Torch Trophy for Bob - Citation
NOMINATED BY WELSH FENCING
Bob has served the sport of fencing
throughout a long and distinguished
career, since joining his local fencing club
in Cardiff as a schoolboy. He quickly made
progress as a fencer and he was awarded
his International Colours in the early
sixties. As well as being a committed
competitor, he had already started to give
back a lot of his time to the club, in
administration and in other ways. He
always found time to help where required,
giving great priority to fencing at
grassroots level.
His competitive success continued - with
one of his greatest moments taking place
at the 1974 Commwealth Fencing
Championships, where he led the Welsh
team to a silver medal. Back at home, Bob
became a member of the Welsh Sports
Council and chair of the Welsh Sports
Association, as well as many other
respected positions that have resulted in
many people benefitting from his
experience and great sense of fairness. In
more recent times, Bob underwent major
surgery but continued with the day-to-day
administration of Welsh fencing
throughout his recovery. Once back to full
health, he immediately got back into
competing in the World Veterans
Championships in Australia.
Bob is the epitome of the true amateur
enthusiast and has put more back into the
sport than he has ever taken from it. His
love for fencing has never diminished and
at 70 he is as keen as ever. Many people
over his lifetime have benefitted from his
selfless enthusiasm.
Photos :
Bob, with the trophy
Torch Trophy Award
Torch Trophy News item
Enquiries to : Michael Clemitson - 029 2075 1155
or email : Whitchurch Fencing Club
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