Nigel Harrison
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Husband, dad, grandad; CEO Yorkshire Sport Foundation; lover of all things sport, as well as Oldham Athletic
Joined February 2012
A further statement from me following the events in Rotherham yesterday
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Was great to welcome Tim Hollingsworth up here on #YorkshireDay to meet with West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin and South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard to see how Place Partnerships can make a difference.
"Right now, we don’t all have the same opportunities to get involved in physical activity close to home, work or education." That’s why we have begun expanding our Place Partnerships to the communities who need the most support to live more active lives. Read more:
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As the Men's football enters the quarter-final stage at #Paris2024, we're looking at the role an award-winning walking football session has played in supporting the health and wellbeing of men in the Dearne Valley. #PowerOfSport
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It's Yorkshire Day & the Olympics are in full swing - with sporting legends from our region doing us proud as part of @teamgb 🏅 Today, I met with @Sport_England and @YorkshireSport to help make sure that more children in our region have the chance to follow in their footsteps.
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#Paris2024 is showing once again that port has the power to excite and entertain. But it also has the power to bring communities together through the efforts of community organisations like @LSTENLeeds.
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This is the fourth Olympics where women have competed in boxing, with Leeds' Nicola Adams the first woman to win a gold medal in 2012. 'Punch Like a Girl' is an episode of The YSF Podcast, reflecting on a project that got more women involved in the sport. https://t.co/LvNBrIPrUG
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The YSF Podcast · Episode
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Olympians Adam Peaty and Kimberley Woods have spoken candidly about their mental health. Research shows that being active can reduce your risk of depression by up to 30%. Babur experienced anxiety and depression, and says that climbing changed his life. #PowerOfSport
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An incredible show of resilience, perseverance and talent from the Yorkshireman! Congratulations, Tom Pidcock - Olympic Champion!
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"I’m connecting with friends and new people...with my community and its rugby club." Some shared experiences of being part of a team between #TeamGB athletes and Anna, who shared her story of joining a local rugby team with us in 2021. https://t.co/8zo4GLXSZa | #PowerOfSport
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If you asked someone not involved in a team sport for three words to describe what they thought it was all about, they may not be the first words that they come up with.
"These are my best friends for life" 🏉 Rugby sevens is underway at @Paris2024, and our women's team are hoping their special bond will take them all the way. Go behind the scenes at our preparation camp. 👉 https://t.co/WBh5S8D8tl
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Our brand new Sport Leeds website is live! Find out more about us, our partners and our services at https://t.co/mejE6YXZz3 Our mission is to create a thriving community where everyone can achieve their sporting ambitions, contributing to a healthy and prosperous Leeds.
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Time's running out to complete @_ukactive's Digital Futures 2024 consultation! ⌛ In a new blog, @YorkshireSport's Data and Insight Manager explains more about the valuable insights it provided them. https://t.co/qQNdaYGD8m
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Yorkshire Sport Foundation's data and insight manager invites everyone to complete the Digital Futures Survey, a tool designed by ukactive and Sport England.
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South Yorkshire by Bike 🚴♀️ We’re delighted to launch our interactive maps so you can get out and explore this summer. Follow this link to plan your route: https://t.co/bqObYM88mv
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We're proud to host the Sheffield hub of @NCSEMengland here at @SHU_AWRC, helping to improve the health and wellbeing of the nation through sport, exercise, and physical activity 🏃 | Find out more about the NCSEM's impact over the last 12 years 👇 @movemoresheff
London 2012 legacy to 2024 - learn more about the NCSEM's impact over the last 12 years here: https://t.co/1h9VVPkBQ4
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We're Going For Green with @Sport_England, are you? 💚 If you're a sport and physical activity organisation, be part of the pledge to become more sustainable.
"AND HE'S OFF! 🚲✨ @Chris_Boardman has officially started #PedalForParis! He's headed to the @Team_BMC, his first stop en route to Paris. Want to support #PedalForParis and commit to new ways of becoming sustainable? You can sign the #GoingForGreen pledge:
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Through #PedalForParis, @Chris_Boardman is urging the sports sector to get serious about climate change. Sign our #GoingForGreen pledge to commit to new ways of becoming sustainable, like: ⚡️ Reducing energy usage 🗑️ Recycling waste 👉 https://t.co/PAPr2mNg1C
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We are delighted to share the next film in our #storysofar series! Today we share Imran's story which highlights the positive impact of JU:MP on him and his family. 📹 https://t.co/R0kmxkOICS
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