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Should we get rid of participation medals?

Do you agree with participation medals, not just for children but for adults?  One of our listene...

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12.03 28 Apr 2026


Should we get rid of participation medals?


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12.03 28 Apr 2026


Do you agree with participation medals, not just for children but for adults? 

One of our listeners got in touch as they feel that participation medals for the likes of 5k and 10k races are a waste of money and add to landfill.

Do you agree with this, or do you think medals are a symbol of achievement?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Freelance Broadcaster Meghann Scully, Oisin Mulligan from Mulligainz Fitness and Pat Kane, Sustainability Advocate and Chief Sustainability Officer at Antaris.


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