Good sport Robina earns place (From Messenger Newspapers)

Stretford woman chosen for Olympic torch relay

1:45pm Thursday 22nd March 2012 in Sport

Robina Sheikh, aged 52, from Stretford, has been encouraging Asian women to achieve their potential for over 20 years through arts and cultural activities.

She runs a voluntary group every Friday evening which enables women to take part in activities from rock-climbing to football, as well as raising money for charity by taking part in a number of fun runs.

She said: “I am delighted to be able to participate in such an amazing event.

“To have the torch visit Trafford and our community is a privilege for us all and I look forward to be able to showcase our neighbourhood on the national and global stage.”

To have the torch visit Trafford and our community is a privilege for us all and I look forward to be able to showcase our neighbourhood on the national and global stage

Robina Sheikh