Laureus World Sports Academy

Dame Tanni is a member of the Laureus World Sports Academy.

The academy is a group of 44 sporting legends, who are invited to become members and who then nominate their peers for membership.

The Laureus World Sports Academy is backed by founding Patrons: DaimlerChrysler and Richemont.

The Founding Patrons underwrite and stage the Laureus World Sports Awards and provide core funding for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.

Photo:  RAMALLAH, October 26, 2008 – "Aim High" Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson and Laureus Chairman, Edwin Moses, pose with Palestinian refugees basketball players at a west bank visit to encourage The Power of Sport to change lives.

Click here to view Dame Tanni presenting Laureus Sportsman of the Year Award to Lance Armstrong >>

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