Qais Ashfaq

Lloyds TSB, proud Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, has selected Olympic hopeful, 19 year old Qais Ashfaq from Leeds, as an Olympic Torchbearer. Qais, who won a gold medal in the Junior ABA championships last year, was selected because of his commitment and dedication to his sport of boxing and inspiring his peers through assisting in training at his gym and teaching younger boxers in his community.

Qais is an athlete on the Lloyds TSB Local Heroes programme. Lloyds TSB Local Heroes, in partnership with SportsAid, supports future stars of Team GB and ParalympicsGB on their journey to London 2012 and beyond. To find out more visit lloydstsb.com/localheroes