May 2024 Sport Star Monthly Winner – Charlie Cooper

Charlie Cooper has been selected as the 2024 Community Bank Merbein & District 97.9 Triple M Northern Mallee Sports Star of the Year for the month of May. Charlie was nominated by Ladd’s Boxing Club.

Charlie recently competed at the Australian Clubs Championship in Adelaide. The Australian Club Championships is an annual tournament held in Adelaide SA. Boxing clubs from all over Australia and internationally come to compete. Charlie’s bout at this tournament tested his abilities as he stepped up to compete in a higher division for an Elite belt. His dedication and persistence were rewarded with a win in the Elite Open 51kg category. Charlie has also competed in three other state tournaments in Adelaide and one in Melbourne this year, winning all bouts as a 50-52kg Youth open fighter.

Charlie was selected on the 2024 South Australian Futures Team and he travels regularly to Adelaide to attend the training camps for this team. Charlie has also been selected for the second year in row, on the SA State team to compete at the Under 19’s Australian Titles to be held in Perth in July

As the May winner Charlie received a voucher proudly sponsored by Intersport and is now eligible for the 2024 Community Bank Merbein & District 97.9 Triple M Northern Mallee Sports Star of the Year Award – Peter Manolas Trophy………Congratulations Charlie………………