DEDICATED young Rugby gymnasts have won medals at their first event since the pandemic began.
Avon Valley School students Lina Tounsi and Daniella Hurwood, who both train and compete for Rugby Gymnastics Club, won their way onto the podium at a gymnastics event held in Newcastle.
Lina, who has been involved in gymnastics since she was four, won a gold medal after coming first on the vault, third on floor and being placed first overall.
Her classmate Daniella, who has taken gym classes since she was two, came third on the bars and vault and was placed third overall.
The hardworking duo spend around 20 hours per week training at Rugby Gymnastics Club.
After their success in Newcastle the pair, who one day hope to compete at the Olympic Games, have qualified for the British Gymnastics’ National One Competition which will be held in Cannock in the new year.
Avon Valley Headteacher Alison Davies said: “I am very impressed to hear about Lina and Daniella’s success. Both are wonderful students, who always work hard at school and obviously apply the same level of focus when training and competing in gymnastics.
“I wish them both all the best for the next competition and look forward to hearing about how they do.”
