{"id":7916,"date":"2025-12-30T03:26:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T03:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=7916"},"modified":"2025-12-30T03:26:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T03:26:23","slug":"new-year-honours-2026-jayne-torvill-christopher-dean-sarina-wiegman-recognised","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=7916","title":{"rendered":"New Year Honours 2026: Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean &#038; Sarina Wiegman recognised"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Knighthood<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Christopher Dean (former ice skater), for services to ice skating and to voluntary service<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Damehood<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Jayne Torvill (former ice skater), for services to ice skating and to voluntary service<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Sarina Wiegman (England football manager), honorary damehood as she is a Dutch national<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Jonathan Davies (former Welsh rugby player), for work as president of the Velindre Cancer Care Trust<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Daniel Levy (former Tottenham Hotspur executive chairman), for services to charity and the community in Tottenham<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Leah Williamson (England captain), for services to football<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Fergus McCann (former Celtic chief executive) for services to the economy and charity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Zoe Stratford (England captain), for services to rugby union<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Derek Brewer (former Nottinghamshire and MCC chief executive, and former board adviser, England and Wales Cricket Board), for services to cricket<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Dr Ann Budge (former chair and chief executive officer, Hearts), for services to sport and to the community in Midlothian<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Dr James Craig (former Celtic player), for services to Scottish football and to charity<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Gabby Logan (broadcaster), for services to sports broadcasting and to charity<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">John Mitchell (England head coach), for services to rugby union<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Barry O&#8217;Brien (cricket administrator), for services to the law, to cricket and charity<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Marlie Packer (England international), for services to rugby union<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Sarah-Jane Perry (squash player, grassroots champion and mentor), for services to squash<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Stuart Pringle (chief executive officer, Silverstone Circuit), for services to motorsport<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Paula Radcliffe (broadcaster and former athlete), for services to sport<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Clive Tyldesley (broadcaster), for services to sports broadcasting and to charity<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Gill Whitehead (chair, Women&#8217;s Rugby World Cup 2025), for services to women&#8217;s rugby<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Dr Frances Akor (non-executive director, UK Anti-Doping), for services to sport<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Joe Appiah (athlete), for services to sport, public health and public service<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Susan Briegal (chief executive, World Netball) for services to sport<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Daniel Costello (chair, Spartans Football Club), for services to community, sport and youth development<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Kerry Davis (former England international), for services to football and to diversity in sport<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Simone Fisher (director of equality, diversity and inclusion, Professional Footballers&#8217; Association), for services to football<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Alex Greenwood (England international), for services to football<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Isa Guha (broadcaster and former England cricketer) for services to inclusivity and cricket<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Megan Jones (England international), for services to rugby union<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Tara Jones (referee), for services to rugby league<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Sadia Kabeya (England international), for services to rugby union<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">James Keothavong (umpire), for services to tennis and tennis umpiring<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Ellie Kildunne (England international), for services to rugby union<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Louise Kingsley (director of performance, Great Britain rowing team), for services to sport<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">David Laing (chair, Scottish Borders Disability Sports Group) for services to sport<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Julia Lee (former referee and advocate for women&#8217;s rugby league), for services to rugby league<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Sarah Massey (managing director, Women&#8217;s Rugby World Cup 2025), for services to women&#8217;s rugby union<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Rhys McClenaghan (gymnast), for services to gymnastics<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Dr Ritan Mehta (head of medical and team doctor, England women&#8217;s football team), for services to football<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">David Perks (athletics coach), for services to athletics<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Kambiz Ramzan Ali (Taekwondo master) for services to taekwondo and the community<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Toby Roberts (Olympic champion), for services to sport climbing<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Georgia Stanway (England international), for services to football<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Ella Toone (England international), for services to football<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Nigel Travis (boxing coach), for services to boxing and the community<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Keira Walsh (England international), for services to football<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Colin Wright (co-founder, Rushmoor Gymnastics Academy), for services to women&#8217;s gymnastics<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Marie Wright (co-founder, Rushmoor Gymnastics Academy), for services to women&#8217;s gymnastics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/articles\/cy0p75qn0qqo?at_medium=RSS&#038;at_campaign=rss\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knighthood Christopher Dean (f&hellip; 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