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01/05/2008
Female athlete of the month - Nicola Adams
25 year-old Nicola Adams boxes for Hard and Fast amateur boxing club in Leeds. In the past year she made history, becoming the first woman to secure a medal at a major championship when she defeated Russian world champion Ochigava Sofya.
In December 2007 Nicola picked up the Best International Performance by a Female Boxer awards at the ABAE Annual Awards. She was also highly commended as Sports Woman of the Year at the 2007 Leeds Sports Awards.
Interview by Rebecca Black, Women's Boxing Development Manager
How did you get involved?
I started going to my boxing gym as my mum did the fitness classes there. I was 12 when I joined the junior section and was the only girl. The coaches were great, I never got left out and just had a go at everything the boys did.
What do you like about women's boxing?
It is great to have the female squads to get together and train with other girls. But training without girls at the clubs is good to stay focused.
What do you love about Boxing?
I love training and performing. I feel nervous beforehand. I think to myself why didn't I choose tennis? But then I hear the crowd and feel like a performer. And it is better when you win.
Do you have a message for women and girls starting in Boxing?
It's a great sport. You get to make friends, travel a lot and there is a chance you can represent your country which is the best achievement. Remember it is about hitting, not getting hit!