my recovery process and surely will be an important part in the season to come.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• For my weight category my bench press is ranked among the highest in the world with a competition maximum of 192.5kg and 200kg in training. In a full-power meet I had a final junior’s performance of a 735kg total, sufficient to break several regional records and rank me in the top 10 active lifters in the UK.
• Towards the end of the season, despite a torn ACL, I managed to secure an overall bronze finish and a first place in the Bench Press category at the English Nationals.

Athlete Bio

I’m Tasha, a second year PhD student on the MRC DTP in interdisciplinary biomedical research. I’ve always ridden bikes and I started racing competitively when I was about 14.

Since then, I have raced most disciplines, but I currently focus on Road, Cyclocross and Gravel. One of the things I love about racing is being outside and exploring new places and countries, but I also love the tactical aspects to racing and the mental challenges.

This season I hope to utilise the support from Warwick sport to develop as an athlete and push my performance up a level by increasing my training intensity. My future goals are to achieve top 10’s and podiums at international races.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Selected for 2023 Elite Gravel World championships.
• 2x Top 10 at British National Gravel Championships (22,23).
• 5x BUCS Medallist across Road, track, and TT disciplines.
• Regional Cyclocross Champion 2022/23 and 2019/20.

Athlete Bio

I started my rugby journey aged 11 at the Oratory School and very quickly became fond of the sport. A sport notorious for its brute force and muscle men but also for the slight and quick, a great contrast and a sport for everyone.

This season I look forward to chase promotion again with Rams, as we got agonisingly close to it last season, so we feel ready to go for it again. On the university side of things, I study Law LLB and currently in my second year and thoroughly enjoying it.

I’d like to see myself going back into professional rugby as I’ve had a taste of that lifestyle straight out of school and is something I aspire to reach again.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Great Britain 7s 2023
• England 7s 2022
• Signed for Rams Rugby 2022
• Signed for Wasps Rugby 2020
• Wasps Academy U18
• Wasps Academy U17
• Wasps Academy U16
• Apache Men’s 7s

Athlete Bio

Having initially started athletics at age fourteen, progression followed rapidly becoming county, regional and national champion within a two-year timeframe. Finding a fondness for high-pressure moments, I admire the format of working diligently all year to see efforts pay off, all at once, in a point that lasts seconds. Aspiring to excel academically and athletically by investing efforts concomitantly in athletics and the BEng Civil Engineering course, the University of Warwick have the foundations to reach both potentials.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• UK National Indoor 200m Champion
• 4th Place 60m UK Ranking
• Midland Regional 60m Indoor Champion
• UK School Games 4x100m Gold-Medallist
• Midland Regional 100m Champion
• Warwickshire County 100m Champion
• Warwickshire County 200m Champion

Athlete Bio

I began my badminton journey at a young age, drawn to the sport's fast-paced nature and the thrill of the game. I find immense joy in the precision and agility required to excel in badminton, and it's a sport that has taught me discipline and perseverance. This season, I'm excited to challenge myself and elevate my performance on the court. Off the court, I'm pursuing PGCert Career Development and Coaching Studies and aspire to balance my academic and sporting commitments effectively. I'm looking forward to working with the University of Warwick to hone my skills further and contribute to our team's success.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Yonex Latvia International 2022 – MD Bronze Medallist
• European University Badminton Championship 2023 Team – Gold Medallist
• European University Badminton Championship 2023 Individual – Silver Medallist

Athlete Bio

Hi, I’m Rebecca (Becky), I’m a third-year systems engineering student, and I’ve just returned from a year in industry. Sport has always been a big part of my life and I started athletics when I was around 12.

Having tried nearly every event in athletics, javelin soon became my favourite and has been my focus for the last 5 years. My favourite feeling is hitting a great throw and seeing it fly.

This year I’m really looking forward to pushing myself to see what I can do. This programme allows me to pursue further development in areas new to me, such as nutrition, sports psychology, and lifestyle support.

I’m very excited to get to know the team better, and a huge thank you to everyone who has been a part of my journey so far!

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Ranked 14th in the UK U23 Women’s Javelin 2023.
• New personal best of 41.00m in September 2023.

Athlete Bio

I first started skating when I was about 4 years old, and from there got into ice hockey a couple years after. I grew up playing through the Junior Academy in Coventry for almost 10 years before wanting to pursue the sport at a higher level and moved to Canada for 2 years to play for a Prep. Academy, followed by a year in Wisconsin. Now I am back in England playing professionally in my second year with the Telford Tigers. I enjoy ice hockey because of its completely unique game style and fast pace, along with it providing me many transferrable skills to other sports. At the same time as playing for the Tigers, I am also studying Automotive Engineering here at Warwick and hope to get an MEng degree from these studies. In the future, I hope to continue progressing my professional career as well as represent my country in the Men’s World Championships after playing all through the Great Britain u16s, u18s and u20s programs.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Back to back Regional Conference Champions – u15 (2018), u17 (2019)
• Coventry Blaze IHC Defence Player of the Year – 2019
• East Coast Elite League All-Star – 2020
• East Coast Elite League finalist – 2019/20 season
• IIHF u20 World Championship Bronze Medal in Brasov, Romania – 2021
• Captained team to IIHF u20 World Championship Silver Medal in Vilnius, Lithuania - 2022

Athlete Bio

I’m a first-year modern languages student. I started athletics when I was around 10, following both my dad and sister who trained at the local club and immediately clicked with the sport. I’ve always been indecisive and enjoyed all the aspects of athletics, so it was unsurprising I ended up in combined events! I really enjoy the variety that the combined events provide in both competitions and training and completing a full decathlon can be very rewarding.

