The Board of Trustees of Sporting Equals, a leading voice for race equality in sport and physical activity, confirm the departure of CEO, Arun Kang and thank him for his positive contributions to the work of the Charity.
Nik Trivedi, a long-standing member of the senior management team at Sporting Equals, has been appointed as Acting CEO. Over the past 16 years, Sporting Equals has developed and delivered key initiatives such as the Race Representation Index (RRI), the LeaderBoard Academy, and the Sporting Equals Awards.
These programmes have contributed to the organisation’s mission of promoting greater diversity and inclusivity in sport, and the Board acknowledges the role of the charity's leadership and the wider team in advancing this important work. Sporting Equals remains fully committed to its mission of promoting racial equality, diversity and inclusivity in sport and physical activity.
Nik Trivedi commented: "Initiatives such as the Race Representation Index and the LeaderBoard Academy are important staging posts towards more equitable and inclusive sport and physical activity.
“As we move forward, we will prioritise culture and behavioural change, supporting sports organisations to embed race equity throughout their structures. Progress depends on collaboration, and we will be deepening strategic partnerships to drive meaningful, sector-wide change.”
Chair of Sporting Equals, Dr Howard Haughton, added: "Sporting Equals is in a strong position and remains focused on delivering its objectives with transparency and accountability.
“We look forward to working with Nik and the team as we move into the next chapter of the charity’s work.” Sporting Equals will continue to work closely with its partners, funders, and stakeholders to advance racial equality and build greater representation and inclusion in sport and physical activity across the UK.
More information about the recruitment process for the new CEO will be released in due course. Sporting Equals promotes race equality across sport and physical activity and is an independent charity.
Headline projects delivered by Sporting Equals include the Race Representation Index, The LeaderBoard Academy, and the Sporting Equals Awards. Sporting Equals five targeted outcomes are: Increasing Participation, Identifying and Showcasing Talent, Diversifying Sport Sector, Improving Health & Lifestyles and Building Cohesive Communities.
