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Sport Scotland - YPSP

I catch up with three members of the Sports Scotland Young People's Sports Panel


Stephanie Knight, George Gornall and Emmanuel Gebreyes join me for an inspiring chat


How they got involved in sports?


How they got involved with the young Sports Panel?


What were their goals and aspirations whilst on the panel?


The importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion


How to make sport more accessible for everyone


This podcast has lots of discussion points and some really important subjects discussed


I was super inspired by all three of my guests


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