SACHA Tompkins is far from content with being a two-time TeamGym national champion – after two years without a trophy, he wants to conquer the world and represent Great Britain.

The 21-year-old from Bracknell has been recognised for his volunteer work with selection for the new TSB Young Leaders programme, launched at Old Trafford last month.

Young Leaders nominated as part of the scheme were joined in Manchester by double Olympic medallist Lutalo Muhammad, who posed for photos and took questions from the eager youngsters.

Tompkins took his first awkward tumble on an exercise mat at 12 – the only boy brave enough – and quickly found talent for both competing and coaching at Bracknell Gymnastics Club.

Now targeting October’s European Championships in Odivelas, Portugal, for a first bow in a British leotard, the gymnast has two team golds behind him and is not stopping there.

“I want to compete for my country and hopefully win a medal, up against the rest of the world,” he said.

“Britain didn’t qualify this year but we’re planning to go one better and make it to the tournament later in the year.

“TeamGym isn’t such a well-known sport, everyone knows the artistic disciplines and Olympic sports much better.

“But the chance to wear an international medal would be absolutely amazing and even to compete would be an incredible experience.”

Despite having won back-to-back British Championships at Liverpool’s Echo Arena in 2015 and 2016, Bracknell’s main priority is getting men and women of any shape or size engaged.

The club is being supported by TSB in partnership with Sport for Development charity, Sported, to help them become stronger over time and create even more opportunities for young people.

The launch of the Young Leaders scheme, which saw the youngsters participate in leadership workshops, media training and team building exercises, took place across two days at Manchester United’s iconic Old Trafford home.

The programme also rewards and supports the development of the next generation of volunteers, coaches and youth workers.

Despite his lofty competitive ambitions, Sacha is rarely happier than when working with the club’s youngest recruits.

“I’m absolutely loving inspiring these little kids – teaching everything from two-year-olds to adults,” he said.

“It helps me keep my discipline in training, actually. I love every moment when I’m coaching.”

Muhammad, Olympic silver medallist at Rio 2016, is an ambassador for the scheme, knowing just how important sport is in changing lives.

“Sport has played an integral role in my life,” he said. “I always feel like sport has been a great equaliser.

“I will tell the Young Leaders just to enjoy the journey.

“I think that’s the best piece of advice I ever received. Working in sport is very rewarding.

"So I would say try your best to enjoy the journey and know it is all worth it in the end.

“Coaches and club leaders play an invaluable role in the growth of sport, especially grassroots sport.

“I think at a young age, if it wasn’t for a coach believing in me and telling me I can go all the way, I know for a fact I wouldn’t be standing here with two Olympic medals.

“I am very fortunate to be at the top of my sport and it all started because I had someone believe in me.”

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