Our Patron Ayesha Fihosy

Ayesha has been fencing for over 15 years and has represented Great Britain at five World and European Championships across cadet, junior, and senior levels. She qualified for her first Commonwealth Championship Games in 2014 at the age of 18 finishing in the top 8 position. Ayesha then went on to win a silver medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Australia in the women’s foil event.

In 2020,  Ayesha was elected as a Director on the England Fencing Board. Speaking after her appointment, Ayesha said, “ I value the uniqueness, beliefs, diversity and cultures of all individuals in our community and wish to create a better culture and more inclusive environment within sport...”

Ayesha has a lot of experience working with individuals of all ages, all backgrounds and and beliefs and understands the importance of supporting young individuals in achieving their goals. Ayesha has previously worked as a Lloyds TSB Local Hero, encouraging young children across challenged schools to participate in an active and positive lifestyle. 

Ayesha very much looks forward to her new role as a Patron of AS2 Educate.