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Tanni Grey-Thompson backs initiative to unite generations of GB&NI Paralympians

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has hailed the launch of an initiative to unite every athlete who has competed at a Paralympic Games for Great Britain and Northern Ireland as an “amazing opportunity”. With Paris 2024 on the horizon, the new ...

04 Jun 2024 at 17:48

Sport

WRU sexism allegations ‘moment’ to change sports culture – Tanni Grey-Thompson

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has said allegations of sexism and discrimination against the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) are an opportunity for all other sport organisations in the country to change their culture. The Sport Wales chair was ...

15 Feb 2023 at 15:50

Sport

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson made interim Yorkshire chair before Lord Patel exit

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has been appointed as interim chair of Yorkshire. Thompson moves up from her role as board member and non-executive director, with Lord Kamlesh Patel stepping down at the club’s next annual general ...

19 Jan 2023 at 14:05

Sport

Independent football regulator could cover women’s game, minister says

The independent football regulator, which is set to govern the men’s game in England, could one day be expanded to include women’s football, a Government peer has said. Baroness Twycross said the body, which the focal point ...

17 Mar 2025 at 18:01

Sport

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson’s struggles to Paris ‘absolute disgrace’ – GB chief

ParalympicsGB chef de mission Penny Briscoe branded Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson’s struggles to reach Paris 2024 an “absolute disgrace” and feels the episode encapsulates the daily difficulties endured by disabled people. ...

28 Aug 2024 at 14:15

Sport

Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson had to ‘crawl off train’ at London King’s Cross

One of Britain’s most famous Paralympians had to “crawl off a train” at London King’s Cross station because no-one was there to help her, she said. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson travelled on a train from Leeds to London ...

27 Aug 2024 at 12:30

Lifestyle

Tanni Grey-Thompson: ‘Not every Paralympian has an inspirational story – they’re just sportspeople’

Famed as a trailblazer for disability sport and now a peer in the House of Lords, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is still fighting to be seen on public transport – and against “constant” misconceptions. “I think I’ve ...

29 Nov 2023 at 10:20

Sport

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson: Yorkshire paying price for handling of racism case

Yorkshire’s initial response to the Azeem Rafiq racism case was “poorly handled at almost every step”, according to the club’s interim chair. The club are awaiting sanctions from the Cricket Discipline Commission ...

05 Jul 2023 at 14:23

Sport

Committee members step down amid row over axing of female football teams

Six committee members who voted to axe their football club’s female section – leaving 100 women and girls without a club – have stood down following an outcry, a local politician has said. Lioness Beth Mead led ...

10 Jun 2024 at 16:33

Lifestyle

Tanni Grey-Thompson: ‘I think disability still gets forgotten’

Tanni Grey-Thompson’s huge determination and fierce competitive spirit led her to become one of Britain’s greatest Paralympic athletes. But retiring 18 years ago has not knocked the fight out of this ...

29 Jan 2025 at 08:00

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