GEOFF THOMPSON PRESS & MEDIA CENTER
National + International: Press, Written, TV and Panelist
Over the years, Geoff has been a regular TV commentator on martial arts programs on international TV channels such as Eurosport (broadcast all over Europe), as well as contributing as the 'expert' on international syndicated TV shows such as Bushido. He has also hosted and appeared on a number of programs on youth, lifestyle, current/social affairs, health and sport.
Career Highlights
Interview: Geoff Thompson - Street-fighting miracle man
The 'Karate Kid' is committed to the cause of keeping the young out of crime's way. Geoff Thompson established the Youth Charter for Sport By the late Alan Hubbard.
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/interview-geoff-thompson-streetfighting-miracle-man-1089565.html
April 25, 1999
Guardian - Underdog's champion
Geoff Thompson is just the sort of person the government has in mind to act as neighbourhood champions in deprived areas, under its commitment to neighbourhood renewal.
Geoff Thompson, karate hero with a caring touch.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2001/feb/14/guardiansocietysupplement6
Feb 13, 2001
Geoff Thompson From Street to Stadium
Marj Boyer in conversation with Geoff Thompson who tells the story behind his successful quest to become a 5 time World Karate Champion Champion.
July 5, 2013
Glasgow Legacy 2014 Forum - YouTube
Video for Geoff Thompson MBE▶ 37:30
Five times World Karate Champion and Executive Chairman of the United Nations NGO Charity supported Youth Charter charity, Geoff Thompson MBE, was in Glasgow recently to give a keynote address on what Glasgow had to achieve in order to ensure that a strategy for a meaningful, inclusive and non-elitist legacy from the 2014 Commonwealth Games was considered. The input, and subsequent discussion, was insightful, challenging and frank.
August 1, 2013
University Of Wolverhampton
Five-times World Karate Champion Geoff Thompson MBE has been honoured by the University of Wolverhampton. Geoff has written and contributed to a number of publications, articles and theses on the subject of sport for social and human development for peace. He has also established a reputation within the academic world advising, presenting and lecturing to educational establishments.
16 September 2014
Sporting Memories Network
September 12, 2015
Karate Legend Geoff Thompson - “How I became World Champion”
November 26, 2015
Geoff Thompson - Youth Charter at Why Sports 2016
March 8, 2016
Geoff Thompson named in Top BAME leaders list
The expert in sports development and politics has over 25 years experience of the bidding, hosting and legacy of major games.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/geoff-thompson-named-top-bame-11278373
May, 4 2016
Geoff Thompson's ambition for change - The Nubian Times
July 22, 2016
The Youth Charter's Geoff Thompson MBE came into the TNT offices recently. Born in Wolverhampton, Geoff’s drive and ambition for change began at an early age where it transmuted his life from the streets to the stadium. Having lost his father at a young age, the former sportsman has been actively involved in working with the youth to inspire a better future for them. Read more at www.thenubiantimes.com
BBC Archive
#OTD 1986: World Karate Champion, Geoff Thompson, discussed the distinction between being an athlete and a martial artist.
4 July 2017
https://twitter.com/BBCArchive/status/882238162088624129?s=20
FindingKarate.Com
http://findingkarate.com/wordpress/profile-geoff-thompson/
August 13, 2017
Global Programs - Float Like a Butterfly Muhammed Ali Center
In 2017, the MAC partnered with the U.K.-based organization, Youth Charter, to pilot the “Float Like a Butterfly” Social Coach Leadership Program. In February, MAC Educators travelled to Manchester, England to train a cohort of formal and informal educators on the Character Education curriculum and action learning scenarios. These educators have been supplied with a digital platform to track and evaluate program impact. The MAC intends to expand this partnership to additional communities and geographic areas over the next 3 years.
In the video below, Geoff Thompson, Founder and Executive Chair of Youth Charter leads a high-level discussion with key stakeholders on how the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali can be translated into tools for community-building and violence prevention.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnFfXUW-bPY
September 1, 2017
2017 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards Louisville, KY
(L-R) Geoff Thompson presents Hannah Taylor with the 2017 Muhammad Ali Spirituality Core Principle Award during The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards at Marriott Louisville Downtown on September 23, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Duane Prokop/Getty Images for Muhammad Ali Center)
September 23, 2017
World champions Adam Gemili and Geoff Thompson inspire University of East London scholars
Newham Recorder
October 3, 2017
Global Equality & Diversity (GED) Conference & Awards 2017
Aspiration, Motivation, Opportunity - Geoff Thompson MBE
Five-time World Karate Champion Geoff Thompson MBE (Chair, Board of Governors, UEL & Executive Chair, Youth Charter) gives a presentation on "Aspiration, Motivation, Opportunity" at the Global Equality & Diversity (GED) Conference & Awards 2017.
This multi-disciplinary conference mixes business experience with academic research to stimulate debate and understanding of the way in which individuals and organisations understand and experience diversity in the workplace.
December 1, 2017
GB Taekwondo 🇬🇧
@GBTaekwondo - Former five-time 🌍 #Karate champion, Geoff Thompson can't get enough of the martial arts set-up in #Manchester! 🥋
https://twitter.com/GBTaekwondo/status/976193786236817413?s=20
March 20, 2018
Region's Inspirational Business Leaders Celebrated at 2018 IoD Awards Ceremony
Ten regional business leaders were awarded a prestigious Institute of Directors (IoD) Director of the Year award last night at a sold-out ceremony in Manchester.
Accolades went to the outstanding entrepreneurial individuals from throughout the region who each reflect the success of the business community thriving here in the North West.
The Chairman’s Award for Excellence in Director and Board Practice, which was selected by the IoD regional Chair, Mike Blackburn OBE as someone who truly reflects the values of the IoD and is making a huge difference in our North West community, was given to Geoff Thompson MBE, the Executive Chair at Youth Charter.
May 4, 2018
Geoff Thompson Why Sports Wales Conference Presentation 2018
This video highlights Geoff Thompson’s Presentation at the Why Sports Wales Conference 2018 with a special guest appearance from an Olympic Athlete. Watch Geoff's presentation on Young People, The Community and an Interactively Active Legacy Opportunity For All.
May 23, 2018
Legendary 61-year old karate world champion in 10K Karate Clash for peace on the streets
https://www.10kkarateclash.com/geoff-thompson/
https://www.facebook.com/10kkarateclash/videos/2026979260671006/
April 5, 2019
An East End for everyone: meet UEL’s Geoff Thompson
Royal Docks: a joint initiative from the Mayor of London and the Mayor of Newham.
https://www.royaldocks.london/articles/an-east-end-for-everyone-meet-uels-geoff-thompson
March 28, 2019
Geoff Featured On ITV London Via Twitter
Geoff Thompson, a former karate world champion is coming out of retirement.
https://twitter.com/itvlondon/status/1118945240415649794?lang=en
April 18, 2019
“Celebrating Our Sisterhood – A Debt To All Our Mothers ”
By Geoff Thompson
November 24, 2019
