Lily, a member of Basildon Freestyle Kickboxing Club for the past 18 months, advanced to the final through a technical knockout. The final was an exhilarating contest, with the first two rounds ending in a tie. However, Lily scored significantly higher in the final round to claim victory and take home an impressive 2kg championship belt.

Reflecting on her experience, Lily said: “The final was an awesome experience and I loved it. I’m really excited to take part in more competitions. I had to train hard for it and stick to a strict diet. I was extremely nervous just before the final, but as soon as I started competing, my nerves quickly went away.”

Lily’s year isn’t slowing down anytime soon. With two more competitions scheduled, she also has her sights set on competing in Germany and the USA next year. Additionally, Lily is taking on the 3 Peaks Challenge to help raise funds for her kickboxing club.

Well done, Lily, and best of luck in your future competitions!