London Youth Games Launches First-Ever Podcast: Game On – Champions of the Streets
London Youth Games is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever podcast series, Game On: Champions of the Streets. This inspiring series explores the experiences of elite athletes who once competed in or played a role with the London Youth Games, showing how representing their borough helped them develop into the people they are today.
For over 48 years, London Youth Games has provided young Londoners with life-changing sporting opportunities and Game On: Champions of the Streets continues this legacy by sharing inspiring stories from athletes who have gone on to achieve their potential.
Throughout the series, listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look into the lives of incredible athletes. Each episode offers inspiring conversations, insightful stories and first-hand accounts of how these athletes overcame challenges and progressed through their careers.
Here are the seven episodes you can look forward to, each offering inspiring conversations, insightful stories, and motivation for young athletes.
Episode 1: Javier and Joaquin Bello – British Beach Volleyball Champions
The Bello Brothers, British No.1 ranked beach volleyball players and recent gold medal winners on the World Tour in Brazil, discuss their transition from indoor to beach volleyball, balancing academics with sport and building their personal brand.
Episode 2: Christine Ohuruogu – Olympic and World Champion Sprinter
Four-time Olympian Christine Ohuruogu MBE shares her experience of competing at the 2012 Olympics near her childhood home in East London, overcoming setbacks in her career and transitioning to life beyond athletics, including studying law and becoming an author.
Episode 3: Shanice Beckford-Norton – Basketball Athlete and Mentor
Commonwealth Games silver medallist and EuroCup Women Champion Shanice Beckford-Norton talks about breaking barriers in basketball, her experience with the London Youth Games and her aspirations for the future.
Episode 4: Emmanuel Oyinbo-Coker – Commonwealth Gold Medallist Para-Sprinter
Para-sprinter Emmanuel Oyinbo-Coker reflects on how the London Youth Games shaped his development, his incredible experience in winning gold at the Commonwealth Games and his advice for young athletes.
Episode 5: Perri Shakes-Drayton – Olympian and TV Personality
Olympic athlete and multiple European and World Champion Perri Shakes-Drayton shares her journey from aspiring computer engineer to world-class athlete, her experience running the London Marathon and life after competitive sport.
Episode 6: Geoff Thompson MBE – Karate Champion and Social Change Advocate
Five-time World Karate Champion Geoff Thompson discusses his transition from elite sport to youth development, his founding of the Youth Charter charity and how he uses sport to drive social change.
Episode 7: Deborah Alawode – British Record-Holding Weightlifter
Commonwealth Games weightlifting athlete Deborah Alawode talks about her love for the sport, overcoming self-doubt and her pride in representing Great Britain.
Whether you’re a proud partner of the Games, parent or a young participant looking for inspiration, Game On: Champions of the Streets aims to motivate and inspire you!
Listen now on all major podcast platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
