TOP 10 - SPORTS PERSONALITIES
Denise Lewis
Dame Denise Lewis DBE is a highly respected presenter, broadcaster, former athlete, and the President of Commonwealth Games. After her illustrious career as a gold medal-winning heptathlete, she has built a successful career in broadcasting and is recognised as one of the BBC’s most trusted commentators. Lewis is a firm believer in the power of sport to uplift society and to help forge a brighter future for Black women.
Katerina JT
Johnson-Thompson is known for her versatility and strong performances across all seven events of the heptathlon. Her achievements have made her one of the leading figures in women’s multi-event athletics. Katerina shares her personal experiences of racism, and how she continuously helps to support the Black Lives Matter. “I’ve been a black woman longer than I’ve been an athlete.”
Mohamed ElShorbagy
An Egyptian-English professional squash player, ElShorbagy is a two-time British National champion and aims to become the second male player in the tournament’s history to win three consecutive titles. He was World Number 1 for 50 months, a former World Champion, and has claimed victory in 23 Platinum events.
Rehan Ahmed
Rehan Ahmed is an English cricketer who gained significant attention for his early career achievements. He made his international debut against Pakistan on 17 December 2022, becoming England men’s youngest Test debutant at the age of 18. On the third day of the match he also became the youngest debutant to take five wickets in an innings in men’s Tests.
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand OBE is a former English professional footballer who now serves as a television pundit for TNT Sports. He openly shares the life experiences that have shaped him, including facing racism from a young age, navigating profound grief after the loss of his wife, and his commitment to inspiring purpose in the next generation. Ferdinand partnered with McDonald’s and BBC Children in Need in May this year, for a campaign aligned with Mental Health Awareness Week.
Tyrone Mings
Tyrone Mings, an England and Aston Villa footballer originally from Barbados, with grandparents who were part of the Windrush generation, is supporting Prince William’s campaign to end homelessness, having experienced it himself as a child. He has also leveraged his platform to launch the Tyrone Mings Academy.