A College of West Anglia (CWA) student has taken home a gold medal after an impressive performance at the Eastern Regional Championships. 

Honey Howling, who is currently studying a BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Science (Level 3), represented CWA as part of the North Norfolk Judo Club team, competing against some of the best young athletes in the region. Her powerful performance and technical skill earned her the top spot on the podium, marking a standout moment in her sporting journey. 

Honey balances her competitive training with her academic commitments at CWA, where she is developing her practical and theoretical understanding of sport, performance, and athletic development. 

Honey said: "Competing at a high level in judo is very demanding, but the support I have received from my tutors at CWA along the way has allowed me to stay dedicated to both my studies and training. Competing for club and the college has been an honour!"

Programme Manager for Sports and Public Protective Services Sean McQuaid said, “We are thrilled to see Honey excel in her sporting career while studying with us. Her success highlights the strength of our Sport Science programme and the commitment to our students reaching their full potential. Honey is an exceptional role model for others across the department.”