Rising Cypriot star thanks Buxton lecturer for ‘life-changing’ advice

One of Europe’s rising young judo stars is heading to next month’s Commonwealth Games with ‘life-changing’ advice from a University of Derby Buxton lecturer still ringing in his ears.

Christos Trikomitis, who challenges for the title of European Champion in July, says that guidance from the university’s Strength and Conditioning lecturer Minas Mina boosted his competitiveness to world-class level.

“It’s life-changing,” said Christos, aged 17 from Cyprus.

“If it wasn’t for Minas, I’m sure I wouldn’t have qualified for the Commonwealth Games, because the scientific support I received was such a major change in my judo.”