History makers, move makers and….. beer makers? This TOTW has it all.
Bonus points to anyone that can guess Sam’s favourite sport based on the past few weeks’ picks!
Dan Pembroke
Paralympic champion and master brewer
Dan is cool, that’s one of the many reasons why I have picked him this week. BBC Sport’s Katie Falkingham shone a light on Dan’s incredible achievements. Foremost, he’s a two-time Paralympic and world champion in the F13 javelin – for athletes with a visual impairment. On top of his amazing sporting feats, he’s brewing beer too. After winning gold in Paris, he started working with a craft brewery to commercialise his products.
Diego Gomez
Brighton midfielder
The Paraguayan scored four goals, including a first half hat trick, for the Seagulls in their Carabao Cup tie at Barnsley. The third goal, however, deserves a nomination all on its own. A volley from nearly 40 yards out that was struck perfectly to bend away from the keeper and into the net. Hang it in the Louvre.
Aitana Bonmati
Three time Ballon d’Or winner
Aitana Bonmati became the first women’s footballer to win the ballon d’Or three times after a fantastic season at FC Barcelona. The Spanish midfield maestro, who was awarded the trophy by none other than Andres Iniesta, won this trophy off the back of a season that saw her score the winner in the Euro’s final, the domestic treble and reach the champions league final.
Nike & Spotify
Using music to get girls moving
Nike and Spotify have unveiled “Make Moves” – a campaign to inspire girls to move to one song every day. The campaign is supported by leading athletes and artists globally who are aiming to get girls moving more. A 2024 WHO study found that 85% of teen girls globally aren’t meeting the recommended guidelines for physical activity.
