Beckham & Littler: Athletes Honoured | UK News - News Directory 3

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Several prominent figures in the sports world have been recognized in the UK's latest⁤ honors list. Teenage⁤ darts sensation Luke Littler and reigning world champion Luke Humphries are among those⁣ receiving honors, both awarded MBEs.

Alistair Brownlee,⁣ a celebrated⁤ triathlete with two Olympic gold medals (London 2012 and Rio 2016) and four world championships, has been awarded an⁤ OBE. Brownlee retired in November of last year at age 36.

Virginia Wade, the last british woman to win Wimbledon in 1977, receives a CBE from King Charles.

Deta Hedman,known as "The Heart of Darts," earns an OBE. Hedman is a two-time ⁢World Masters winner and a three-time Dutch Open champion.

Monica Vaughan,⁤ a paralympic swimmer ⁤who secured five gold medals at the 1976 Toronto games, also receives an OBE⁤ at ⁢the⁣ age ⁤of 73.

Former fast bowler Devon Malcolm, who played 40 Test matches for England, ⁤is also being honored with an OBE.

Rachel Daly, ⁢a key member⁣ of England's Euro 2022 winning women's squad, receives an MBE. ⁣Daly, who retired from international duty in April 2024, has 84 caps⁣ for her country.

Wheelchair tennis player ⁤Andy Lapthorne, ⁢a 17-time grand slam winner with four⁣ Paralympic medals, is also awarded an MBE.

Natasha Jonas, a trailblazing British boxer and two-weight world champion, receives an MBE. She⁣ was the first British woman to box at an Olympics in 2012.

Steven Davies, who ⁢had a 20-year cricket career, ⁢is also awarded an MBE.

David "Syd" Lawrence, a ⁢former England international cricketer diagnosed with Motor Neurone disease in 2024, receives an MBE.

Northern Irish⁢ motorcycle racer Michael Dunlop, record holder for wins at the Isle of Man TT, is also recognized with an MBE.

Golfer Trish Johnson, with a nearly 40-year career including two LPGA Championships, receives an MBE.

What's next

The recipients will be formally ⁣presented with their honors⁢ at investiture ceremonies.