Being selected to represent your country at the Commonwealth Games for the first time is a remarkable achievement, but to have your sister selected on the same squad makes it extra special.
Rachel Hawkes will represent Team NI on the judo mat in Birmingham this summer, the 27-year-old from Omagh will fight in the 70kg category while elder sister Sarah competes in the +78kg division.
“I’m absolutely delighted, it is a real privilege to compete in my first multi-sport games for Northern Ireland. It is a brilliant opportunity and I am absolutely honoured,” Rachel beamed.
