An Oldmeldrum-based wrestler has struck gold for the fifth time in a row after triumphing at the recent English Senior Open Wrestling Championships held at the British Wrestling Academy in Greater Manchester. Nico Cojocaru (32), a wrestling and fitness instructor with ETKO Sports Academy, took the podium top spot while representing the organisation’s competitive wrestling division, ETKO Wrestling Academy, in …
National success for north-east wrestlers
The north-east was well-represented at the recent Scottish Open Championship 2019 with medal success for several wrestlers from ETKO Wrestling Academy in Oldmeldrum. Both junior and senior club members travelled from Aberdeenshire to compete in the event, which was held at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow. Junior wrestlers Lucas Burkhead and Fraser Drysdale topped the podium in the 28kg and 52kg categories …
ETKO Sports Academy offers chance to wrestle with the stars
A north-east sporting facility is offering wrestling enthusiasts the chance to train with some of the biggest names in the sport by hosting a series of training camps from Friday, 23 to Sunday, 25 August. Oldmeldrum-based ETKO Sports Academy is the venue for the ‘Stars on the Mat’ training camps, which will be led by Vladimir Gladko, head coach, Scottish …
Nico strikes gold at English Open Wrestling Championships
An Oldmeldrum-based wrestler took the podium top spot this weekend (Saturday, 23 February 2019) at the English Senior Open Wrestling Championships held at the British Wrestling Academy in Greater Manchester. Nicolae (Nico) Cojocaru (31), a wrestling and fitness instructor with ETKO Sports Academy, claimed gold for the company’s competitive wrestling division, ETKO Wrestling Academy. Nico’s title in the 74kg category …
Perfect ten for ETKO Sports Academy
A north-east sporting facility has marked its tenth year in business with a strong period of growth and sporting results. Oldmeldrum-based ETKO Sports Academy, which delivers sports coaching and classes for over 1000 members, has increased its headcount and class provision over the past twelve months – and now boasts a wrestling world champion among its team. During 2018, ETKO …