by Daniel Lynch
Bradford's next generation of boxers are set to be recognised this morning for their participation in a unique training scheme.
The 'Contender Am Box' programme teaches kids the disciplines of the sport as well as giving guidance on healthy eating and drug misuse.
The 'Contender Am Box' programme teaches kids the disciplines of the sport as well as giving guidance on healthy eating and drug misuse.
Kkalil Alam with Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson and Tasif Khan
The initiative was started by Police Community Support Officer Khalil Alam and is supported by The Police Community Clubs of Great Britain, the Amateur Boxing Association of England, NHS and Bradford Council.
Around 100 children from four schools took part in non-contact boxing classes and received guidance on healthy eating, drug misuse and bullying issues.
PCSO Alam told BCB he's delighted to be able to provide a focus for children in the area he patrols.
"A lot of the children were saying to me that they have no particular interests and that they don't do any sports; they wanted something to do. The idea of this programme was to get them involved in some kind of sport at a very early age.
"I want them to have a positive role model, like Tasif Khan, to see how successful they are."
Super Bantamweight professional boxer Tasif Kahn will attend the award ceremony in his home town this morning to support the scheme and encourage the young boxers of the future.
He said, "It's important to engage the kids, especially at this age. This is the age I started and sport has kept me disciplined in my life and kept me away from trouble.
"I'm grateful and thankful that I can be seen as a role model to these children. [Having a role model] can turn your life around and put you on the right path. I can appreciate it more as I see the children progressing and if I can be a role model to anybody I'm more than happy to help. "
Certificates will be presented by West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson.
Commissioner Burns-Williamson said schemes like this are an excellent way of engaging with people at an early age.
"It's a good experience for young children to have a role model like Khalil. They've had a lot of fun and I think it's a really positive project to be involved with."
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