Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic heroes from Tokyo dominate New Year’s honors list with gold doubles Jason And Laura Kenny Obtaining a Knighthood and Damehood respectively.
gold medalist Hannah Cockroft, Tom Daly, Adam Ptu And Max Whitlock was among other star names identified with the OBE since the summer, while the US Open tennis champion Emma Radukanu MBE done.
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Radukanu became the first British woman since Virginia Wade in 1977 to win a Grand Slam and the first qualifier of any nationality to do so. She said of her honour: “I feel very proud and grateful to be listed to receive an MBE from Her Majesty the Queen. This year has been full of wonderful surprises for me, so it would be great to end 2021 with this appointment.” It’s special.”
Steve Holland, Assistant Manager England men’s football team, has been awarded an MBE for helping the team to the final of Euro 2020, their first major final appearance in 55 years. And this Chelsea Women’s Manager Emma Hayes Receives an OBE after helping the club retain its Women’s Super League title and reach the Champions League final.
Team GB won a total of 65 medals at the Tokyo Olympics, becoming cyclist Jason Kenney. Country’s most successful Olympians When he won his ninth medal – and seventh gold – on the final day. He has now been awarded a knighthood, while his wife Laura has become a Dame following his two medals. The most decorated British female Olympian of all time, After winning Madison and a team winning a silver medal in Japan, she has won a total of six Olympic medals, five of them gold.
Fellow track cycling star Matt Walls has been awarded an MBE following his all gold, while Beth Shriver and Charlotte Worthington receive equal respect after them Gold Medal in BMX Racing and Freestyle, respectively. men’s cross country Mountain Biking Gold Medalist Tom Pidcock An MBE is awarded, while British Cycling’s performance director, Stephen Park, becomes a CBE.
diving star Daly’s first gold medal In her fourth game, she was recognized with an OBE as part of her services to sports, LGBTQ+ rights and charities. His 10m synchro partner Matty Lee has been awarded an MBE.
Gymnast becomes OBE after Whitlock Claiming Gold in the Men’s Pommel Horse In Tokyo – his third Olympic gold medal overall. Pete, Joe Retains her 100m breaststroke titleHe has also been awarded an OBE after leading Britain to its best ever performance in an Olympic swimming competition, as the team won eight medals. he also took Gold in 4x100m mixed medley relay, and his teammates in that event – Kathleen Dawson, James Guy, Anna Hopkin and heat contestant Freya Anderson – have all been awarded MBEs.
Double Gold Medalist Tom Dean Also received MBE along with his 4x200m men’s freestyle relay partners Guy, Matthew Richards, Duncan Scott and heat swimmer Callum Jarvis. British Swimming Performance Director Chris Spice was awarded the OBE.
Hannah Mills also becomes an OBE with him 470 class sailing gold medalist partner In Tokyo, Elidh McIntyre is accredited with an MBE. 49er gold medal winning pair Stuart Bithel and Dylan Fletcher-Scott have also been awarded MBEs.
gold medalist boxer lauren price And Galal Yafai Awarded MBE, as Triathlon Mixed Relay Gold Medal Winning Team Johnny Brownlee, Jess Learmuth, Georgia Taylor-Brown and Alex Yee. British Olympic Association chief executive Andy Anson has been awarded an OBE for services to the sport, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eight-time Paralympic gold medalist Jodi Kandi has been awarded a CBE, while an OBE has also been awarded to Tokyo Paralympic champions Natasha Baker, Cockroft, Kadina Cox, Aled Davis, Bethany Firth, Hannah Russell, David Smith and Sophie Wells Is.
swimmer Reece Dunn and Massey Summers-Newtoncyclist Jaco Van Gasso and Ben Watson, triathlete Lauren Steadman and athletes Owen Miller and Thomas Young are among other Paralympic gold medalists awarded an MBE, while British Paralympic Association chief executive Mike Sharrock has been awarded an OBE.
Former football player Gary Bennett’s work with the show Racism the Red Card group has been recognized with an MBE, while Stephanie Moore, widow of former England football captain Bobby, has been awarded an OBE for services to the Bowel Cancer Research Fund. Is.
Jamie Jones-Buchanan has been recognized with an MBE for services to the community in rugby league and Leeds, while six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rhee has become an OBE.