Election post

Status
Elected
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?

Hi all! I’m Demetri, current President of UCL Calisthenics Club and a passionate Calisthenics athlete. I’ve been doing Calisthenics for 6 years, and since then have competed internationally and coached. Some highlights of my competitive journey include winning my first international title this year and coming 2nd at the 2020 national championships. 

Aside from competing, my sporting career has been orientated around pioneering Calisthenics in the UK, primarily through social media with videos reaching up to 70 million people. Along the way, I’ve witnessed the immense growth of the sport as well as countless individuals becoming inspired to love exercise. 

Becoming Sports rep would allow me to turn my sporting aspirations into a reality and use my experience in creating a sport’s image to shed light on the areas that need more support and exposure.

What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?

Whilst the elevation of sport at UCL is a primary aim of mine, increasing the accessibility and enjoyment of exercise is just as important - if there’s one thing I’ve learned through my experience doing and coaching calisthenics, it’s that sport is for EVERYONE. University can be one of the last opportunities to try a new sport - to maximise this opportunity, I also aim to increase the exposure and projection of sports that are less established. Sport comes in many forms, some of which you may never have heard of before let alone tried! (You’ve probably never even heard of Calisthenics before reading this!)

Please summarise why students should vote for you.

My experience being part of a pioneering process in sport and being in positions of leadership has allowed me to view the world of sport from many angles - the individual’s experience and enjoyment, the growth of a sport, and the external support needed for progress. I’m determined to adopt this holistic approach and skyrocket UCL’s sporting endeavours. I have witnessed first-hand the product of successful change, where individuals have thrived, enjoyed exercise, and inspired others. I plan to replicate this across many sports at UCL by increasing their accessibility and providing all the necessary support to elevate together.