Chris Hoy Knighted?
31 December 2008, 10:21 AM
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Bruce Forsythe has been doing an easy well paid job for 500 years - why should he be knighted for it ?
Chris Hoy has given youngsters something to aim for and something to aspire to - Much more worthy imho.
Chris Hoy has given youngsters something to aim for and something to aspire to - Much more worthy imho.
31 December 2008, 10:36 AM
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I think people like Hoy do deserve some recognition but there are far, far more unsung heroes out there that deserve it more.
For example, both my kids had to have 3-4 blood transfusions whilst still in the womb (and several when born) or they would have died.
The Prof. who did these and who has also researched, developed and implemented many medical procedures over his lifetime to save prem. babies and those like mine, has to date received no recognition at all.
He's been doing it for 30 years and has even put his own money into it due to lack of funding.
He only works in the NHS and does NO private work.
He, to me anyway, is who the word 'dedicated' was invented for.
Sadly these kind of people, and there are thousands of them, get overlooked all to often for honours.
For example, both my kids had to have 3-4 blood transfusions whilst still in the womb (and several when born) or they would have died.
The Prof. who did these and who has also researched, developed and implemented many medical procedures over his lifetime to save prem. babies and those like mine, has to date received no recognition at all.
He's been doing it for 30 years and has even put his own money into it due to lack of funding.
He only works in the NHS and does NO private work.
He, to me anyway, is who the word 'dedicated' was invented for.
Sadly these kind of people, and there are thousands of them, get overlooked all to often for honours.
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31 December 2008, 10:43 AM
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If someone performs in sport consistently for 15-20 years then I suppose an honour is merited.
For someone earning millions each year for either driving quickly or kicking a football about, then I'm not so sure....
For someone earning millions each year for either driving quickly or kicking a football about, then I'm not so sure....
31 December 2008, 10:44 AM
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I'm afraid I'm in the above mentioned 'ride a bike fast and become a Sir' is a bit odd.Again,as above,just winning those medals was the peak
Mind you,the whole honours system is a load of junk.Ever since I watched the English cricket team awarded the AWaT medal (Actually won a Test) I take no notice
31 December 2008, 10:47 AM
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Sir Steve redgrave for example.....A winner at several Olympics
31 December 2008, 10:52 AM
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I think people like Hoy do deserve some recognition but there are far, far more unsung heroes out there that deserve it more.
For example, both my kids had to have 3-4 blood transfusions whilst still in the womb (and several when born) or they would have died.
The Prof. who did these and who has also researched, developed and implemented many medical procedures over his lifetime to save prem. babies and those like mine, has to date received no recognition at all.
He's been doing it for 30 years and has even put his own money into it due to lack of funding.
He only works in the NHS and does NO private work.
He, to me anyway, is who the word 'dedicated' was invented for.
Sadly these kind of people, and there are thousands of them, get overlooked all to often for honours.
For example, both my kids had to have 3-4 blood transfusions whilst still in the womb (and several when born) or they would have died.
The Prof. who did these and who has also researched, developed and implemented many medical procedures over his lifetime to save prem. babies and those like mine, has to date received no recognition at all.
He's been doing it for 30 years and has even put his own money into it due to lack of funding.
He only works in the NHS and does NO private work.
He, to me anyway, is who the word 'dedicated' was invented for.
Sadly these kind of people, and there are thousands of them, get overlooked all to often for honours.
Nominate someone for an honour : Directgov - Do it online
I don't know him so I can't do it for him - but you should
31 December 2008, 10:54 AM
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You should nominate him for an award.
Nominate someone for an honour : Directgov - Do it online
I don't know him so I can't do it for him - but you should
Nominate someone for an honour : Directgov - Do it online
I don't know him so I can't do it for him - but you should
I never knew we minions could do that!
31 December 2008, 10:56 AM
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Sir Chris Hoy: KBE, PhD
4 Times Olympic Champion
Olympic Games Silver
Olympic Games Team Sprint Record
World Best Team Sprint Record
Olympic Games 200m FS Record Holder
Olympic Games Kilo Record Holder
Sea-level World Kilo Record Holder
World Record Holder 500m FS
9 Times World Champion
5 World Silver
4 World Bronze
2 Times Commonwealth Champion
2 Commonwealth Games Bronze
Commonwealth Games Kilo Record Holder
Commonwealth Games Team Sprint Record Holder
26 World Cup Golds
10 World Cup Silver
4 World Cup Bronze
European Champion
International Japanese Keirin Champion, 2007
4 Times Emirates Lonsdale Trophy winner
Think if you look at his record he has done more than the olypimc this year
Olympic Games Silver
Olympic Games Team Sprint Record
World Best Team Sprint Record
Olympic Games 200m FS Record Holder
Olympic Games Kilo Record Holder
Sea-level World Kilo Record Holder
World Record Holder 500m FS
9 Times World Champion
5 World Silver
4 World Bronze
2 Times Commonwealth Champion
2 Commonwealth Games Bronze
Commonwealth Games Kilo Record Holder
Commonwealth Games Team Sprint Record Holder
26 World Cup Golds
10 World Cup Silver
4 World Cup Bronze
European Champion
International Japanese Keirin Champion, 2007
4 Times Emirates Lonsdale Trophy winner
Think if you look at his record he has done more than the olypimc this year
31 December 2008, 11:27 AM
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31 December 2008, 11:32 AM
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Sir Chris Hoy: KBE, PhD
4 Times Olympic Champion
Olympic Games Silver
Olympic Games Team Sprint Record
World Best Team Sprint Record
Olympic Games 200m FS Record Holder
Olympic Games Kilo Record Holder
Sea-level World Kilo Record Holder
World Record Holder 500m FS
9 Times World Champion
5 World Silver
4 World Bronze
2 Times Commonwealth Champion
2 Commonwealth Games Bronze
Commonwealth Games Kilo Record Holder
Commonwealth Games Team Sprint Record Holder
26 World Cup Golds
10 World Cup Silver
4 World Cup Bronze
European Champion
International Japanese Keirin Champion, 2007
4 Times Emirates Lonsdale Trophy winner
Think if you look at his record he has done more than the olypimc this year
Olympic Games Silver
Olympic Games Team Sprint Record
World Best Team Sprint Record
Olympic Games 200m FS Record Holder
Olympic Games Kilo Record Holder
Sea-level World Kilo Record Holder
World Record Holder 500m FS
9 Times World Champion
5 World Silver
4 World Bronze
2 Times Commonwealth Champion
2 Commonwealth Games Bronze
Commonwealth Games Kilo Record Holder
Commonwealth Games Team Sprint Record Holder
26 World Cup Golds
10 World Cup Silver
4 World Cup Bronze
European Champion
International Japanese Keirin Champion, 2007
4 Times Emirates Lonsdale Trophy winner
Think if you look at his record he has done more than the olypimc this year
31 December 2008, 11:38 AM
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I'm not knocking him or his achievements,I just think the honours system is a joke.
Surely for a sportsman or woman the achievement of their dreams/efforts is securing the medals,not people having to call you Sir Chris
Surely for a sportsman or woman the achievement of their dreams/efforts is securing the medals,not people having to call you Sir Chris
31 December 2008, 11:42 AM
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Course it is - Its the icing on the cake though isn't it - Its the state recognising people that make fantastic achievements. Course you have the "headline" people that get awards, but there will be many more that get awards for , say, running a charity for years etc.
31 December 2008, 12:24 PM
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31 December 2008, 12:29 PM
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