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King William s College team tackles plastic pollution of the oceans to reach final of Conrad Challenge
Mon, 12 Apr 2021
Five students from King William’s College have reached the final of the annual Conrad Challenge after designing a rubbish bin which could reduce the amount of plastic polluting the oceans. Year 12 students Christina Adcock, Catherine Atkinson, Anna Cregeen, Ruairi McNally and Ava Treutler took up the challenge in August last year as part of the global competition for young people aged 13-18 - founded by Nancy Conrad to honour the legacy of her husband, Apollo 12 astronaut Pete Conrad. Each year the ManSat group sponsors Isle of Man teams to enter the Conrad Challenge by covering their entry fees and travel costs should a team reach the final, which usually takes place at the Kennedy Space Center.
Priya Saini (4-0) vs. Monika Kiran Ghag (2-1)
The holiday season often leads to a very thin docket of fights, but this gives us a chance to look at a fighter like India’s Priya Saini. Her nickname is “Unbeatable,” which has thus far proven to be true. The rising star returns at Soul of Warriors 2, where she’s set to meet Monika Kiran Ghag in the evening’s co-headliner.
The 19-year-old Saini debuted in early 2019 and has topped all four of her pro opponents. Her first three fights ended in TKO finishes, including a 10-second victory in her first encounter with Ghag. Saini added a submission in just 23 seconds against Anuja Singh in her most recent appearance, which came under the Hero MMA banner in October.