Izuchukwu OkosiFormer England international, David Beckham, among several British athletes, was on Friday night honoured for his contributions to sports and humanity.
Beckham was also joined at the knighthood ceremony by Billy Boston, and actor Gary Oldman on a King’s Birthday Honours that also recognises Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman
Join our WhatsApp ChannelDart players Luke Littler and Luke Humphries were awarded MBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Former tennis player Virginia Wade is the only British woman to have won titles at all four majors.
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The occasion also witnessed the recognition of other athletes who gave represented the Britain with distinction at major sporting events.
Also recognised at the occasion include Aston Villa women’s captain, Rachel Daly.
Beckham was one of England’s best footballing talents of his era.
Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.
