Young Milton of Campsie kickboxer takes Charles Kennedy Cup

Hugh Orr received the awardbased on his representation of the village, his country and his outstanding ability in his chosen sport of kickboxing.

At the age of just five-years-old, Hugh began his sport with the West of Scotland Kickboxing Club in Kirkintilloch.

His success in competitions led to him being invited to train with the WKA Scotland Squad where he flourished into an exceptional competitor.

In 2019 Hugh entered three World Championship competitions, the first WKO Championship in Barnsley where he won a bronze medal and the second WKA Championship held in Poland where he won a Bronze and two Gold medals. At the third ICO Championship held in Ravenscraig, he won two Silver Medals.

Brian J McFall, secretary of MOCCC said: “This was an extremely impressive haul of Bronze, Silver and Gold medals across three different Championship organisations and on at least one occasion competing at a higher age classification than his own.”

Hugh was due to compete again in the WKA Championship in the summer but 
unfortunately due to Covid-19 the event could not take place.

Hugh trains five nights a week and is an exceptional role model to his peers and indeed all of the village.

The community cup award was set up in memory of much respected former council leader and local councillor Charles Kennedy who 
passed away in 2012 at the age of 63.