Now that’s some serious power.
Halo Athletes is our commitment to supporting exceptional sporting talent from our home region. We believe the same principles that drive great software, ambition, resilience and refusing to accept limits, are the same qualities that define great athletes.
Fabio Wardley is the WBO Heavyweight Champion of the World and one of the most compelling stories in British sport. Born and raised in Ipswich, he only picked up boxing at 20, starting with four white-collar bouts before turning professional in 2017. What followed has been a remarkable rise.
With 20 wins from 21 professional fights and 19 knockouts, Fabio stopped former WBO champion Joseph Parker in October 2025 to become world heavyweight champion and was later elevated to full WBO champion when Oleksandr Usyk vacated the title. He is now preparing to make the first defence of his belt against Daniel Dubois on 9 May 2026.
A world heavyweight champion from Ipswich is exactly the sort of story Halo Athletes exists to celebrate. Fabio's journey shows what can happen when ability, belief and backing all meet at the right time.
- Paul Hamilton, CEO and Founder of Halo
Darts · Leiston, Suffolk
Ryan turned professional at 19 and has competed on the PDC Tour since 2016. Nicknamed "The Barber", he still cuts hair in Saxmundham between tournaments. His journey from a small Suffolk town to the world stage is exactly what Halo Athletes is here to support.
Para Swimming · Beccles, Suffolk
At 19, Will has already achieved what most athletes work a lifetime for. At Paris 2024 he won two Paralympic gold medals and a silver, setting a world record in the S14 200m freestyle. He was later awarded an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours for services to swimming and continues to train with Norwich Swan Swimming Club while pushing for more.
Muay Thai · Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Hannah has been competing since her early teens and has grown into one of England's standout Muay Thai fighters. Based at Unit 1 Gym in Bury St Edmunds, she combines coaching with competition and is helping carry Suffolk talent onto the wider stage.
Halo Athletes is designed to give promising talent from Suffolk the backing, visibility and platform they need to compete at the highest level. Sport and software are driven by the same belief: where you are from should never limit how far you can go.
The Halo Way in action – We believe great teams lift great individuals. The same mindset that powers our platform and our culture powers this programme. Surround the right people with the right support and performance follows.
Pride in place – We are building role models right here in Suffolk. When local athletes win, young people see a path for themselves. That matters to us.
Community impact – Beyond medals, our athletes inspire school visits, club drop-ins, and content that celebrates hard work, resilience, and character.
Halo’s wider sports story – From Ipswich Town to university sport, we back talent and teamwork across our region. Halo Athletes sits alongside that bigger commitment.
Funding to help cover training, travel, equipment, and competition costs
Promotion and celebration across our channels with video, photography, and storytelling
Connections into the Halo network where possible, including intros to partners, clubs, and opportunities
Halo Athletes is part of a broader commitment to sport and community in our region, alongside our partnerships with local teams and universities. We are here to set a new standard for how a tech company can champion talent and opportunity where it lives.
