25/07/2026
It's amazing what can happen in the space of a few days.
This week, Charlie was told he wasn't good enough.
Today, with no U20 category at the first British Wrestling Beach Championships in Cleethorpes, he stepped up into the Seniors ………and won gold. 🥇
Funny how “not good enough" can suddenly look very different.
Charlie didn't complain, no excuses.
He did what we’ve always taught our wrestlers at Sharples, turned up, worked hard and let his wrestling do the talking.
To those who doubted him, thank you.
Sometimes rejection creates the biggest motivation.
We're incredibly proud of Charlie.
Congratulations, Champ. The best way to answer critics is on the mat.
