Footballer helps team GB win silver at World University Games
Graeme Law, a third year BA Physical
Education & Sports Coaching student at York St John, is
celebrating winning a silver medal as part of the Great British
football team at the World University Games.
Graeme was selected in a squad of 20 for team
GB, made up of students from across the UK. The team defeated
Ghana, Canada, South Korea and then Brazil on penalties en route to
the final. Despite a sterling performance by team GB, they were
unable to prevent a strong Japanese side from clinching the gold
medal with a 2-0 win in front of around 30,000 fans at the Shenzhen
Stadium.
The Games, held in Shenzhen, China, are the
world's third largest sporting event behind only the Olympics and
the Asia Games. The bi-annual event saw over 12,500 students from
150 countries compete across 20 sports, with Great Britain
competing in 15.
Graeme, a former professional player for York
City FC, Dundee and Tamworth, plays part-time for Northwich
Victoria alongside his studies. For the past three summers he has
taken on coaching responsibilities at La Manga in Spain, the
biggest sports complex in Europe. He is a UEFA ‘B’ Qualified Coach.
Following his degree Graeme hopes to coach football at a
professional level.
Commenting on the team’s win Graeme said:
“The whole team were absolutely thrilled to
come home with a silver medal from the Games. Despite our defeat in
the final, the men’s football team achieved their best ever finish
at a World University Games, and this is something extra special to
be proud of.”
For further information please contact Amy Hall, PR
& Communications Officer on T: 01904 876466 or E: a.hall@yorksj.ac.uk
