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Across , Olympians tell us about how grassroots sport is a force for good.

In action at the Games today, here’s what cyclist Jack Carlin ( Instagram) – who started his journey at Glasgow Riderz SCIO – says about the power of sport.

Across , Olympians tell us about how grassroots sport is a force for good.

In action at the Games today, here’s what runner Eilish McColgan – who started her journey at Dundee Hawkhill Harriers – says about the power of sport.

Across , Olympians tell us about how grassroots sport is a force for good.

In action at the Games today, here’s what taekwando athlete – who started her journey – says about the power of sport.

Across , Olympians tell us about how grassroots sport is a force for good.

In action at the Games today, here’s what swimmer – who started his journey – says about the power of sport.

Across , Olympians tell us about how grassroots sport is a force for good.

In action at the Games today, here’s what diver – who started her journey at – says about the power of sport.

Across , Olympians tell us about how grassroots sport is a force for good.

In action at the Games today, here’s what runner – who started her journey – says about the power of sport.

Across , Olympians tell us about how grassroots sport is a force for good.

In action at the Games today, here’s what hockey player Sarah Robertson ( Instagram) – who started her journey Fjordhus Reivers – says about the power of sport.

Across , Olympians tell us about how grassroots sport is a force for good.

In action at the Games today, here’s what swimmer Lucy Hope ( Instagram) – who started her journey at Kelso Amateur Swimming Club – says about the power of sport.

Across , Olympians tell us about how grassroots sport is a force for good.

In action at the Games today, here’s what badminton player Kirsty Gilmour – who started her journey at Badminton Academy CIC and hurdler Lina Neilsen ( Instagram) who started her journey at Enfield and Haringey Athletics Club – says about the power of sport.

Across , Olympians tell us about how grassroots sport is a force for good.

In action at the Games today, here’s what shooter McIntosh – who started her journey at Dollar Academy and swimmer Katie Shananhan ( Instagram) who started her journey at Scotia A.S.C – says about the power of sport.

Across , Olympians tell us about how grassroots sport is a force for good.

In action at the Games today, here’s what swimmer Duncan Scott ( Instagram) – who started his journey at Bo'ness Amateur Swimming Club (BASC) – says about the power of sport.

Across , Olympians tell us about how grassroots sport is a force for good.

In action at the Games today, here’s what swimmer James Wilby ( Instagram) – who started his journey .city.baths.club – says about the power of sport.

Across , Olympians tell us about how grassroots sport is a force for good.

In action at the Games today, here’s what hockey player David Ames ( Instagram) – who started his journey – says about the power of sport.

Across , Olympians tell us about how grassroots sport is a force for good.

In action at the Games today, here’s what diver – who started his journey – says about the power of sport.

Across , Olympians tell us about how grassroots sport is a force for good.

In action at the Games today, here’s what swimmer Adam Peaty OBE – who started his journey at Dove Valley ASC – says about the power of sport.

The Olympic Games showcase the best of the best, the sporting icons chasing gold and fulfilling teams.

But every Olympian began their journey at a grassroots club. What they got there wasn’t centred initial on a push to the podium. Life opportunities, positive role models, a chance to learn and grow.

That’s the immense power of community sport. We asked a number of TeamGB stars about how their world was shaped by their grassroots and why it matters.

Across Paris 2024, we’re sharing their stories, day by day.

Join the Black Leaders In Sport Network in Birmingham this Friday 26 July!

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Black Leaders In Sport Network - Nottingham Join the Black Leaders In Sport Network to explore equity, representation and both direct & indirect discrimination in the UK sport sector.

Nissan employees have been volunteering their painting and decorating skills at Kayak's base, as a result of being connected through our 'Nissan Possibilities Project' in South Tyneside.

Kayaks is a group that offers disabled and neurodivergent young people a place to try activities that they may not normally have the opportunity to. It also offers a space where families can meet and connect with others in their community.
You can find out more about the project by visiting sported.org.uk/nissan-possibilities-project/

A Sported member in London, and want to find out more around how we practice community engagement to support research, evaluation, and insight work?

Then join us tomorrow for a webinar, held in partnership with Go! London 🤝

Go! London: Engaging your community - sharing stories, problems and solutions Curious about community engagement? Want to share good practice or learn from other groups? Join the Go! London team and Sported's Research Manager to find out how you can get more out of engagement

Procter and Gamble partnered with Morrisons to raise funds for Sported through their campaign 'Today's Heroes, Tomorrow's Champions'. Buying select P&G products at participating Morrisons stores will support Sported in empowering young people and communities.

In Wales and want to hear from local funders Localgiving about how they are helping groups like yours?

Why not sign up for our webinar? ⬇️

Meet the Funder - Localgiving Join Localgiving to hear about what funding they have available to groups in Wales

A massive well done to all at Downend Boxing Club for organising another hugely successful Bristol Box Cup, that saw more than 100 young people come together at Thornbury Leisure Centre last weekend. This was held in memory of Jude Moore who sadly died last year aged 19.

Great to see local boxer Lacey Holloway pictured here from Downend ABC awarded Best Female Boxer.

Got skills that’ll help a local organisation benefit the community?
Want to gain extra experience that will benefit your career development?
Sported is recruiting Volunteer Consultants in all over the UK with at least 2-years professional or real-life experience.

We’ll connect you with a grassroots organisation that will value your knowledge.
You bring insight and enthusiasm.

We’ll offer support and guidance – so you can transform lives.

VOLUNTEER IN SPORT?

There’s a shortage of volunteers in sports clubs in Wales. It’s a crisis that is putting the viability of many local clubs and groups at risk.

We want to understand why – so we can fix it.

If you give up your time to help manage or coach - or just wash the shirts – answer our quick survey now.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WSVP_Survey