A fascination for the Nine Network television program Australian Ninja Warrior has inspired Bathurst's Soraya Kean to pick up the activity as her key sport.
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Soraya, 12, is now set to represent Bathurst at the Australian Ninja Games Finals in Adelaide on Sunday, October 6 after successfully qualifying at a Sydney challenge event in July.
With a background in gymnastics and CrossFit, Soraya said she's looking forward to competing against some of the finest ninja warriors in the country.
"I'm eager to take on a range of obstacles I've never attempted before," she said.
"The Sydney event was my first ninja warrior competition, so I'm looking forward to developing my skills further."
Soraya is expected to compete alongside a projected 150 competitors at the Adelaide finals.
The Sydney event, held at the Ninja Kids gym in Brookvale, brought Soraya in contact with Betsy Burnett, who is better known as the 'Disco Ninja' in Australian Ninja Warrior.
Jason Kean, Soraya's father, said her background in fitness has allowed for a smooth transition into the sport.
"Soraya hasn't needed any encouragement, as she's the one coaxing us to attend every event," Mr Kean said.
"She's already built up strength and agility from CrossFit and gymnastics, which has helped her transition with ease."
Soraya also participates in parkour classes at Bathurst PCYC, and is set to attend a workshop with Ninja Warrior contestant Olivia Vivian in Orange next weekend.
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