LYG33

We deeply value the voices of young people and recognise the importance of including them in internal decision-making processes. We therefore run the LYG33 programme to empower young Londoners aged 14–24 to influence youth sport across London.

By involving young Londoners directly, we ensure that our initiatives remain relevant and accessible. Through LYG33, they consult with senior leaders and actively shape the organisation, with our commitment to embedding their influence at the heart of London Youth Games to drive meaningful change.

Benefits of being involved in LYG33

Represent the voice of young Londoners and shape the future of London Youth Games.

Broaden your network and access exclusive experiences and opportunities.

Achieve an accredited award with ASQ to build your CV.

Develop the confidence to achieve your future ambitions.

WHAT IS LYG33?

Wondering what our Youth Leadership Programme that empowers young Londoners to influence the future of LYG and wider sport is all about? Discover more about the programme by watching below.

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Video case study – Jheanell's experience of LYG33

Jheanell has gained invaluable confidence through LYG33, using her voice to address key issues and shape the future of the London Youth Games.

Programme Outline

The season for LYG33 runs from October 2024 to October 2025.

Additional events and opportunities are available in between these dates.

1. Leadership Days

October 2024
(Leadership Team only)

2. Introduction Evening

December 2024

3. LYG33 Residential

February 2024

4. LYG33 Session 1

March 2025

5. LYG33 Session 2

April 2025

6. LYG33 Session 3

May 2025

7. LYG33 Session 4

June 2025

8. LYG33 at LYG Finals Festival

July 2025

9. LYG33 at LYG33 Event

Sept 2025

10. LYG33 Graduation & Celebration Evening

October 2025

Safa

LYG33 Chair As LYG33 Chairperson, Safa plays a pivotal role in creating life changing opportunities for young Londoners through putting youth voice at the heart of London Youth Games and shaping the LYG33 programme. Safa is also part of the LYG Board as a Young Trustee.

Julia

LYG33 Vice Chair As LYG33 Vice Chair, Julia works alongside the other Vice Chair to ensure youth engagement is effectively represented and integrated into LYG, shaping the future of the Games. Julia oversees the ‘Elevating Marketing & Comms’ and ‘Diversifying Workforce’ groups, and provides leadership to the LYG33 Leadership Team, supporting progress and ensuring projects run smoothly.

Ealaf

LYG33 Vice Chair As LYG33 Vice Chair, Ealaf works alongside the other Vice Chair to ensure youth engagement is effectively represented and integrated into LYG, shaping the future of the Games. Ealaf oversees ‘Delivering Sport As Young People Want It’ and ‘Enhancing School Sport’’.groups, and provides leadership to the LYG33 Leadership Team, supporting progress and ensuring projects run smoothly.

Sophie

LYG33 Senior Marketing Lead Sophie collaborates with the Marketing & Communications Manager to ensure our marketing, social media, and communications reflect the needs and interests of young people and shaping our marketing strategy.

Leah

LYG33 Marketing Lead Leah partners with our Marketing & Communications Manager to ensure our marketing, social media and communications are representative of what young people want and need. This will include bringing new ideas for our social media channels, supporting with content creation around LYG33 and inputting into our marketing strategy.

Kya

LYG33 Event Delivery Lead As Event Delivery Lead, Kya partners with our Senior Delivery Manager and Sports & Events Officer to enhance the experience for participants, spectators, and volunteers at London Youth Games events and gain insight in the planning, organisation and delivery of large-scale events.

Ishan

LYG33 Sports Lead As Sports Lead, Ishan partners with our Sports Manager to ensure our portfolio of sports is representative of what young people want from a London Youth Games offer.

Micah

LYG33 Workforce Lead As Workforce Lead, Micah partners with our Youth & Workforce Development Manager to support the development of London Youth Games volunteering and leadership opportunities. This includes our Young Leaders and GamesForce programmes.

Andrea

LYG33 Inclusion Lead Andrea's role as Inclusion Lead is to work alongside the Disability Activation Manager to advocate for underrepresented groups, gathering insights from young participants to drive meaningful change.

Timi

LYG33 Inclusion Lead In collaboration with the Disability Activation Manager, Timi champions the voices of historically underrepresented groups. His role is to provide valuable insights into their experiences and help shape future improvements.

Felix

LYG3 Impact Lead As Impact Lead, Felix partners with our Sports & Workforce Officer to better understand and showcase the impact of London Youth Games and will work to implement a youth voice feedback system for participants at events based on LYG33 recommendations.

Vivaan

LYG33 Business Development Lead As Business Development Lead, Vivaan partners with our Sports, Business Operations & Events Officer to identify how LYG operations can be developed to better support the young people we serve.

Shanpy

Kingston Shanpy is passionate about creating opportunities in sport for young people, striving to make it more accessible and inclusive for the next generation.

Yana

Tower Hamlets Yana loves to spread the joy of sports and wants to encourage more people to get involved with the LYG events and other competitions.

