Men are lonelier than ever – this is the answer ...Middle East

My bike was not only a means of getting from A to B; in fact, utility was its least important function. It was my independence, a way to avoid bullying on the bus, my daily dose of endorphins, and it was something in each day that was completely within my control. Before cycling became my sport, my passion and my livelihood, it was my route to mental wellbeing; an activity that led me to a club full of people with whom I had something in common, and my gateway to friendship.

Male loneliness has been on the rise since 2019, according to Sport England’s Active Lives data, and life satisfaction has flatlined for more than eight years; we’re sadder and more isolated than ever, with suicide now the biggest killer of men under 50. It’s a staggering statistic, yet just as it was when I was young, male mental health is still not something discussed. It’s the taboo that was at the heart of the recent Netflix drama Adolescence, which resonated with millions and provoked some deep societal soul-searching: what is happening to our young people? What is happening to our boys?

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Last year whilst filming for a BBC feature on sustainability, I visited a wonderful cricket club, tucked away in Whalley Range, Manchester. I’d come to see the environmental measures they’d installed, and admire their new solar panels, which I suspect were mostly used to keep the beer cold.

As Chair of Sport England, I know just how important these establishments are. It is our job is to connect millions of people with clubs and organisations like the one in Whalley Range, especially in the areas that need it most, to equip children and young people with the tools they need to navigate a world that feels increasingly unstable.

It’s not hyperbole to say that as a young boy, sport saved me, and set me on a path to a balanced, fulfilling and healthy life. Connecting more people with their communities through sport and activity is the mental and physical health solution hidden in plain sight. This week, let’s celebrate our grassroots clubs and recognise their value: the unassuming lifelines tackling loneliness all over the country.

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