This young gymnastics ace from Wath is searching for a sponsor to help her compete

A young gymnast is on the lookout for a sponsor to help her cover the eye-watering costs of training, transport and competing.

Charise Lunga (18), from Wath, will be competing in the National Gymnastics Finals at Surrey Sports Park in November, representing Yorkshire.

But she has a dream to progress even further in the sport.

Her mum, Tabith Muretsi, told the Advertiser: “I’m looking for sponsorship to help cover Charise’s gymnastics fees and travel costs, costume.

“My daughter competes in gymnastics at national level with Sheffield Workshop Gymnastic and is travelling to Surrey for a competition.

“I am seeking sponsorship to help cover her travel, accommodation, competition leotard and ongoing training fees.

“She works incredibly hard and is dedicated to her sport.

“Sponsorship would help her continue developing her talent and competing at national level.

“She is looking to go to the Olympics and in the future she is thinking of representing Britain.”

Charise, a Barnsley College student, recently finished in the top 12 of a national final of the Miss British Isles 2026 Modelling Competition at The Crown Plaza Hotel in Chester.

She was up against finalists from across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland as they took to the catwalk to model both evening and cocktail dresses.

Charise previously told the Advertiser: “My goal is to inspire others that beauty comes from believing in yourself.”

Anyone who wants to support Charise can email [email protected] and the message will be passed on.