NOAH

Lambeth Noah is passionate about all sports, particularly running, badminton and mountain biking, and the opportunities and experiences that this can bring young people.

Yusuf

Redbridge Yusuf is involved in multiple initiatives supporting young people across boroughs and is passionate about using sport to foster inclusivity and empowerment. He's committed to inspiring more young people to embrace the transformative power of teamwork and physical activity.

Amber

Croydon Amber is passionate about sport and youth participation and aims to inspire as many people as possible.

TIMI

Greenwich Timi is passionate about using content creation to get young people involved in social action.

ANDY

Southwark Jinwoo is studying Sport & Exercise Medical Sciences and is passionate using this to improve the infrastructure of youth sports within his country.

IZZY

Ealing Izzy is a hockey player and coach who’s passionate about increasing and widening the range of sporting opportunities available for young people.

Aisha

Bexley Aisha is athlete and assistant coach who is passionate about making a change in her borough and making sport more widely available.

AIYANNA

Bromley Aiyanna is committed to making the world not only a better place, but a safer and healthier place for not only her peers and family but also for the future generations.

ANANYA

Wandsworth Ananya is a rower who's keen to help sport become an inclusive activity for all those who are disabled.

ALIZA

Harrow Aliza loves sports, particularly badminton, and is passionate about helping people reach their full potential.

FARHAN

Barnet Farhan is passionate about youth sports. At 14, he founded an organisation with the Haringey Basketball Association, building a strong network with major companies to support his vision.

Izzy

Hackney Izzy is passionate about the benefits of football and is dedicated to increasing girls’ participation in the sport.

contact us

If you would like to join the programme as a coach, mentor or ambassador,please contact Emma Cranston at emma@londonyouthgames.org.

be a part of the 2025/26 cohort

LYG33 applications are now closed for the 2024/25 season. If you or someone you know is interested in taking part in the 2025/26 season, please register your interest below to be the first to hear when applications open.

HannaH

HARINGEY

Hannah is a student from Haringey who studies IT at college. She is really passionate about sports and her favourite sport is football. She also enjoys coding.

Tomas

NEWHAM

Tomas, a Computer Science student, manages operations at Genesis Futsal Club, supporting admin tasks and coaching youth teams. He launched a girls’ team from scratch, boosting female futsal participation and helping players join top London academies. Tomas combines holistic sports programs to foster cognitive, social, and academic growth.

Maria

WESTMINSTER

Maria is a STEM student in year 12 who is currently studying 4 A-levels. She loves playing volleyball, running and has recently started trying martial arts! Alongside this, Maria loves reading and listening to music.

dEMI

REDBRIDGE

Demi is a resilient persevering and focused Year 12 student in sixth form. He is Creative and Immensely interested in sport and health.
He participates in a lot of sport such as football , running and swimming maintaining and prioritising fitness. Demi loves Film , politics and connecting with new people which is also 2 of the 3 subjects he studies.

jessica

SUTTON

Jessica is passionate about sports and enjoys playing tennis on Tuesdays and Saturdays while also helping coach on Fridays. She plays cricket on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and has worked at The Oval during the summer, an experience she loved. A dedicated Crystal Palace supporter, she also enjoys spending time with friends who share her love for tennis and cricket.

JEMIN

MERTON

Jemin is a Year 11 student from Merton who attends school in Hammersmith. She is passionate about volunteering and has enjoyed swimming and running since she was young, currently preparing for a sponsored half-marathon. In her free time, she loves reading and playing the cello.

kether

havering

Kether is a Year 11 student from Havering studying Religious studies, Mandarin, Latin and art. Away from studies he compete in foundational class motorsport [for a rental karting team] loves reading and aspires to represent the continent of Africa in a sport that has never seen and individual from Africa.

AMIR

WALTHAM FOREST

Amir is a passionate, self-driven individual who thrives in challenging situations and is committed to continuous self-improvement, both in sports and beyond. As the motivated Club Captain of the Borough of Waltham Forest Gators swimming club, he leads by example. Outside of his sporting pursuits, Amir enjoys exploring nature and going on walks to stay grounded and inspired.

WINNER

CAMDEN

ALEXIA

BARKING&dAGENHAM

Alexia, a Year 12 student from Barking & Dagenham, studies psychology, sociology, and Spanish. Passionate about working with people, she is always eager to help others. She enjoys dance, which has strengthened her teamwork skills, and has a lifelong love for animals. In her free time, she likes going on walks and has recently taken up the gym.

CHARLOTTE

HAMMERSMITH&FULTHAM

Charlotte is a Year 10 student at St Paul’s Girls School who swims nationally and is passionate about inspiring young people to discover a love for sport, just as she did. Alongside her rigorous training she loves to pursue her creative side by painting or playing the cello. Charlotte hopes to encourage young athletes to chase their goals and find their confidence through sport.