LYG33
LYG33 is a youth engagement and leadership programme that empowers young Londoners to influence the future of London Youth Games and sport.
By supplying a platform for young people to display their passions and abilities, this programme encourages and nurtures 14-21 year olds from London to develop themselves and influence the future of London Youth Games and youth sport in London. The programme builds their confidence, leadership skills, and sense of community investment. Through participating in LYG33, young people can build lasting relationships with their peers, coaches, and mentors, and learn valuable life skills that will serve them well in the future.
LYG33
Hear From Our 2023 Alumni
be a part of the 2025/26 cohort
LYg33 are a group of passionate 14-24 year-olds who are using their voice through representing the 33 boroughs of London whilst gaining development opportunities, accessing exclusive experiences and participating in exciting projects.
Last year 34 members of the LYG33 Youth Engagement programme were supported through AQS Accreditations.
LYG33 applications are now closed for the 2024/25 season. If you or someone you know is interested in taking part in the 2025/26 season, please register your interest below to be the first to hear when applications open.
Why be a part of LYG33
- Represent the voice of young Londoners and shape the future of London Youth Games.
- Achieve an accredited award with recognised body, ASQ, to build your CV.
- Develop confidence and capability achieve your future ambitions.
- Get access to exclusive experiences and opportunities.
- Meet new people and broaden your network.
What to expect?
Members attend multiple fun, engaging and developmental sessions across the season. These will include supporting LYG events, accessing exclusive experiences, inspirational speakers, interactive workshops and sessions to have your input on the future of LYG. In the past cohorts, the LYG33 group have had visited Wembley Stadium, Twickenham, Wimbledon, BBC Sport Studios, met professional athletes, delivered speeches at LYG events and led exciting projects.
LYG33 members who successfully complete the season, will be awarded an LYG Award in Youth Engagement & Leadership in Sport, accredited by recognised body Associated Sports Qualifications (ASQ).
- Leadership Days (October) – for Leadership Team only
- Introduction Evening (December)
- 2-day Residential (February)
- Session 1 (March)
- Session 2 (April)
- Session 3 (May) – Online
- Session 4 (June)
- LYG Finals Festival (July)
- Event (September)
- Graduation/Celebration Event (October)
Meet the 2024 LYG33 cohort
Hear from our participants below!
YOUR LYG33 LEADERSHIP TEAM
Safa
CHAIR
Safa is a student from Brent who is interested in all manners of sports, from javelin to volleyball, especially from a youth-voice perspective. She studies History, Politics and Sociology at A-Levels and wants to work in political journalism/international relations when she is older. Alongside these passions, she enjoys karaoke, trying different cuisines, MUN and knitting.
EALAF
Vice-Chair
Ealaf is a Student from Hammersmith and Fulham, who is passionate about youth voice and increasing youth participation within sports for all. She currently studies Biology, Chemistry, Maths and English Literature. In addition, she is passionate about politics, representing her borough as the Member of Youth Parliament, as well as being a rower who also rows, volunteers and is a youth ambassador at her club.
JULIA
VICE-CHAIR
Julia is a Year 12 student from Hounslow, studying Maths, Biology and, Physics. She enjoys playing volleyball and watching a multitude of other sports with her family. Outside the world of academics and sports, she loves spending time with her two dachshunds and younger sister. Julia wants to improve sports opportunities across London and, to increase participation in these events- such as LYG .
I am a third year management science student at the UCL School of Management. I grewup playing sport and it has always been an important part of my life. Now at university, I’ma keen runner and hiker. up playing sport and it has always been an important part of my life. Now at university, I’ma keen runner and hiker.
Vivaan
Business DEVELOPMENT LEAD
Viv is a music and sports scholar at his School. He plays county-level cricket and hockey, has competed in academy tennis overseas, and enjoys skiing and gym training. In music, Viv holds Grade 8 in both trumpet and singing, and is also proficient in playing the guitar, piano, and cornet.
Leah
MARKETING LEAD
Leah is a student studying Maths, Chemistry, Physics, and Art. She loves to engage in physical activities such as volleyball, running, and weightlifting, and during her free time, she also enjoys creating art, playing video games, and connecting with friends. Leah is keen to get involved with her community and help more people partake in sports around London.
