Sports for All

Sports for All

Sports for All is a podcast about speaking to people who are passionate about sport and overcoming barriers to accessing sporting opportunities. It is a way for people of all ages, particularly young people, to feel empowered and encouraged to get involved in the sporting world. The Sports for All Podcast is hosted by Eden Byrne who is a youth social activist from Northern Ireland. Eden is passionate about inclusivity and accessibility for young people and does a lot of campaigning around mental and physical health. She uses her love of sports, such as taekwondo, to encourage people to get involved in youth social action.

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December 19, 2025 11 mins

This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Abigail Cornea. Abigail is a 19yr old tennis player, who lives in London and is currently studying biomedical science through the Open University.

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This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Hinal Daga, who is 14 years old and from Leeds. She enjoys a wide variety of different sports, including badminton, and is a passionate advocate and change maker, as well as a host of her own radio show.

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December 5, 2025 22 mins

This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Akshita Bhandari, who is from India and currently based in Dessau, Germany after she went there for her Master's. She is a design researcher and a creative strategist, and probably out for a run the rest of the time singing Linkin Park songs out loud.

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November 28, 2025 13 mins

This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Lucia Barron, who is from Uruguay and currently studying at UWC East Africa in Tanzania. She is 18 years old and started playing football when she was 8. Lucia has also played volleyball since she was 13, and more recently, at her new school, she began playing basketball and frisbee.

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November 22, 2025 16 mins

This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Merve Yilmaz. Alongside sports, Merve values the awareness and strength of the human body, supporting this journey with her passion for music. The connection she builds with nature, movement, and rhythm continues to inspire both her professional and personal life.

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November 14, 2025 20 mins

This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Alice Wilans. Alice is a 26 year-old Special Olympian from Surrey, who won both a gold and silver medal at the Turin Special Olympics World Winter Games this year.

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November 7, 2025 20 mins

This episode of Sports for All Podcast features James Rimmer. A lifelong sport-obsessed enthusiast and proud Portsmouth FC fan, James’s journey has included playing high-level cricket, running seven marathons, and completing an Ironman triathlon for charity. Having taught PE for seven years in Devon and London, he now channels that same energy into helping young people have the confidence to get out there and move more.

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November 1, 2025 27 mins

This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Yazz Hansford, who is an 18 year-old youth social activist, skier, and runner from Dorset. She has worked with many organisations and charities, including Centre for Youth Voice and Participation People.

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October 24, 2025 15 mins

This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Anna Calvert, who is a social media activist and keen supporter of all women’s sports, as well as youth opportunities. Anna is working with the likes of World Rugby World Cup and FIFA on social media and consultancy, and she has a goal of being a sports lawyer and agent.

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October 17, 2025 18 mins

This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Reeva Godara, who is a former National-level sports Shooter and participated in Nationals for five years in the 50m Rifle 3P, Prone event, and 10m Air Rifle event.

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October 10, 2025 27 mins

This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Yota Englezou, who is an English teacher from Greece passionate about lots of different sports and women's fitness.

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October 3, 2025 28 mins

This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Anura Mathis M.A., LPCC, who trains in martial arts (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling). She started training in 2021 after leaving a domestically violent relationship. She sought out martial arts for self-defense but fell in love with mastering techniques and confidence. She practices as an EMDR Therapist focused on treating trauma in people of all ages.

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This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Emily Wilkins and Holly Grimes. Holly Grimes works in sport across Greater Manchester, bringing people and organisations together to make sport and physical activity more inclusive and accessible for everyone. She's especially passionate about creating opportunities for young people to lead and get involved — whether that’s through local clubs, sporting events, or youth programmes. Sh...

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September 19, 2025 24 mins

This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Nur Hakeemah Burhanudin, who is an 18 year old British taekwondo national athlete representing the south region of England. She has been a competitive athlete for almost 3 years now, but training in general for almost 15 now (crazy how time flies!). She holds a 3rd Dan Black belt, specialises in poomsae, and has been teaching as a coach/assistant for over 6 months now. She's also done...

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September 12, 2025 29 mins

This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Panti Sarkwah Ebenezer and Nayah Nawaane. Panti Sarkwah Ebenezer is a sports analyst, pharmacy student, and suicide prevention advocate. Nayah Nawaane is a medical student and captain of the UGMS female soccer team, who is passionate about sports equity, women’s health, and inspiring the next generation of female athletes.

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September 5, 2025 25 mins

Nathália Pichinin is a student, writer, speaker and founder of The Aurora Institute, an international student-led initiative focused on amplifying access to good quality education and college preparation to high school students all around the world.

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August 29, 2025 25 mins

Ciara McCarthy is a disability content creator and activist who shares their experiences as a multiply disabled person. They have cerebral palsy, autism, and profound hearing loss. Growing up with two sisters who played shinty, Ciara often had to adapt and find their path in sport. At 12, they discovered wheelchair basketball, and by 20, they found a passion for wheelchair rugby. Through their content, Ciara highlights the realitie...

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August 22, 2025 26 mins

This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Martin Murray, who is the current PR & Stakeholder Engagement Lead for Ireland's recognised LGBTQIA+ Sporting body. On top of this, Martin was the founder and chair of Ulster's first LGBTQ+ GAA team, Belfast Frontrunners, The Lagan Mermaids and Ulsters LGBTQIA+ Sports Day. He has worked with and supported most of the LGBTQ+ Sports teams in Ireland and works with many of the NGB's ...

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August 15, 2025 5 mins

This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Kira Magill, who is a 15 year-old rugby player from Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland.

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August 8, 2025 18 mins

This episode of Sports for All Podcast features Memphis Ayoade, who is deeply passionate about youth empowerment and social action. Memphis is driven by a mission to provide young voices with a platform for expression and growth.

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