To achieve these, the committee aims to:
1) Encourage members of the Jamat from all walks of life to regularly & meaningfully taking part in sport & physical activity.
2) Maximise sporting success, tell sporting success stories and organise major events for all to participate in.
3) Cultivate and help to contribute to a more productive, sustainable & responsible sports sector.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to postpone various events, including the Jubilee Cup. Whilst we are hoping for the return of live events in 2021, the health and safety of the Jamat is paramount to everyone within the institutions and we await Government and institutional guidance before we can confirm upcoming events.
However, if the last 12 months has taught us anything, it is that we must always be ready to adapt according to our circumstances. Since the first National lockdown in 2020, we have hosted a number of virtual sports and fitness classes on Zoom, hosted by our members of the Jamat specialising in these areas.
Virtual Exercise Clubs
Virtual classes have included Body Conditioning, Football, Zumba and Gymnastics 101 to name just a few!
Classes, which are free and easy to join via Zoom, are set to continue. Please follow Ismaili UK social media channels to find out about upcoming classes of for more information please contact us at [email protected].
You can also share your running, walking and cycling journeys wilth ellow Ismailis across the UK, via Strava - an app designed by athletes, for athletes!
For details on upcoming events, see below:
AKYSB Cycling Club
AKYSB Walking Club
Online Chess Challenges
We have begun monthly Online Chess Tournaments, which are accessible for everyone of all ages and abilities! This blitz style tournament has attracted both beginners and elite players, with a system that matches games based on performance. Visit our social media pages for upcoming dates.
Couch to 5km
Couch to 5K is for everyone. Whether you've never run before or if you just want to get more active, we invite all members of the Jamat to join us in this challenge. This 9 week plan, an NHS initiative originally created by Josh Clark, involves 3 runs a week, with a day of rest in between, and a different schedule for each of the 9 weeks. Further information coming soon.
The Sport Show
AKYSB UK is proud to lead a global programme called The Sport Show, which identifies and showcases the inspiring stories of elite athletes from cross the globe, with exclusive intertviews. To see all of these stories on Ismaili TV On-Demand, click here.