SOPHIE
SENIOR MARKETING LEAD
Sophie is a student from Ealing studying Maths, Biology, Chemistry and French. She is back for her second year at LYG33, having been Workforce lead last year and loving it. Her main sports are tennis, swimming and running.
MICAH
WORKFORCE LEAD
Micah is a student from Lewisham. He is passionate about ensuring that all young people feel heard and valued. In his free time, Micah enjoys spending time with family and friends, and has recently taken up roller skating as a hobby.
KYA
EVENT DELIVERY LEAD
Kya is a student from Waltham Forest. She loves music and dance. Kya enjoys and does well in athletics and most team sports. She also really enjoys socialising with family and friends. She is passionate about equal opportunities especially within sports.
TIMI
Inclusion lead
Timi is a university student from Brent who is passionate about increasing sports participation for under represented groups and aspires to have a career in sports governance and development.
Andrea
inclusion lead
Andrea is a student from Ealing with a strong passion for promoting youth voice. She is dedicated to encouraging participation in all sports, particularly tennis and rugby. As a coach for the Minis, U8, and U12 tennis teams, she plays rugby for Wasps and Middlesex and dreams of one day representing England in women’s rugby. Outside of sports, Andrea enjoys watching science documentaries.
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IMPACT LEAD
ISHAN
SPORTS LEAD
Ishan is a student from Hillingdon, with a passion for involving young people in politics. As well as playing cricket at the county level, Ishan enjoys weightlifting, and also competes in International Robotics, where he won an award whilst representing the UK at the World Championships.
YOUR LYG33 TEAM MEMBERS
Shanpy
KINGSTON
Shanpy, from South London, is passionate about creating opportunities in sport for young people, striving to make it more accessible and inclusive for the next generation.
yana
Tower Hamlets
Yana is about to sit her A Levels. Her favourite sport is sailing and she is very passionate about getting more young people, especially girls, involved in watersports! She is a dinghy instructor and loves to spread the joy of sports and wants to encourage more people to get involved with the LYG events and other competitions.
HannaH
HARINGEY
Hannah is a student from Haringey who studies IT at college. She is really passionate about sports and her favourite sport is football. She also enjoys coding.
Tomas
NEWHAM
Tomas, a Computer Science student, manages operations at Genesis Futsal Club, supporting admin tasks and coaching youth teams. He launched a girls’ team from scratch, boosting female futsal participation and helping players join top London academies. Tomas combines holistic sports programs to foster cognitive, social, and academic growth.
Maria
WESTMINSTER
Maria is a STEM student in year 12 who is currently studying 4 A-levels. She loves playing volleyball, running and has recently started trying martial arts! Alongside this, Maria loves reading and listening to music.
NOAH
lAMBETH
Noah is a Year 10 student from Lambeth who is passionate about all sports and the opportunities and experiences that this can bring young people. He particularly loves running and badminton as well as mountain biking.
dEMI
REDBRIDGE
Demi is a resilient persevering and focused Year 12 student in sixth form. He is Creative and Immensely interested in sport and health.
He participates in a lot of sport such as football , running and swimming maintaining and prioritising fitness. Demi loves Film , politics and connecting with new people which is also 2 of the 3 subjects he studies.
yusuf
REDBRIDGE
Yusuf is a dedicated advocate for youth engagement and a newly appointed borough representative for the London Youth Games. Drawing on extensive experience from initiatives supporting young people across multiple boroughs, he is passionate about using sport to foster inclusivity and empowerment. Yusuf enjoys running and football and is committed to inspiring more young people to embrace the transformative power of teamwork and physical activity.
jessica
SUTTON
Jessica is passionate about sports and enjoys playing tennis on Tuesdays and Saturdays while also helping coach on Fridays. She plays cricket on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and has worked at The Oval during the summer, an experience she loved. A dedicated Crystal Palace supporter, she also enjoys spending time with friends who share her love for tennis and cricket.
AMBER
CROYDON
Amber is a Year 11 student from Croydon who is passionate about sport and youth participation. She plays for England Korfball and plays Netball in National and Regional squads. She aims to inspire as many people as possible. She also enjoys watching movies and spending time with her family.
