Tommy Hawthorn will be fighting in both the freestyle and Greco-Roman disciplines
Bradford’s Tommy Hawthorn is flying out to South Africa next week to represent Wales in the Commonwealth Challenge.
The 18-year-old will set out to Johannesburg on Monday, and will be fighting in the senior 74kg category in both freestyle and Greco-Roman disciplines.
His father Jimmy, who is a world medallist five times over, is also travelling as a Welsh coach.
Although Tommy is still a junior, he has the potential to win a medal, despite facing opposition from such strong countries as India, Canada, Pakistan and those on the African continent.
The competition runs from December 4-8.
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