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Prince launches Champions' Club 20 years after son's murder

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Mark Prince marks 20 years since his son Kiyan's murder by launching The Champions' Club through the Kiyan Prince Foundation. The initiative aims to tackle the UK's knife crime epidemic by providing a blueprint to help young people feel like winners again. Kiyan, a promising QPR youth player, was stabbed to death in 2006 when he intervened in a mock fight.

Despite his grief, Prince remains determined to prevent similar tragedies. The foundation has developed a 20-point plan for improving young people's lives, with 10 asks for policymakers including better pay for youth workers. They also aim to raise £400,000 for a youth space dedicated to Kiyan's legacy.

Prince criticizes government policies that focus on policing rather than prevention, arguing schools prepare students only for exams, not life. His research shows 75% of 16-24-year-olds find it hard being young in the UK today. The Champions' Club seeks resources to expand its work with troubled youth.