World No.1 Andy Murray received a knighthood in January, entitling him to be known as Sir Andy. His fellow Ulsterman, Northern Ireland football captain Steven Davis, was awarded an MBE for services to his sport. Former England rugby coach Dick Greenwood, who was in charge from 1983 to 1985, receives an OBE for services to national and international rugby. Scott Hann, who coached gymnast Max Whitlock to his historic double gold medal achievement at the Rio Olympics, is awarded an MBE. Former Great Britain rugby league coach Brian Noble also received the honour for services to rugby league and charity.

Source: Manila Times June 17, 2017 15:00 UTC