Following his outstanding performance at the WKA World Championships at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Finlay came away with three gold medals and a bronze, excelling in a range of disciplines. He began the Championships by taking gold in Traditional Forms and Traditional Weapons on the first day. He continued his strong performance on the second day, winning gold in Extreme Openhand and bronze in Extreme Weapons, demonstrating exceptional composure and athleticism against competitors from more than 15 countries, including Brazil, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the USA.
Building on this success, Finlay also competed at the WTKA Unified World Championships in Italy, where he secured five gold, three silver and two bronze medals, adding to his growing list of international achievements. These results mean he now proudly holds eight gold, three silver and three bronze medals across the two competitions combined.
“I’m really thrilled with how I performed. Competing against top athletes from around the world and winning multiple medals is an amazing feeling. I’m excited to keep training and take on the next challenge!”
“Finlay’s performance on the world stage is truly outstanding and reflects his dedication, skill and focus. He is a remarkable young athlete who continues to push himself to excel. The whole school is incredibly proud of his achievements, and we are so proud to see him represent Great Britain at such prestigious events.”
“Finlay’s dedication to his sport is fantastic. He’s incredibly proud to have been part of his martial arts family at Sheffield Dragons for the last nine years. It’s wonderful to see him grow in confidence and skill, and now passing that on by coaching and mentoring the younger team members.”
