Amputee Athlete Aims to Inspire with Golden Boot Award

A 16-year-old individual has expressed her intention to leverage the Golden Boot award, which she secured at the women’s amputee World Cup, as a means to motivate other people. Annabel Kiki, who hails from Cannock, Staffordshire, was a member of the England squad that achieved a fifth-place finish in Colombia. Her amputation occurred after she received a diagnosis of bone cancer at the age of 13. She stated: “I never thought I’d go to a World Cup, let alone win a Golden Boot, so I really want to use it to inspire others.” This marked the inaugural occasion the tournament had been organized, and Ms. Kiki further commented: “We had such an amazing time and we made so many brilliant memories.” The competition was held in Baranquilla between November 4 and 10, and she remarked: “It was very, very hot, I must say. “We played one game in 37 degree heat so that wasn’t as fun.” The team was required to conduct fundraising efforts to secure the £50,000 necessary for their trip to Colombia, successfully reaching their financial goal with one month remaining. The fundraising initiative by the England Amputee Football Association was designed to cover their expenses, with any excess funds allocated to the future sustainment of the women’s program. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.