Angling Cymru is delighted to confirm the appointment of Leif Thobroe to its Board as Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
As someone who is deeply committed to EDI in sport and the impact sport can have on people’s lives, Leif is currently Regional Partnership Senior Officer for the Central South Region at Disability Sport Wales, as well as being a Disability and Inclusion Tutor.
He is also a former Team GB Para Athlete in taekwondo where he was a British National Champion, European silver and World bronze medalist.
Leif said: “I’m delighted to have been offered the position – and am looking forward to joining the board and working closely with them to ensure that the new strategy will be centered around tackling inequalities within the sport and increasing participation.”
Keith Warburton, Chairman of Angling Cymru, said: “On behalf of the Angling Cymru Board, I would like to welcome Leif and his unique skill set.
“His appointment – and the experience he brings – is a welcome addition to the Board and greatly strengthens our organisation, as we move forward into an exciting period with the development of our new angling strategy for Wales."
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