GOLD Coast 2018 bronze medallist Kelvin Cham’s injury rehab has been boosted with news that he has been awarded a PHM Scholarship via the Scottish Commonwealth Games Youth Trust.

The 20-year-old Paisley gymnast, who won bronze in the team event in Australia, has been injured since the Games back in April but is now targeting a successful 2019 with the award playing a pivotal role on his road to recovery.

The fund provides awards of up to £1,000 to prospective Commonwealth Games athletes under the age of 26.

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Cham told TeamScotland.scot: "The PHM Scholarship means a lot because I’m not funded currently and have to coach to make money. 

"I’m proud to have been selected for this award and I am very grateful that I am being supported in my journey.

"In the next year I would love to be competing fully fit against the top gymnasts in Great Britain and Birmingham 2022 is 100% my next big aim."

Cham also reflected on his time Down Under, adding: "My experience in Gold Coast was amazing.

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"It was my first major competition and it gave me an insight of what it is like to compete and train at the top level.

"I loved preparing for the competition with the team and being in the village with other elite athletes.

"I learnt a lot from the Games and also from my older team mates, who have been many other big competitions."