AAYAN BRAHMWAR

Multi-Sports

Aayan is a dedicated 9-year-old athlete from Greenock who demonstrates a commitment to youth sport, excelling nationally in tennis and locally in cricket. His weekly schedule reflects the discipline of a competitor, balancing high-level training with extensive travel to access top-tier developmental environments. The character, values and life skills gained through competitive sport have also contributed greatly to Aayan's academic achievement, community spirit and personal development.

Tennis

National Selection & Elite Tennis Pathway
Aayan has been identified by the LTA on their national high-potential list for the Under-10 (10U) age group, a selection reserved for youth players recognized as having the potential to represent Great Britain in future European and international events. He puts in 12 hours of training on- and off the court per week, involving over 5 hours of weekly travel from Greenock to training hubs. His national tournament schedule requires extensive travel to major English performance hubs such as Nottingham, Bolton, Hull, Middlesbrough, and Leeds—as well as across Scotland to Aberdeen, Stirling, and Edinburgh.

Tennis Competitive Milestones & Rankings

Aayan’s competitive record is defined by a consistent ability to challenge older age categories, showing steady progression year-on-year:

o Ages 4 to 7 (2021–2024): Aayan first picked up a racket at age 4 and won his first 8U tournament at age 5 (2022). By age 7 (2024), he was a semi-finalist at the 9U Scottish Nationals and finished the season ranked 8th in Scotland.

o Age 8 (2025): He became Number 1 in Great Britain for the 9U age group. During this year, he became a two-time Great Britain National Champion, won the 9U Scottish Nationals, won his first 10U tournament, and amazing also qualified for the 10U Great Britain Nationals.

o Age 9 (2026): He currently holds the Number 1 ranking in Scotland for the 10U age group and is ranked Number 20 overall in Great Britain. He also continues to push age-group boundaries, recently winning his first 11U tournament.

Aayan tries to always view rankings as merely as a reflection of current performance rather than an absolute measure of success. For him, having fun remains the absolute key to sustaining his daily training effort and fuelling his constant desire to improve.

On-Court Character & Community Involvement

Beyond his technical and athletic skills, the LTA has formally recognised Aayan's competitive character at national tournaments through performance awards focused on how he competes (not results). In the 9U division, he was the recipient of the ‘Laser Beam Focus’, ‘Resilient Competitor’, and ‘The Variation King’ awards for his ability to keep opponents guessing. In the 10U division, he received ‘The Strategist’ award for his clear game planning and execution. Alongside his competitive drive, Aayan remains deeply connected to his community; he thoroughly enjoys going to his local club, Fort Matilda Tennis Club, on Saturday mornings to volunteer and support local coaches with their junior classes.

Cricket Milestones & Age-Group Excellence

In cricket, Aayan currently dedicates 8 hours a week to matches and training, supported by over 3 hours of weekly travel. While youth cricket pathways in Scotland are less structurally integrated at the foundation level, Aayan has established an excellent benchmark by playing for his club's Under-12 team. In the 2024 season, at 7 years old, he finished as the club's highest wicket-taker, securing 16 wickets across 12 matches. He followed this in the 2025 season, at age 8, by finishing as the club's highest run-scorer with 436 runs.

