Panathlon has “massive impact on leadership skills”
School staff at our South East Regional Secondary Swimming Final revealed how older pupils’ leadership skills have flourished as a result of competing in Panathlon. The competition on Friday 28…
Panathlon’s “pathway to excellence” is priceless for pupils with SEND
Teachers at our North West Regional Kurling Final praised Panathlon for offering “a pathway to excellence” for pupils with disabilities and special needs. Seventeen schools from across the North West…
Head Boy Malachi wins Panathlon’s top Jack Petchey Foundation award
Malachi Edewor’s remarkable list of achievements has been recognised with Panathlon’s top 2024 Jack Petchey Foundation Outstanding Achievement award. Malachi, a pupil at Riverside School in Haringey, has global development…
Panathlon helps Joseph hurdle barriers and develop love of sport
Joseph Parslow has a long list of barriers that could prevent him from enjoying sport – but his impressive efforts to overcome them have earned him a Panathlon Jack Petchey…
Award winner Ellie is an inspiration to her disabled peers
Panathlon veteran Ellie Stewart has become a confident, independent role model for other disabled pupils at Chadwell Heath Academy – and her inspiring journey has been recognised with an award….
Amazing Amelie wins our Jack Petchey Foundation Hassan Ahmed Sports award
Amelie Wawn’s teachers describe her as ‘fearless’ and ‘a powerful role model’ – attributes that have earned her Panathlon’s prestigious 2024 Jack Petchey Foundation Hassan Ahmed Sports Award. Amelie is…
Brave Lucas wins our Jack Petchey Foundation Young Leader of the Year award
Panathlon has rewarded 12-year-old Lucas White for his wonderful achievements as a Panathlon Young Leader despite living with a life-limiting condition which will soon force him to use a powerchair…
Panathlon helps Aaron make his first friends at school
Panathlon has played a crucial role in helping Aaron Ahmetaj overcome his anxieties and make his first friends at Rush Green Primary School in Romford. Ten-year-old Aaron has autism and…
‘Panathlon has given him his confidence back’
Yassir Farah from Stratford Manor School has “got his confidence back” thanks to Panathlon – and his amazing progress has been recognised with our Woodland Group East London Outstanding Achievement…
Doucecroft pupils Oliver and Bailey honoured with Woodland Group awards
Two pupils from Doucecroft School have been recognised in Panathlon’s Woodland Group Essex Outstanding Achievement awards for the remarkable turnaround in their attitude towards PE and sport. Oliver (pictured above)…
Panathlon gives Gabrielius a safe route into sport
Gabrielius Misurenkovas has epidermolysis bullosa – a rare genetic life threatening disorder that causes fragile, blistering skin. Through Panathlon and his own incredible determination, he refuses to let his condition…
How Panathlon set Erin on the path to Paralympic potential
Teenager Erin O’Flaherty has been selected for the England Athletics Para Academy training programme – and she says Panathlon set her on the path to sporting success. Erin was introduced…
Panathlon gives Lucas the chance “to be just like everyone else”
Panathlon gives 11-year-old Lucas White the opportunity “to be just like everyone else” by representing the school, being competitive and taking on sports leadership roles. Lucas has Duchenne muscular dystrophy,…
Watch: Triumphant St Michael’s team given Guard of Honour by their peers
St Michael’s CofE Primary School pupils were given an emotional Guard of Honour from fellow pupils after returning from our Greater Manchester 10-pin bowling final with gold medals. The pupils…
‘He’s become a totally different kid’
Panathlon’s growing pathway of competitions in Surrey has had a huge impact on pupils with special needs this academic year – with one boy in particular becoming “a totally different…
Finn named Panathlon’s Jack Petchey Foundation Outstanding Achievement winner
Finn Bartholomew from Alexandra Park School in Haringey has won Panathlon’s Jack Petchey Foundation ‘Outstanding Achievement’ award for his extraordinary determination and long list of sporting accolades. As well as…
James jumping for joy at Jack Petchey Foundation award
James Barrett’s impressive list of sporting feats have earned him Panathlon’s prestigious Jack Petchey Foundation ‘Hassan Ahmed Sporting Achievement’ award for 2023. James is a pupil at Doucecroft School in…
Chloe and Angel-Jane earn Jack Petchey Foundation runner-up awards
Chloe Wingrove and Angel-Jane Moloney were named joint runners-up by the judges in Panathlon’s 2023 Jack Petchey Foundation Outstanding Achievement awards. Chloe, a pupil at Doucecroft School in Colchester and…
Arsenal amputee footballer Isaac Addai credits Panathlon for kickstarting his career
Arsenal amputee footballer Isaac Addai says he “would not be the player I am today” without the opportunity to compete in sport at school given to him by Panathlon. Isaac,…
Freya-May revels in ‘level playing field’ at Panathlon deaf gala
Freya-May Perkins revelled in the opportunity to compete on a ‘level playing field’ with her deaf peers at Panathlon’s Deaf Secondary gala at the London 2012 Aquatics Centre. Freya-May, 11,…
Panathlon empowers children in Flintshire who felt sport was “out of their reach”
Panathlon has energised and empowered children with special needs across mainstream schools in Flintshire who previously thought sport was “out of reach” for them. Panathlon began delivery in North Wales…
Peter’s progress rewarded with Outstanding Achiever prize
Doucecroft School pupil Peter Vaughan has been rewarded for “totally changing his attitude to physical activity” with our Woodland Group Essex Primary Outstanding Achiever runner-up trophy. Peter, 11, who has…
How Panathlon has ‘helped turn Joseph into happy and confident young man’
Panathlon has helped turn Doucecroft School pupil Joseph Parlow into “a confident, happy young man” and his progress was rewarded with our Woodland Group Essex Primary Outstanding Achiever winner’s trophy. …
Panathlon reward Scarlett for her “massive progress” in sport
Scarlett Rickwood has been awarded Panathlon’s Southend Outstanding Primary Achiever award in association with Woodland Group for her amazing progress in sport. Scarlett is a pupil at Greenways Primary School…
