Congratulations to four of our London Thunder basketball players who have been selected for the Levelling the Playing Field 2023 London awards.
Our awards nominees are:
Young Person Of The Year
Ceren Temur – Palace for Life Foundation
“Her passion for the game and persistent desire to better herself has a positive impact upon the other young females at the session.”
Josie Furner – London Thunder Basketball Club
“She is a quiet, thoughtful leader who is also fiercely competitive and never gives up even when the going gets tough.”
Cecilia Victorious – London Thunder Basketball Club
“We are proud to have her in our team and see a bright future ahead for her.”
Richard Kiala – London Thunder Basketball Club
“Richard is a young player who keeps developing his already remarkable skills, no matter which obstacles come along.”
Young Cohort Of The Year
Under-16s girls’ team – London Thunder Basketball Club
“We are nominating this group because of the support and mentorship they have shown to each other and all the younger players in the club.”
The awards event takes place at the flagship DECATHLON store in Surrey Quays, London on 1st March 2023 and will celebrate staff, role models, leaders and young people from across the LtPF network who have shown dedication, overcome adversity, inspired others and impacted positively on their community.
The awards ceremony will be followed by a day of fun, celebration and sport, including virtual reality golf, yoga, table tennis and tennis on the store’s spectacular open-air rooftop courts overlooking Canada Water!
Winners will also get vouchers to spend in store and prizes from our funders London Marathon Charitable Trust. For further information visit the Levelling the Playing Field website.
