Daily Archives: November 12, 2025

Late in October in Germany, a story was written with Rotary Sport at the forefront. Out there in the world championships of kickboxing was a young 14-year old British super talent – Mia Purkiss. Going into the tournament on a superb run of good form, Mia was still going into the championship needing to prove the talent that she possesses can indeed transform into titles.

And on 28 October, it did, as she was crowned World Champion in the Under-15 category! In addition she won silver as member of the GB team in the teams event.

Mia is a 14-year old Basingstoke athlete who received the backing and support of Rotary Sport England Basingstoke and we are proud to be associated with such immense talent.

Mia and her family were never in doubt as to her ability to conquer the world. And we showed immense belief in her which she justified proudly.

“Watching her donning the Rotary Sport shirts all through her stay in Germany fills us with pride and we hope it will inspire even more success from her and inspire others to go for the top prizes no matter the challenges” were the words of Rotary Sport International President Dr Tunde Adelakun, who showered multiple words of congratulations on the achievement of Mia and the support shown by her family. “Mia’s family was her number one support and her parents David and xxx who went through a lot to create the time to follow her everywhere she went, deserves special mention”.