This season I’m looking hopefully to be challenging for podium places (with it being my final year in the U20 age group) and hope to push the 7000 target we’ve set for this year. I’m looking forward to having access to all the expertise that Warwick provides including specific expertise in psychology and S&C, which should help me towards this point target.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• 2nd U17 National Combined Events 2021.
• 10th U20 National Combined Events 2023.
• 6th England Schools 110 hurdles 2023.
• 8th National 110m hurdles 2023.
• Ranked top 20 in U20 in 60m hurdles, 110m hurdles, indoor heptathlon & decathlon.
• I was also part of the Oxfordshire Schools team which won the Senior Boys team decathlon title at the England Schools Combined Events Championships 2023.

Athlete Bio

I started playing badminton when I was 5 and have played ever since. One aspect I enjoy most about badminton is the community that comes with competing. I also enjoy being able to compete all around the country and being able to constantly push myself to be better.

In the future, I want to continue to win tournaments on the national circuit and maybe expand internationally. I look forward to continuing to compete for the university of Warwick team and celebrating more success with them.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Current grading: A, D, D
• European university silver medalist – Team
• Avon senior restricted 4x Champion
• Cheshire silver champion
• 3 x Senior Bronze MD Winner
• Devon Bronze MS Winner
• U17 Surrey MS Winner
• Multiple senior silver finalist and semi-finalist.

Athlete Bio

I started playing badminton at the age of 7. Initially I was during Athletics in Jamaica but it was just too hard on the body. So a family friend recommended to my parents that I try badminton. I did, and I immediately and absolutely fell in love with the game. Just how dynamic and exciting it was but how it also had a strong element of thinking and trying to outmanoeuvre your opponents!

I’m very much looking forward to just reaching a new level of consistency and belief and consistency in my game this year. I know the results will come but I’d like to step into situations with my strength and authority this season.

I’m currently shifting my course from PGCert in Career Development and Coaching Studies to the PGDip.

I aspire to be Jamaica’s first male to have made it to the Olympics in the sport of badminton. So hopefully I can achieve that this year in Paris.

In terms of working with the WU team, I’d like to engage in maintaining and even bettering the relationships with the team. I’d like to walk in good partnership in the WU Sports brand, representing well and succeeding. I’m looking forward to allowing the team to further challenge me and help me to grow and develop.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham (Quarter-final finish)
• BUCs Individual Championships: Winner in MD (w/ Kelvin Ho), Runner-up in MS
• 3X Jamaican National Champion

Athlete Bio

I’m Tori and I’m currently a first-year student studying Health and Medical Sciences. I started playing netball when I was 10 at a local club but moved to Eagles Netball Club where I’ve been ever since. I first fell in love with netball due to the unity and belongingness I felt in a team, and experiencing the highs and lows of the sport with them made these bonds even tighter. Not only have I gained physical strength from playing, but also mental strength to keep going when losing and thinking tactically under pressure.

I am really excited to begin this new chapter and see what this season holds for me, progressing in my sport but also in my academics at Warwick. In the future, I would love to have a career in the medical field.

I feel extremely fortunate to be a part of the scholarship program at Warwick, as the support will allow me more opportunities to keep improving and stretching myself in netball.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Being part of the England Roses Academy at U17s & U19s
• Achieving a gold medal at Netball Europe 2022
• Achieving a bronze medal at the Youth Commonwealth Games in Tobago
• Played for Saracens Mavericks U15s, U17s, U19s & U21s
• Achieving x1 bronze medal at U14s Nationals
• Achieving x2 silver medals at U16s Nationals
• Winning Premier League 3 in the 2022/23 season

Athlete Bio

I started to play badminton when I was 5, but only for fun. Now I have been playing badminton on and off for 18 years. It's one of the most important parts of my life, not only because of the honour it brings me, but also the cute people I met because of the same interest.

This year, I look forward to continuing to compete for Warwick in BUCS games and hopefully playing some more national or international games.

Sporting Highlights and Stats

• Highest world ranking in XD: 338
• Current national ranking in Women's XD: 23
• Runner-up in European Universities Badminton Championship 2023 (EUSA, Team Event)
• Runner-up in Dorset Badminton Senior Silver 2023 (WD)
• Runner-up in Nottinghamshire Senior Gold 2023 (WD)
• Semi-final in University of Warwick Senior Silver (WD)
• Round of 16 in Portugal International Championships 2023 (International Series, XD)
• Round of 32 in BUCS Individual Championships 2023 (WD, WS, XD)