A martial arts medallist

Taekwondo champion Ikrah Hussain, from Oldham, England, is 13 and won a silver medal for Great Britain in April. Taekwondo is a martial art from Korea. Ikrah’s goal is to one day win an Olympic medal – and inspire others. “There are lots of stereotypes about Muslim females in sport, but I would say I am a great role model,” she said. She took up Taekwondo at the age of seven after being bullied at school and she has a strict daily routine, but to relax she likes to read, watch films and spend time with her friends. Ikrah’s next big competition is the British National Championships in October.…

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