JOSH DEEGAN

Running

In his first year in running Josh Deegan has been outstanding, showing real consistency and progression across local, regional and national competition. He has established himself as one of Inverclyde’s most exciting young athletes, with performances that stand out at every level.
Locally, Josh has been dominant. He became Inverclyde Schools 800m Champion and recorded the fastest 800m time of any junior athlete in the Inverclyde area this season. He has consistently set the standard in his age group and has been a clear standout in local competition.
At regional level, Josh has continued to impress in graded meetings against strong fields. At the Linwood Graded Event, he achieved a fantastic double, winning both the 100m and 800m. He showed more versatility when competing at cross country.  After and excellent performance at the West District cross country championships he was selected to represent the West District at both the Scottish Interdistrict Championship as well as the British Interdistrict championships, showing a brilliant mix of speed and endurance.  He followed this up by winning the 800m at the Glasgow Graded Event, confirming his strength across the West of Scotland. 
At national level, Josh has taken another big step forward. He became Scottish Athletics Indoor League 200m Champion, highlighting his versatility across both sprint and middle-distance events. He also performed strongly in championship races, winning Bronze in the 800m at the Scottish Schools Championships and then going one better with a superb Silver medal in the 800m at the Scottish National Championships.
What really stands out about Josh’s season is not just the medals, but the range he shows from 100m through to endurance events, and his ability to perform consistently when it matters most. He competes with maturity beyond his years and continues to improve with every race.
Overall, this has been a breakthrough season for Josh. His achievements, attitude and commitment make him a fantastic representative for his club and for Inverclyde, and mark him out as a very deserving candidate for Young Sports Personality of the Year.

OLIVIA LYNE

Athletics

Olivia has achieved success in 3 areas of competition  and at regional national and British standard.

Athletics
Scottish Schools U15 1500m Silver medal  June 2026
Scottish National U15 1500m Gold medal  August 2025
Team member Scottish Schools Road Race  Silver medal  September 25
Team Member Scottish Schools Cross Country Bronze medal  March 2026
Scottish National indoors U16 1500m silver medallist March 2026
Selected to represent Scotland West at Cross Country in January 2026.

Triathlon
Scottish National Youth Triathlon Champion June 2025
Selected  for Triathlon Scotland Performance Academy
As of 31st May  sitting 10th after 2 races in the British Triathlon Super Series Youth A category

Aquathon
Inverclyde Aquathon Gold medal   August 2025
Team member Scottish Schools Aquathlon Mixed Relay Gold medal  April 2026

ERIN O'BRIEN

Football

Erin O'Brien has enjoyed an outstanding year in football, continuing her rapid development as one of Scotland’s most promising young players. Originally from Greenock, Erin has progressed through the ranks at Rangers Women and earned recognition at both club and international level.
During the 2025/26 season, Erin made her senior debut for Rangers Women in a 3–0 victory over Partick Thistle, a major milestone in her young career. At just 16 years old, she stepped up from the club’s youth setup to the first team, highlighting the confidence coaches have in her ability and potential. She has also represented the Scotland women's national under-17 football team in UEFA competition, featuring in four matches and scoring for her country during the UEFA Women’s Under-17 campaign.
At academy level, Erin enjoyed a remarkable season, reportedly scoring 22 goals while continuing to impress within Rangers’ youth system. She has also represented Scotland in tournaments held in Albania, Dublin and Wales, demonstrating her continued progress on the international stage.
Alongside her club and international success, Erin captained Notre Dame High School U18s to their first ever trophy, leading the team to become U18s League Championship winners, showcasing not only her talent as a player but also her leadership qualities, determination and ability to inspire teammates. Her performances on and off the pitch have made her a fantastic role model for young athletes and a rising star within Scottish women’s football.

NOAH WADDLE

Boxing & Kickboxing

Noah has worked tirelessly to develop his skills in both boxing and kickboxing, showing commitment, discipline, and determination far beyond his years. Through hard work and perseverance, he has achieved some outstanding success, including becoming the World Kickboxing Association Northern Open Boxing Champion at 58kg, the World Kickboxing Association K1 Northern Open Champion, and the Boxing Alliance Scotland 57kg Champion. He was also honored with the I.B.C Home Show Best Boxer Award, recognising not only his ability but the way he conducts himself as an athlete.

What makes Noah stand out even more is his character. He approaches every challenge with humility, respect, and a willingness to learn. Whether in training or competition, he always gives 100% and represents his club with pride. His determination to improve and push himself is inspiring to those around him, and he has become a fantastic role model for younger athletes coming through the sport.

Noah’s achievements are a reflection of the hard work he puts in every single day, but it is his attitude, sportsmanship, and passion for the sport that truly make him deserving of this recognition.