David Beckham launches British talent academy
David Beckham is hoping to provide art and sports opportunities for a generation of children with the launch of a special academy to support rising talent.
The former England captain is an ambassador for the Sky Academy, an initiative launched by Rupert Murdoch's Sky TV network.
Beckham helped to launch the project at its London headquarters on
Tuesday (05Nov13), and he insisted he feels honoured to be involved
in a scheme designed to transform the lives of one million children
by 2020.
He says, "I've been very lucky enough to become a role model for a
few children over the past, and becoming a Sky ambassador is
something that I was very proud of. But it's not just about the
sports - it's about TV, it's about the arts. It's about creating
the opportunities for young children...
"When I was young, (role models) helped me to believe in myself and
gave me the confidence to follow my dreams. That's what Sky Academy
will do and I'm excited to be a part of it."
The academy will support up-and-coming talent in the U.K. with a
range of initiatives, including a schools-based program to use
sport to motivate youngsters.