Sign up for 2015 To enter next year’s Tower Hamlets Neighbourhood Games contact Shahadul Haque on... Sport Inspiring young people “We have so many inspiring young people in Tower Hamlets who are enthusiastic about supporting younger children and their communities in general.” chris willetts of thysf 07956 555272 Jasmine takes aim in the archery The wrecking ball was a popular event Leopards leap to famous win Once again the annual Tower Hamlets Youth Sports Foundation Neighbourhood Games proved a massive success and athletes and volunteers have all received glowing praise from the organisers. Photos by Kois Miah Continued from back page The Stepney East Sharks narrowly saw off the Blackwall Buccaneers in the athletics which included sprints, middle-distance runs, a standing long-jump and a vortex throw. The Shadwell Stingrays, led by former Bishop Challoner students Chantelle Mortimer and Sakira Begum, won the archery while the Bow West Broncos took the BMX title. Former Swanlea students Kamrul Islam and Mohammad Leemon were victorious in the racket sports, with their Spitalfields Storm and Mile End West Menaces teams winning the badminton and tennis. Limehouse Lizards mini-club, led by former Sir John Cass student Khan Trinh, caused a minor upset in taking the cricket title, with the Old Ford Owls losing out in the final. Tower Hamlets Youth Sport Foundation manager Chris Willetts said: “We have so A youngster fires in a shot Hashim and Ibrahim contest the judo many inspiring young people in Tower Hamlets who are enthusiastic about supporting younger children and their communities in general. “I never fail to be amazed and heartened by the atmosphere and relationships we see flourishing at this event and there is no doubt in my mind that sport has an almost unique place in enabling that. “This programme has gone from strength to strength and the support of the Lloyds Community Programme and the more about the 2015 event contact Shahadul Haque on 07956 555272 or email shahadul_ haque@yahoo.co.uk Liban and Hasib competing in the basketball A volunteer on a BMX Subomi wins the 800m i nvo lvement o f volunteers from City companies certainly adds an important dimension.” To f i n d o u t 30 NEWS FROM TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 1 – 7 SEPTEMBER 2014
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