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Maha's Story

After joining Wicketz in Pollokshields, Glasgow, Maha initially faced barriers as a girl playing cricket in a predominantly male environment. Rather than step back, she persevered and has since become a Wicketz volunteer and coach, helping create a more welcoming environment for other girls and encouraging more young people to take part.

Inspire Award

Maha is the first recipient of the Lord’s Taverners EDI Champion Award, selected by the charity’s inaugural cohort of Youth Ambassadors in recognition of her resilience, leadership and impact within her community.

Through youth voice activities and community events, Maha has helped shape Wicketz around the needs and perspectives of local young people, while challenging perceptions around girls and women in sport. Her confidence and leadership have also supported her ambition to become a doctor, with Maha crediting the skills she developed through cricket as helping her pursue her goal.

Maha’s example continues to inspire others and change attitudes towards inclusion across her community.

Inspire Award Winner

Maha

October 2026

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