TIMI
GREENWICH
Timi is a Year 14 student from Greenwich who is passionate about using content creation to get young people involved in social action. He represents his local borough in the UK Youth Parliament and aspires to be Mayor of London one day. He also loves songwriting, football, gaming, and listening to music on the scooter ride to college.
JEMIN
MERTON
Jemin is a Year 11 student from Merton who attends school in Hammersmith. She is passionate about volunteering and has enjoyed swimming and running since she was young, currently preparing for a sponsored half-marathon. In her free time, she loves reading and playing the cello.
ANDY
SOUTHWARK
Jinwoo is a second year undergraudate at King’s college London studying Sport & exercise medical sciences. He has been playing football for over 10 years in various different teams. He has always had a passion of improving the infrastructure of youth sports within his country.
iZZY
EALING
Izzy is a Year 10 student from Ealing who’s passionate about increasing and widening the range of sporting opportunities available for young people. She loves hockey and plays for Ealing’s U18 and W1s while also coaching the U8s at her club. In her free time, Izzy enjoys: climbing, reading and walking her dog.
aisha
bexley
.Aisha is a Year 11 student from London who is passionate about making a change in her borough and making sport more widely available.She is a athlete who also helps coach the u10 athletes aisha loves track and also playing football.
kether
havering
Kether is a Year 11 student from Havering studying Religious studies, Mandarin, Latin and art. Away from studies he compete in foundational class motorsport [for a rental karting team] loves reading and aspires to represent the continent of Africa in a sport that has never seen and individual from Africa.
AIYANNA
bROMLEY
Aiyanna attends Harris Academy Orpington, she loves reading, political/governmental debates but most importantly she loves a good laugh and she find those whenever she is with her friends. She is committed to making the world not only a better place, but a safer and healthier place for not only her peers/family but also for the future generations.
AMIR
WALTHAM FOREST
Amir is a passionate, self-driven individual who thrives in challenging situations and is committed to continuous self-improvement, both in sports and beyond. As the motivated Club Captain of the Borough of Waltham Forest Gators swimming club, he leads by example. Outside of his sporting pursuits, Amir enjoys exploring nature and going on walks to stay grounded and inspired.
ANANYA
WANDSWORTH
Ananya is a student at Putney High School.
In addition to preparing for her GCSEs, she is an avid debater and enjoys rowing. She has an interest in reading and philosophy, and is keen to help sport become an inclusive activity for all those who are disabled.
WINNER
CAMDEN
Sam is a Year 12 student from Kingston upon Thames studying Sports and Exercise Science. He is a keen T34 wheelchair racer and competes nationally enjoying track and road races. He would like to be a coach in wheelchair racing for England Athletics one day. Sam also likes gaming, swimming, and going to the cinema.
ALIZA
HARROW
Aliza is a Year 11 student from Harrow who loves sports, particularly badminton, she is quite passionate about helping people reach their full potential. Apart from this she loves going on long walks.
FARHAN
BARNET
Farhan is a Year 11 student from Tower Hamlets with a passion for sports and getting young people involved in the activities they love. At 14, he founded a small organization in partnership with the Haringey Basketball Association and has built a strong network with major companies supporting his vision. In addition to pursuing a university scholarship through NCSA, Farhan enjoys playing basketball, rowing, and working towards setting a world record in the 100m row.
ALEXIA
BARKING&dAGENHAM
Alexia, a Year 12 student from Barking & Dagenham, studies psychology, sociology, and Spanish. Passionate about working with people, she is always eager to help others. She enjoys dance, which has strengthened her teamwork skills, and has a lifelong love for animals. In her free time, she likes going on walks and has recently taken up the gym.
CHARLOTTE
HAMMERSMITH&FULTHAM
Charlotte is a Year 10 student at St Paul’s Girls School who swims nationally and is passionate about inspiring young people to discover a love for sport, just as she did. Alongside her rigorous training she loves to pursue her creative side by painting or playing the cello. Charlotte hopes to encourage young athletes to chase their goals and find their confidence through sport.
Izzzy
HAckney
Izzy, a student from Hackney, is passionate about football and is dedicated to increasing girls’ participation in the sport. She coaches multiple teams, including the Leyton Orient Trust primary school team in Hackney and Girl Keepers, and also works as a part-time referee. Beyond playing and coaching, she enjoys watching football matches and analysing the broader issues within the system, advocating for positive change.
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