Holly Burke Takes Curling to Olympic Level
- Submitted by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour.
- Date lodged: Monday, 22 January 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-11908
That the Parliament congratulates 16-year-old Holly Burke, who has been selected to represent Team GB in the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea; understands that Holly will represent Great Britain in the Mixed Rink in Gangwon, having been inspired by the Olympics of 2018 to get into curling; further understands that Holly has represented Scotland at the National Junior Curling Tournament mixed doubles, and has placed third in the Scottish Junior Championships in both 2022 and 2023; considers that Holly has excelled at selection and achieved sporting excellence while balancing her studies and a part-time job, and wishes Holly and Team GB every success at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Alasdair Allan, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Sharon Dowey, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Murdo Fraser, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Mackay, Ruth Maguire, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Carol Mochan, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White