by Johanna Bolhoven | Oct 15, 2019 | News
Manchester City Council in partnership with the official charity partner the Diane Modahl Sports Foundation are delighted to announce that this year, the City of Champions Special Recognition Award will go to Vincent Kompany for his contribution to North West Sport...
by Johanna Bolhoven | Oct 15, 2019 | News
The World Academy of Sport (WAoS) recently announced three individuals who have been shortlisted to be considered for its inaugural ‘International Award for Excellence in Sports Education’, which will be presented at the Manchester Sports Awards in October 2019. And...
by Johanna Bolhoven | Oct 15, 2019 | News
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of John Russell as the new Chair of the Diane Modahl Sports Foundation Trustee Board (DMSF). John takes over the reins from Jim Battle, who formally stepped down after two years in the position of Chairman at DMSF. As Group...
by Johanna Bolhoven | Oct 15, 2019 | News
DMSF recently held their inaugural Charity Golf Day raising over £4,500 for the Foundation. The tournament, which was held on Thursday 26 September, was a huge success with some great golf, wonderful competition and camaraderie amongst the players and team DMSF. Diane...
by Johanna Bolhoven | Oct 9, 2019 | News
Former World Champion, Ricky Hatton MBE, has been announced as one of the inductees to be added to the City of Champions Hall of Fame 2019. Hatton first turned professional in 1997 after a stellar amateur career. He won the British light-welterweight title in 2001...
by Johanna Bolhoven | Oct 1, 2019 | News
The ‘City of Champions’ gala dinner is an annual event that aims to acknowledge and celebrate the success of people in the areas of sport, education and business, who are giving back to the next generation of champions. Manchester City Council in partnership with the...
by Johanna Bolhoven | Oct 1, 2019 | News
CEO of leading, social-first marketing agency, Social Chain and entrepreneur, Steven Bartlett, has been announced as one of the new inductees to be added to the City of Champions Hall of Fame 2019. Steven Bartlett is the 27-year-old CEO of Social Chain Group – a...
by Johanna Bolhoven | Oct 1, 2019 | News
Join Diane and friends from 6pm on Thursday 14 November 2019, for an evening of styling and dining at Harvey Nichols, Manchester. Special guests include British track and field athletes Abigail Irozuru and Jess Taylor Jemmett, who will share their inspirational...
by Johanna Bolhoven | Oct 1, 2019 | News
DMSF has received a cash donation raised from recycling plastic and the cost saving initiatives of local providers, from their local community. The money has been raised as a result of cost savings from recycling plastic cutlery and bottles, and [upon hearing about...
by Johanna Bolhoven | Sep 3, 2019 | News
21-year old Aimee Pratt has been officially selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the World Athletic Championships in Doha, competing on 27th September 2019, 5pm (UK Time). Aimee, who was discovered by DMSF aged 13, is supported and coached by...
