British champion and Olympic high jumper, Dalton Grant was the special guest at last week’s 7th annual Ealing Sports Awards which took place at William Perkin High School in Greenford.
The awards, which celebrate sporting people, clubs, coaches and volunteers from across the borough, were presented by the Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Yvonne Johnson.
Two people received Outstanding Contribution to Sport awards. Onkar Singh MBE who has taught 10,000 students karate at Combat Karate Club in Southall since 1977 was chosen for his award alongside Paul Bray who has been involved in handball in the borough for over 50 years and is a founding member of West London Eagles.
Leila Newth, who competes for Ealing Southall and Middlesex Athletics Club was presented with the Junior Sports Person of the Year award. Leila said: “Athletics is a huge passion of mine, made even better because of my supportive club. Ealing, Southall & Middlesex AC have a brilliant team of coaches who help me to be the best athlete I can be.”
Ealing Sports Awards 2024 winners
Coach of the Year – Md Tanvir Ahamed, London Tigers
Inclusive and Active – Selina Eshun, Contact Ealing
Adult Sports Person – Patris Mughalzai, Boxing
Adult Volunteer – Cameron Baillie, Featherstone School Sports Partnership
Junior Volunteer: Rowan Simpson, Rugby and Tasharn Dawkins, Basketball
Junior Sports Person – Leila Newth, Athletics
Sports Club of the Year – Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club
Junior Club of the Year – Ealing Southall & Middlesex Athletics Club
Outstanding Contribution to Sport Onkar Singh MBE, Combat Karate Club and Paul Bray, West London Eagles Handball Club.
Ealing Council’s cabinet member for Thriving Communities, Councillor Blerina Hashani said: “Congratulations to our winners and everyone shortlisted. It’s wonderful to see the passion, talent and dedication of the sports people, volunteers and coaches in our borough. We are lucky to have such a thriving network of sports clubs and facilities in the borough and I especially want to thank those volunteers who put their heart and soul into giving people these opportunities.”
