Veteran's Challenge Tournament
5 days ago
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Over the weekend, our team joined the action at the Veteran’s Challenge Tournament. In a packed house at Canberra’s Helenic Club, we were privy to sit ringside to watch a special group of fighters display the spirit of the Commando.
Besides being a great night, we’re proud to be the sponsor of this event and support event host, the Australian Commando Association of the ACT.
The event is open to ADF veterans and gives an opportunity to train and socially engage for a purpose. It also raises funds for Special Forces veterans and their families in the Canberra region.
Thanks to all involved for putting on an incredible night. Hats off to ACT Boxing for hosting a quality fight night in partnership with the Australian Commando Association ACT. The standard of the Olympic-style tournament was high thanks to the referees and officials.
The Australian Commando Association ACT also gathered some fantastic support for the event. Special guests included:
Matt Anderson PSM
Doug Baird OAM with David Smith MP
Adam Blum (True Blue Conversations podcast host)
Dan Fortune DSC and Bar Ret'd
Kate Lundy
Hugh Meggitt with Henry Meggitt
Mark Smethurst DSC, AM Ret'd
Marcus Thompson PhD, Ret'd
Marcus Fogarty, DSC and Bar, CSC, DSM
Craig Shortt
Matt Morris ZERO Limits
The event wouldn't have been the success it was without those who showed their support by attending, watching the live stream or in other ways. Funds from the night go towards Special Forces veterans and their families in Canberra.
And finally, congratulations to the fighters. Stepping into the ring, some of you without previous boxing experience, you put on a show of courage, tenacity and fighting. All true hallmarks of the Commando.