Nothing is better than a role model to encourage others to surpass their own expectations !
For this simple reason some sportsmen merit a knighthood and others only recognition. Alas, simple recognition is just ephemeral, like a mention now and again in a sports report. There is no durable accolade for a British Athlete which draws attention to a sportman who has, for example, beaten a World Record or even obtained a Gold Medal at the Olympic Games but is now retired.
Andy Murray may get a Knighthood but Fred Perry 77 years ago did not ! Likewise, there are sports which are less appreciated, an example being boxing.
The real problem is that there are no world bodies which could supervise the decoration of deserving sportsmen and women.
However, this is something which could be undertaken in Britain to encourage British youth. A suitable insignia with letters to be placed behind the Sportsman's name would be a cherished recognition and encouragement ! A top sportsman, Professional or pure Amateur, who has spent years aiming to be the best in his field, has as much merit as a University graduate !
Could the British Government not set up a Study Group to define the rules which could lead to the recognition of a meritorious sportsman or woman ?
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