TRAINING DELIVERED BY JOHN O'RAWE
NATIONAL COACH FOR OLYMPIC FREESTYLE WRESTLING WITHIN NORTHERN IRELAND
Mary Peters Award July 21st, 2009
Andrew Purssell attended a photo call with Dame Mary Peters on Sunday 5 July at the Mary Peters Track, Belfast.
Andrew, recently awarded £300 from the Mary Peters Trust proved his merit by achieving podium place, winning Silver at the British Junior Championships on Saturday 4 July in Alfreton, Derbyshire.
The Trust is the only Province-wide organisation which can assess sporting need and provide help to individuals from all recognized sports. It works alongside the Sport NI and, with the assistance of the Governing Bodies of Sport, makes financial awards towards approved out-of-pocket expenses.
John O’Rawe, National Coach NI, is the NI Wrestling Association’s Liaison Officer for The Mary Peters Trust, submitted a number of Award Applications on behalf of worthy athletes from clubs across the province.
