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Our Impact

SUCCESS STORIES

Read inspiring tales of Panathlon's transformative effect on individuals and schools

Read how Panathlon has changed the lives of competitors, helping them overcome barriers and fulfil their potential

Panathletes

Our Young Leaders (usually 14 to 19-year-olds) get hands-on experience working with children with disabilities and special needs. Read about the many benefits young people have gained from the role.

Young Leaders

Panathlon has a proven 'ripple effect' on many of the schools who participate in our programmes. Read testimony from teachers about the wider benefits of joining our programmes.

Schools

Roll of Honour

Check out the winners of our regional outstanding achievement awards dating back to 2003.

Our Outstanding Achievement Awards for secondary-age pupils have been supported by the Jack Petchey Foundation for over 10 years, supplemented recently by a primary category and the Woodland Primary Achievement Awards in Essex.

London and Essex Awards

With support from our sponsors we award many regional prizes to our most outstanding achievers.

Regional Awards

Independent research has proven the massive impact that Panathlon has on young people’s lives

81%

of schools said Panathlon had enabled children’s first ever experience of competitive sport

88%

said Panathlon provides an appropriate structure and event pathway

92%

of schools said they have increased sports provision as a result of participating

100%

reported increased self-esteem in competitors

Read the research
  • “For some pupils it is the first time they have taken part in a competition, and they feel very proud to represent the school. To take home a trophy or medal gives them a massive confidence boost and I find they are now much more motivated to improve in sporting aspects.”

    Deio Brunelli, Health and Wellbeing Coordinator, Ysgol Hafod Lon in Penrhyndeudraeth
  • “Some of our children struggle at school, but Panathlon is where they can excel. It’s very important to have this level playing field because they can’t always access everything we provide at school. For them to feel included and represent our school – which they don’t often get to do – is superb. We’ll be at the next Panathlon event. We’re hooked!”

    Sue Basquil, Special Needs Coordinator, Holy Family Primary School, Slough
  • “I’ve enjoyed every single experience I’ve had with Panathlon. They’re just incredible. I keep all my medals in a drawer but I have to be careful because my sister likes to steal them – she’s like a magpie!”

    Douglas Hook, 10, Hempsted Primary School, Gloucester
  • “Sport has been the making of my son in terms of personal confidence and attitude towards school – and Panathlon has been a massive part of that. It has been a gateway for him. It has encouraged him to try out lots of other things which he might not have wanted to before. In fact, it has inspired us all as a family.”

    Parent of Panathlete, Buttsbury Primary School, Essex
  • “Regardless of what medal they get, the pupils are beaming when they go back into school and all their class mates are proud of them. That’s not just for one day – they talk about it all year. It has a massive, massive ripple effect across the whole school.”

    Mitchell Browning, Head of PE, Coldfall Primary School, Muswell Hill, North London
Read all our testimonials

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Find out how your school can join Panathlon - as either competitors or Young Leaders. Also use the buttons below to support Panathlon through fundraising in school or as an individual.

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