We are thrilled to announce that Bucks College Group graduate, Zara Tangi, has been awarded the prestigious World Transplant Travelling Scholarship by the Society of Sports Therapists.
This award is in its second year of combining sponsorship with a travel opportunity for Society members, and this year marks the first time it has been granted to both a graduate and a student member. Zara earned this honour as the student recipient, impressing the selection panel with her outstanding interview and clear dedication to sports therapy.
Zara’s passion for sports therapy traces back to her early years, driven by a fascination with anatomy and injury treatment. Her commitment to the field was further solidified during her time at Buckinghamshire College Group, where she excelled in Sports Coaching and Development, achieving top Distinction Star grades. Now a second-year Sports and Exercise Therapy student at Solent University, Zara has her sights set on a promising future in sports therapy.
As part of the scholarship, Zara will join the U.K. Transplant Sport Therapy Team at the British Transplant Games in Oxford in July, and she will represent the team at the 2025 World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany. This incredible opportunity will allow her to showcase the power of sports therapy on an international stage, highlighting the positive impact of the field on the lives of transplant recipients.
Transplant Sport, the U.K.’s leading charity for transplant athletes, promotes the role of sports therapy in active recovery and raises awareness around organ donation. Participation in transplant sports serves not only as a means for recipients to stay fit and healthy but also a community for recipients, donors, and their supporters to come together in support of organ donation.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Zara Tangi on this extraordinary achievement so early in her career. We look forward to seeing her contributions to the field of sports therapy and the positive impact she will undoubtedly make in transplant sport. This scholarship is a remarkable step forward, we wish her every success on this exciting journey!
