Sport

A LOCAL pro boxer is stepping into the ring for the fourth time, this time to fight for a vacant title.

Ben Cameron-Hands is fighting Rocky Ogdan for the vacant Super Featherweight title on 15 October at Southbank Piazza, Brisbane.

The Impact Boxing and Fitness Centre boxer has been undefeated since turning pro in June 2021.

Ben, who has been training with coach Mark Evans since he was 8, has also had a stellar amateur career since he started competing at age 10.

“I’ve won six Queensland titles, three Australian titles, six Golden Gloves and represented Australia at the Youth Commonwealth Games at the Bahamas,” Ben said.

Ben is also open to sponsorship opportunities, whether they be monetary or a service such as a massage or meal prep.

If you would like to sponsor this local boxer on his pro journey, please contact ben_c28@yahoo.com.

Demons U10 undefeated for 2022

POMONA Demons Under 10 team have finished the 2022 AFL season undefeated.

Coach Billy Magin said he is so proud of his team, one he has been coaching for four years.

“We’re like a little family we’ve been together so long.

“Some of the boys have played together now for four years and many go to school together at Pomona State School. That goes a long way to being a close team.

“They show up twice a week for training and every weekend for a game without fail.”

Billy said his team, the Under 10s blues side, won not only every game but the end of year carnival too.

“The boys played about 14 games and we had a carnival at the end of the year, which is three short half games, and they won those as well.

“They have a bright future for the club and themselves.”

AFL season has now finished for 2022. Playing will resume in winter 2023.

Come and try Cooroy Dolphins

Rhys Bailey, Andrew Cowan (Coach) and Mitchell Warren.

COOROY swimming club, Cooroy Dolphins, is gearing up for another swimming season, holding their first club night of the season on Wednesday 5 October at 5:30 pm. In conjunction with this, the club is also holding two free come-and-try nights on Wednesday 5 October and Wednesday 12 October at 5:30 pm. Catering for both social and competitive swimmers, the come-and-try nights are an opportunity for kids to come and give the club a go. After receiving a Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant last season, upgrades have been made to the club’s facility that will benefit members for years to come. The new lane ropes, defibrillator and training equipment will be well used this season, not to mention the pool has had a fresh coat of paint and a new heater has been installed. So come and meet the Cooroy Dolphins family for a night of fun, fitness and friendship. For more information, email the club at cooroydolphins@ gmail.com or phone Georgina on 0413 929 197.

Local para-athlete to represent Australia

Australia in the upcoming 2022 Virtus Oceania Asia Games (OA Games 2022).

The international multisport competition is for elite athletes with an intellectual impairment.

The games, hosting around 1000 athletes from all over the Asia Pacific, will be held in Brisbane from 5 to 11 November.

Bendigo Bank Cooroy is supporting Nathan with a donation of $1000 to help him achieve his dream of competing in Brisbane.

Cooroy Community Bank Personal Banker Meredith Mason said it’s a pleasure to support local athletes and to give back to the community.

“The team at Bendigo Bank wishes Nathan all the best in his cycling endeavours,” said Meredith.

Nathan is a state and national champion in Road and Track events (AWII). He regularly competes with able-bodied athletes in AusCycling Queensland Road and Track competitions.

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