By Prof Dr Ian Blackshaw
BBC Sport, in collaboration with Sport Partnership Summit, have inaugurated the BBC Green Sport Awards, to promote a greener future in sport.
According to sport adventure broadcaster, Ed Leigh:
“Sport is not immune from climate change!”
There are five categories awarding individuals and organisations around the world, who are actively contributing to a more sustainable future through their sporting profile and practices:
- Teamwork Award
- Ambition and Impact Award
- Evergreen Athlete 2022
- Athlete of the Year
- Young Athlete of the Year
For more information on the criteria and rules for the different categories, log onto: https://www.bbc.com/sport/61495217.
All the winners will be featured in the BBC Green Sport Awards programme, which will be available in October.
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