Royal Air Force News Friday, November 14, 2025 P26
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Sport BOXING BIG HITTER: Cpl Jennifer Sabine (left) at RAF Odiham boxing evening last February
BOXER OF THE YEAR: Cpl Jennifer Sabine
Jen's knocked out by honour
SQN LDR SWEENEY: Special recognition as he leaves RAF
CPL JENNIFER Sabine pulled no punches as she was named the RAF Boxer of the Year at the association’s AGM at RAF Northolt. Also recognised for their contributions were bright new hope AS1 Kieran Brimicombe and sport stalwart Sgt George Westpfel. A special recognition award went to Executive Secretary Sqn Ldr Joel Sweeney, acknowledging his years of exceptional dedication and service to the association ahead of his departure from the regular RAF later this year. The AGM and awards announcement celebrating another year of growth, achievement and service
SGT GEORGE WESTPFEL: Team Manager’s Award
Sabine is named Boxer of the Year concluded with a curry social in the Officers’ Mess. The following morning, attendees faced a gruelling Hyrox-style PT circuit led by RAFBA PTI Westpfel, testing endurance, teamwork and determination. Once recovered and suited, the group travelled into central London for a day steeped in history and heritage which
SGT MICHAEL GRIFFIN: President’s Cup recipient
included a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament and paying their respects at the RAF Memorial on the Embankment, before an awards ceremony at the MOD Main Building. To conclude the celebration, the group made their way to the Tower of London, where former RAFBA Head Coach and now Chief Yeoman Warder Paul Langley led a tour.
The awards Chairman’s Commendations for contributions and/or commitment to the RAFBA during the 2024/25 season: ● Sqn Ldr Ben Convery ● Flt Lt Marc Consterdine ● Sgt Ben Baily ● Sgt Gareth Roughton ● Cpl Simon Green ● Cpl Connor Nixon RAF Development Team Coaches: ● Sqn Ldr Martin Hughes ● Cpl Danny McLoughin ● Cpl Anthony Mackellar President’s Commendation: ● Wg Cdr Nathan Foster ● FS John Kearns President’s Cup: ● Sgt Michael Griffin Team Manager’s Award: ● Sgt George Westpfel New Member of the Year: ● AS1 Kieran Brimicombe Boxer of the Year: ● Cpl Jennifer Sabine
SGT BEN BAILY: Awarded a Chairman’s Commendation