Sports award for Cronton student
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AWIDNES student is celebrating after being named Young Sports Person Of The Year at the Halton Sports Awards 2016.
Robyn Cosgrove, 16, was recognised for her outstanding achievements in table tennis and for the support and training she provides to younger children in the sport.
The nomination for the award at the annual sporting celebration was made by Karen Tonge MBE, club leader at Halton Table Tennis Club and was a complete surprise for Robyn.
The event took place at the Select Security Stadium.
Former Wade Deacon High School student Robyn said: “It all started when coaches from Halton Table Tennis Club came into my primary school and invited anyone who was interested to have a go at the club. I used to play tennis so I thought it was something new to try.
“I found I really enjoyed it and was soon training four times a week and competing for the club.
“The first I heard about the award was when I received an email inviting me to the awards dinner.
“I didn’t have a clue about it before then but I was delighted that Karen had put me forward.”
She now has a scholarship at Cronton Sixth Form College, where she is studying physical education at A-level.
Robyn added that her goal now is to represent Team GB in the 2028 Olympics.
She said: “I was really nervous leading up to the event as I wasn’t sure who else had been nominated or what I would have to say.
“It was an even bigger shock when I won - my mum and dad were delighted!” ●