2010 review: Daniel gets a big kick from borough award (From Lancashire Telegraph)

2010 review: Daniel gets a big kick from borough award

2:30pm Tuesday 28th December 2010 in Sport By Steve Tinniswood, Sports reporter

YOUNG Daniel Battrick showed just why he was named Hyndburn’s Rising Star award after kicking his way to glory.

The 12-year-old from Accrington earned the borough accolade for this outstanding achievements in kick boxing.

He was presented with his award by Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman.

The Mount Carmel pupil is a member of the Fit2Fight Gym where his dad Billy his head coach.

Daniel, who trains at the Accrington club five times a week, is the current British full contact kick boxing champion and has also won the English title on three occasions.

And the Mount Carmel pupil rounded off a hugely successful 12 months by winning the prestigious Martial Arts Illustrated British Open – the day after picking up his Rising Star award.

“It’s been a fantastic year for Daniel and winning the Rising Star award meant a lot,” said dad Billy.

“Daniel is determined to go to the top and is looking forward to more title challenges next year,” added Battrick Senior.