A YOUNG boxing coach is encouraging more girls to take up the sport with the launch of female only classes. Sannah Adam is a recently qualified coach at the Metro Boxing Community Gym in Bolton and is already inspiring South Asian girls to get into it with her. “Maybe girls walk into a boxing gym and feel intimidated because of the boys, so this way, it’s just for them and they might love it. Head coach and owner of Metro Boxing, Tommy Battel, said: “Sannah walked into the gym one day with her dad, and I could tell she was passionate as soon as she started. The new young coach is an inspiring among girls especially in her community as she looks to tackle gender bias in the boxing ring.

Source: Metro March 15, 2022 15:20 UTC