{"id":111911,"date":"2026-10-14T09:39:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T08:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/?p=111911"},"modified":"2026-10-14T09:39:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T08:39:38","slug":"strive-to-be-someone-the-next-generation-can-look-up-to-omo-aikeremiokha-on-dmt-representation-role-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/news\/strive-to-be-someone-the-next-generation-can-look-up-to-omo-aikeremiokha-on-dmt-representation-role-models\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cStrive to Be Someone the Next Generation Can Look Up To\u201d: Omo Aikeremiokha on DMT, Representation &amp; Role Models"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lazyblock-slideshow-news-ZqDI1Y wp-block-lazyblock-slideshow-news\">\t\t<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"big-slider new-slider stretchout \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide  \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"desktop-slide\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Kukri_OMO_Desktop-Banner-2560-x-860.jpg'); background-position: 50% 50%;\"> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-slide\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Kukri_OMO_Mobile-Banner-1080x1660-1.jpg'); background-position: 50% 50%;\"> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide-overlay\"> <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slidecopy \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slidecopy-copy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t    \t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"news-date-header underline has-text-align-center\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/news\/strive-to-be-someone-the-next-generation-can-look-up-to-omo-aikeremiokha-on-dmt-representation-role-models\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><time class=\"entry-date published updated\" datetime=\"2026-10-14T09:39:38+01:00\">14\/10\/2026<\/time><\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"news-tags\">\n\t\t\t\tUnited Kingdom \t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For Black History Month, Kukri is celebrating the athletes, role models and communities helping to shape the future of sport.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We spoke to DMT elite gymnast Omo Aikeremiokha about his journey, the importance of representation and the people who have inspired him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-a-natural-love-for-movement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A natural love for movement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Omo has always been active. From climbing trees to practising flips, his love of movement started at a young age. To help him explore that passion safely, his mum introduced him to his local gymnastics club, Marriotts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After starting in recreational gymnastics, Omo joined the club&#8217;s acro squad before moving into trampoline and double mini trampoline (DMT), where he found his stride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Omo\u2019s progress continues, with selection for the World Championships squad, heading to China this November, marking another milestone in his journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-importance-of-representation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The importance of representation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cThrough showing what I\u2019m capable of, hoping to inspire others and bring more eyes, more athletes and more diversity to the sport.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also recognises how daunting it can be for young athletes to enter a sport where they see few people from similar backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cIt could be disheartening and maybe make them feel out of place.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-inspired-by-those-who-came-before\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inspired by those who came before<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Omo admires Simone Biles for <em>\u201cpushing the limits of difficulty in gymnastics with incredible power\u201d, <\/em>an approach that has influenced his own ambitions in DMT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closer to home, fellow tumbler Dominic Menash also made a lasting impression on him growing up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He remembers Dominic as someone who brought positive energy, kindness and encouragement to those around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-people-behind-the-journey\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The people behind the journey<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Omo credits his team, coaches and family as a vital source of support, helping him through both the highs and lows of competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-1-720x720.png 720w, https:\/\/www.kukrisports.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Untitled-design-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cIt&#8217;s knowing that having such an incredible support team behind me that empowers me.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wearing kit that represents him and his team gives Omo confidence and helps him step onto the competition floor feeling proud and ready to perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the official teamwear partner to British Gymnastics across all disciplines and age groups, Kukri is proud to support the athletes representing Great Britain and the communities that help them thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-a-message-to-the-next-generation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A message to the next generation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Omo hopes to become the kind of role model he looked up to himself, encouraging more young Black athletes to find their place in the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cThe more representation the better so strive to be someone that the next generation can look up to and be inspired by.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Black History Month, Kukri is proud to celebrate Omo&#8217;s journey, achievements and ambition to help inspire the next generation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For Black History Month, Kukri is celebrating the athletes, role models and communities helping to shape the future of sport. 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