Robert Macklin nominated for Glasgow Times Sporting Champion of the Year

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That this House congratulates Robert Macklin on his nomination for the Sporting Champion of the Year award at the Glasgow Times Community Champion Awards 2026; recognises his outstanding contribution to youth sport and the local community through his work with the G15 Pickleball Group in the constituency of Glasgow West; notes that Mr Macklin has worked with a group of young people over several years, supporting their development and helping them reach new levels of sporting achievement; further notes that members of the team have gone on to win both singles and doubles titles at the national championships, as well as winning the Scottish Open; celebrates Mr Macklin’s dedication to developing the team and supporting young players to compete in tournaments across the UK; further recognises the vital role that youth workers, coaches and volunteers play in creating opportunities for young people to participate, develop confidence and achieve their potential; believes that community sport can have a lasting positive impact on young people by developing teamwork, resilience, discipline and a sense of belonging; and wishes Mr Macklin the very best of luck with his nomination and every success in his continued work supporting young people and growing pickleball in the local community.