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Duncan Watmore speaks at UN General Assembly
Former Sunderland striker uses football expertise to advocate global health at UN.
In brief
Former Sunderland striker uses football expertise to advocate global health at UN. Duncan Watmore, former Premier League forward, argues elite sports performance can improve public health at UN General Assembly. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Duncan Watmore
Former Sunderland striker addresses UN General Assembly in New York.
Global Health Focus
He argues elite athletic performance improves everyday public health.
Career Background
32-year-old completed economics degree and played 336 matches in 15 years.
Current Role
He is head of elite performance at wellbeing firm PEAK4.
Key Quote
Using football to make the world better is something i've always been passionate about.
“Using the power of football, and sport more broadly, to help make the world a better place is something I've always been incredibly passionate about”
Historical Context
Pele, Beckham, Drogba and Kaka have addressed UN before.
The main idea
Duncan Watmore, former Premier League forward, argues elite sports performance can improve public health at UN General Assembly.
