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The Asian Women of Achievement [AWA] Awards, in association with NatWest, announced the winners of the 2016 Awards at an event in London. The Awards, now in their 17th year, celebrate the contributions made by Asian women both professionally and in their communities, cutting across a broad range of sectors in British life from business […]

The Asian Women of Achievement [AWA] Awards, in association with NatWest, announced the winners of the 2016 Awards at an event in London. The Awards, now in their 17th year, celebrate the contributions made by Asian women both professionally and in their communities, cutting across a broad range of sectors in British life from business and media to sport, culture and public service.

Harleen Kaur, aged 17 and the WMKF World Champion Silver Medallist is a martial arts competitor, training for nearly 10 years Harleen is also a 2nd Dan Black belt in Karate; she currently trains in a combined programme of karate and kickboxing. Furthermore, she represents the nation being part of the WMKF England team. This is not her only forte as she has competed in various tournaments those being Taekwondo Opens, coming away with many national titles. Harleen, who is an ambassador for the Asian Sports Foundation is one of a few in her niche field not only an international competitor in martial arts, but the WMKF British Champion in kickboxing and UK All Styles National Champion. Harleen is still a student at sixth form, a head girl, as well as being a competent athlete. After completing her A-Levels she is hoping to continue into further education studying Sports Science.