Vinnie Selected For Team GB!

A Market Harborough teenager has been selected to represent his country in roller-hockey.

Vinnie Graziano, 13,  secured his place in the Under-16s Team GB squad after stand-out performances at a number of trials.

The Robert Smyth Academy student – who plays goalkeeper – will now travel to Italy this summer to play in the European Championships and is seeking sponsors from local businesses to assist with his equipment, travel and training costs.

Vinnie – who has also represented England in ice-hockey – is a member of Market Harborough Hockey Club and plays roller-hockey for The Outlaws team, based in Ashby Parva.

He spoke to Hfm’s Nick Shaw, together with his Dad Kev: