Voices from the Margins: Reclaiming Sport Through Class-Conscious Research

In this episode, we speak with Dr Stuart Whigham, Dr Michael Hobson and Dr Izram Chaudry about the deep-rooted connections between social class, sport, and education - in the UK and beyond. From the structure of school PE to international sporting institutions, we explore how class shapes access, representation, and opportunity in ways that often go unnoticed. Drawing on personal experiences and academic research, the conversation unpacks the cultural and political dimensions of sport, challenges assumptions about meritocracy, and asks: Who really gets to play - and who gets left on the sidelines? A compelling listen for anyone interested in the intersection of sport, class, education, and social change. To find out more about this work you can explore their book, Social Class Physical Education and Community Sport.