Hometown Heroes
Hometown Heroes
The countdown to Birmingham 2022 continues, and whilst we’re getting ready to welcome some of the world’s top athletes, we’re also shining the spotlight on those that go the extra mile to develop sport, encourage participation and promote physical and mental wellbeing in their community.
Meet the Hometown Heroes – the volunteers, coaches, managers, and grafters who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep grassroots sport alive. They’re the local champions making a real difference in the West Midlands. Read their stories below.
Introducing your Hometown Heroes
Haseebah Abdullah
Windmill Boxing Gym
Naseem Akhtar BEM
Running, Cycling & Fitness: Saheli Hub
Dave Heeley OBE
Charity Runner
Steve Mroso
Basketball: Team Birmingham Elite
Kevin Dillon
Lions Amateur Boxing Club
Jeevan Chagger
City of Birmingham Hockey Club
“Every childhood ambition
and every podium pursuit
Every legend that you can name
Grew from grassroots”
Yasmin Nessa
Saltley Women’s Football Club
Ricardo D’Alva
Basketball: City of Birmingham Rockets
Salma Bi BEM
Grassroots Cricket Champion
Sarah Scanlon
Ernesford Grange Netball Club
Joan Hunter
Netball Coach
Kevin Redmond
Solihull Moors Football Club
“These actions aren’t for plaudits, for finance or for fame
It’s an instinctive purpose to help others shine
without the need to know their name”
Ranjit Singh
Wolverhampton Wresting Club
Kirsty Davie
Birmingham Moseley Women’s Rugby
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