Rugby legend who inspired millions when he came out as gay, and who this year broke down stigma around HIV by revealing he is living with the condition

Promising young footballer who went blind at the age of seven has been earmarked as a future England star

Group of parents and neighbours created Playing Out, a scheme that closes streets to traffic one day a week so kids can play outside safely

Swimmer who overcame a series of painful injuries and setbacks to become a three-time world champion

After his dad passed away, Alfie set up a charity campaign to support other children affected by bereavement

Trailblazing campaigner against racism in football established and led the anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out for 25 years

Liverpool FC legend worked tirelessly to help heal a community in the wake of the Hillsborough disaster and has raised millions to fight cancer

Britain’s fastest-ever woman made history with victory in the 200m at this year’s World Championships 

Breaking down barriers and uniting people of all ages, including refugees, people with disabilities and asylum seekers, through a mutual love of table tennis

“Iron Gran” triathlete and founder of a charity promoting sport for older people is living proof that it’s never too late to start exercising