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GB Taekwondo have launched new initiatives to engage ethnically diverse communities. Check out their initiatives below & Youth Sport Trust's involvement in Race Equality Week.
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GB Taekwondo's senior coaches and talent pathway are ethnically diverse, which we hope all national governing bodies of sport will one day be able to emulate.
To further ensure inclusion for its sport, GB Taekwondo have also been developing interventions to promote its sport and ensure ethnically diverse communities feel welcome. One example of an initiative is the Breaking Down Barriers project. With GB Taekwondo hosting an Iftar, with Paul Buxton the CEO attending and supporting. GB Taekwondo also took the opportunity to learn about the challenges Muslim athletes face whilst observing fasts and used the project to also bring people together to celebrate an important moment for fellow teammates and colleagues.
This was the first time an Olympic/Paralympic sport had held an event like this.
Youth Sport Trust's involvement in the Race Equality Matters - Race Equality Week 5 Day Challenge, which took place earlier this year was an important step in promoting race equality within our organisation. During this week, Youth Sport Trust actively shared the daily challenges across our internal communication channels.
These challenges sparked and served as a catalyst for meaningful conversations about race equality among our colleagues. By encouraging discussions and reflections on race-related issues, we aimed to foster understanding and inspire action towards positive change within both our organisation and the broader community.
A notable example of our dedication to this cause was our collaboration with Sporting Equals, where we shared three open Trustee roles with the Sporting Equals LeaderBoard alumni, with the aim of ensuring these positions are available to a diverse demographic. This not only highlighted our commitment to diversity and inclusion but also created leadership opportunities within the sports community.
It was encouraging to witness the enthusiasm and dedication from everyone who participated in this initiative. These conversations are vital for advancing our commitment to race equality, fostering more proactive action, and ensuring that our workplace remains inclusive for all.
