Sian Scott - Olympics 2020

**Update 4/4/2019

Funds will be used for Senior World's competition in 2020 - please read the full update here- https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/siankarate2020/updates

My biggest dream is to compete at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo – but I have the small problem of getting to the other side of the world to participate in a few of the major qualifying tournaments! To have a shot at qualifying, I need to accumulate as many world ranking points as possible. There are 7 K1 Premier League events in the WKF (World Karate Federation) calendar, on top of the Oceania Championships and Senior World Championships scheduled throughout 2018.

I very humbly ask (or major grovelling) for your help with funding the ‘big ticket’ items entailed with this endeavour. If I am to achieve my goal of attending 6 out of the 9 tournaments next year, I will need around $8,000 just for flights and accommodation alone. I am working my butt off to make this a reality but with 2 part-time jobs, training like a maniac and teaching karate, it’s just not enough.

This year I was ranked 13 for my weight division, and as the current Oceania Champion, I truly believe that I can be part of this historic event as a proud Kiwi and bring home some Olympic bling for New Zealand.

The Karate world has waited an age to see our life-changing martial art become an Olympic sport. If you could spare the price of barista-made coffee, a flight to Europe, or somewhere in between, I would be immeasurably grateful for your support and owe you big time! Epic fist bump and/or hysterical hug coming your way!

I will post updates on Facebook so you know how my journey is going & how the funds are being spent!