Beyond Sport Summit

The Beyond Sport Summit is taking place from 7-9 July 2009 in London, UK. Get the latest updates and news about the Summit here!

What's the Beyond Sport Summit all about?

The Beyond Sport Summit is bringing together young people, political leaders, private sector actors, social entrepreneurs, sports industrialists and global media chiefs to discuss the power of sport to change people's lives.

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A call for a 90-minute ceasefire

09 July 09 |
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A challenge was set for participants at the Beyond Sport Summit
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Project helping youths in Iraq is awarded Most Courageous Use of Sport

09 July 09 |
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Scott Lee won Most Courageous Use of Sport for the work he does with kids in Iraq who are affected by conflict. Read more

Awards for governing bodies and socially responsible corporations announced

09 July 09 |
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Awards for netball, cycling and disability sport were celebrated by 500 attendees at the Beyond Sport Summit. Read more

Beyond Sport Summit's First Two Awards Announced

09 July 09 |
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Open Fun Football Schools and Goals for a Better Life were recognised by receiving awards in the Sport for Peace and Children's Rights categories respectively...
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Blair starts the first Beyond Sport panel

09 July 09 |
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Tony Blair rarely sits down, so it’s quite impressive that we’ve got him in a chair for a full 50 minutes right now speaking on how sport can trigger change. Read more

Palestinian and Israeli sports leaders meet at Beyond Sport Summit

09 July 09 |
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Nick Keller, Founder of Beyond Sport, opened the final and main day of the Beyond Sport Summit with a welcome, Sport does not solve wars, it cannot be Read more

Day 2 Ends with a talk from Michelle Ford

08 July 09 |
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Michelle Ford, Olympic Swimming Gold Medallist and Beyond Sport Ambassador, finished the day with a plea to the sport and development leaders... Read more