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Boxing champ Ambreen on shortlist for Asian sports award

National schoolgirl boxing champion Ambreen Sadiq – believed to be the only registered Muslim female boxer in the country – has been shortlisted for a British Asian Sports Award.

Ambreen Sadiq is pleased she can now go for gold in the sport she loves Ambreen Sadiq

Now 15, Ambreen has been selected by judges for the female junior sports personality of the year category.

The Eastburn Amateur Boxing Club member became involved with the sport three years ago when she accompanied her brother to the club.

She was crowned the Amateur Boxing Association’s national champion in June and will defend her title this summer.

Her coach, Naz Jalil, said: “I think it’s brilliant that one of my pupils has been selected.”

He said Ambreen, of Keighley, paid no attention to those who disapproved of her boxing for cultural reasons and she would continue to compete in preparation for June’s national championships and work towards competing internationally.

“You get mixed feedback about it from the Asian community and with this being the Asian Sports Awards it is an acceptance of what she is doing, giving her a pat on the back and the support she needs,” said Naz.

“Ambreen is strong and she knows she’s got the support of her family and coach and that’s all she needs. She doesn’t listen to negative comments. It is a boost for her, but she needs to keep her feet on the ground and focused on her training.”

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony next Saturday at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Voting closes next Thursday, February 4. To vote for Ambreen call 09050 260306 or text 84555 with the short code BASA 306. For terms and conditions, visit the website basauk.tv