22/09/2026
A huge congratulations to Ethan Fairhurst, who made an incredible comeback after breaking his ankle earlier this year to win gold in both of his divisions at the Karate National Championships! ๐ฅ
His success doesnโt stop there. Ethan has also been invited to represent South Africa at the 2027 Karate World Championships in Estonia , an achievement to be incredibly proud of.
At The Bay Academy, we understand that learners pursuing sporting excellence often need flexibility to balance demanding training and competition schedules with their academics. Our flexible learning pathways allow students like Ethan to pursue their sporting ambitions while continuing to grow and progress in the classroom.
Whether itโs karate, cricket, soccer, tennis or another sporting discipline, weโre proud to support our learners as they work towards their individual goals โ both academically and beyond the classroom.
Well done, Ethan! Weโre excited to see where your journey takes you next.
