February 2023 – Thansy Mahendran
Congratulations Thansy for being our February 2023 Contender of the Month!
We at Contenders have admired your dedication, constant improvement, and dedication to the community. We can’t wait to see what’s next for you.
Check out our Q & A we did with Thansy below.
Q: Tell us about your history with sports/athletics?
A: I was a professional classical dancer for ten years.
Q: What keeps you boxing?
A: I like to learn new things in boxing and a fun way to release stress after work.
Q: What has been your biggest take away from this sport?
A: My biggest take away is building better fitness habits. I created a routine to incorporate boxing into my everyday life.
Q: What is your favourite class to take?
A: Fundamentals.
Q: Do you have a favourite thing about being apart of Contenders?
A: Being a part of a community and meeting like-minded people.
Q: What would you describe the community at Contenders to be like?
A: Friendly and welcoming.
Q: Besides boxing, what else do you like to do?
A: I like to go hiking with my friends.
Q: …And lastly, tell us something people would be surprised to learn about you?
A: I haven’t traveled outside of North America.
