Olympic champion Grant using sport to change the world —- At Calacus, we have long celebrated and underlined the importance of sport to be a force for good in society.It’s not always easy for current athletes to use their profile to communicate about good causes as much as perhaps they should – and when they put words into action, it can lead to criticism if their form has a dip, as we have seen with Marcus Rashford, whose initiatives and promotion of support for under-privileged children has resulted in as much criticism as praise. We know that sports people lend their names to charities and some teams make visits and appearances to hospitals and other worthwhile causes.But it’s still the case that far too few are making the time while competing to speak out and support good causes that their profiles can promote.This summer, Imogen Grant became an Olympic champion at Paris 2024 when she won the women’s lightweight double sculls with team mate Emily Craig.She became a doctor this summer as well, starting her first foundation year as a doctor at Wexham Park Hospital just three days after the Closing Ceremony, with hospital staff giving her a guard of honour when she started work.But it’s her passion for the nation’s health and the environment that sets Grant apart.CLICK TO READ MOREHow to become a Director of FootballNot everyone who plays grassroots football is going to make it as a professional player, but with football becoming increasingly big business, there are plenty of opportunities to carve out a career in the game.Ricky Martin was an associate schoolboy for Norwich City after getting his break as a young coach at Cambridge United before taking senior roles at Norwich City and Stoke City.READ MORE HEREHow PGMOL could improve its reputationRefereeing, from grassroots level to the highest echelons of the game, is beset by criticism with disagreements over decisions a naturally partisan pastime.But the PGMOL, the English professional football governing body, doesn’t help itself with a strategy and narrative that seems to change according to the circumstances.READ MORE HEREWork in sport? Looking for PR Support?GET IN TOUCH!FacebookFollow UsVisit Our WebsiteEmail us |
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