Twenty years after English basketball’s proudest achievements, members of the 2006 Commonwealth Games bronze medal-winning team are reuniting in Liverpool for a landmark charity event.
Mike Martin, a member of the historic 2006 bronze medal-winning squad, charity ambassador for The Brain Charity and brain tumour survivor, is helping lead the event to raise awareness of neurological conditions and the power of sport.
Mike Martin said:
“My diagnosis changed everything overnight.
“Recovery has been unpredictable and challenging, but basketball gave me the mindset to keep adapting and moving forward.
“That’s why this event matters so much.
“It’s about raising awareness of the challenges faced by people living with neurological conditions, while also giving back to the game that gave so many of us purpose and direction.
“If basketball is going to keep growing in the UK, we have to keep investing in grassroots and creating opportunities for the next generation.”
Taking place at Fire Fit Hub on 20 June, the event will raise vital funds for The Brain Charity while shining a spotlight on the life-changing impact sport and connection can have for people navigating neurological conditions and mental health challenges.
Matt Meaney, CEO of The Brain Charity, said:
“This event is a fantastic example of the power of partnership in raising awareness of neurological conditions and creating meaningful opportunities for connection and inclusion.
“Mike’s willingness to share his lived experience, alongside the support of his former teammates, will help shine an important light on the realities faced by so many people living with neurological conditions.
“We are proud to be part of an event that not only supports our work, but also demonstrates how sport can bring communities together, inspire resilience and create opportunities for the next generation through grassroots basketball.”
Commemorating a Defining Milestone in British Sport at the Fire Fit Hub
For Mike and his former teammates, this is more than revisiting a historic sporting achievement.
It is an opportunity to celebrate the legacy of a generation that helped shape UK basketball, while showing how sport continues to offer confidence and a sense of belonging during life’s toughest moments.
The event marks the 20th anniversary of England’s bronze medal success at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, a milestone many still regard as one of the defining moments in British basketball.
The celebration will bring together former teammates, coaches and community partners for a day of celebration of the game, featuring a comprehensive schedule of interactive sessions:
- A children’s basketball camp
- Inclusive basketball workshops and skills sessions
- An exclusive talk from Mike Martin
- An exhibition game featuring the 2006 England bronze medallists versus a Coaches Select side
Essential Visitor Information and Charitable Ticket Booking Details
The anniversary schedule is fully coordinated to welcome families, regional sports fans, and community supporters to the Toxteth venue for the daytime presentations.
The complete event details comprise the following logistical information for attendees:
- Venue Location – Fire Fit Hub, Liverpool (L8 8HD)
- Event Date – Saturday 20 June 2026
General admission bookings, donation options for those unable to attend in person, and further updates regarding the afternoon exhibition game lineups can be accessed directly through the official site here.
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