Game On: Champions of the Streets
Game On: Champions of the Streets
Podcast Description
Welcome to Game On: Champions of the Streets!London Youth Games has been a springboard for many Londoners to go on and achieve great things – and now, we’re bringing their stories straight to you.Game On: Champions of the Streets is our first-ever podcast, which 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.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.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of resilience, personal growth, and athletic achievements, with episodes highlighting topics such as overcoming stereotypes, the impact of community support, and life after competitive sports. Examples include in-depth conversations with athletes like Shanice Beckford-Norton discussing her journey in the Commonwealth Games and Christine Ohuruogu reflecting on her setbacks and triumphs during her athletic career.
Welcome to Game On: Champions of the Streets!
London Youth Games has been a springboard for many Londoners to go on and achieve great things – and now, we’re bringing their stories straight to you.
Game On: Champions of the Streets is our first-ever podcast, which 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.
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.
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!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deborah Alawode is a GB and Commonwealth Games weightlifting athlete and British record holder.
In this episode, we cover:
- How she fell in love with weightlifting and how she knew she wanted to take it seriously.
- How she deals with tough days, how she overcomes self-doubt and how she motivates herself to keep pushing forward.
- Her experience of getting the Commonwealth Games 2022 call up and what representing her nation meant to her.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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