Nicola Adams, the first woman to win an Olympic gold boxing title, said it is "all a bit surreal" to now also be honoured with an MBE.
"It is really good to receive such a prestigious honour,'' said Adams, 30, from Leeds.
"Everything is all a bit surreal for me.
"It has been an incredible year. To have achieved so much in that time - it is really hard to put it into words how amazing this year has been.
"I have won an Olympic gold medal and have met the Queen.'' [Click Here To Read More]
"It is really good to receive such a prestigious honour,'' said Adams, 30, from Leeds.
"Everything is all a bit surreal for me.
"It has been an incredible year. To have achieved so much in that time - it is really hard to put it into words how amazing this year has been.
"I have won an Olympic gold medal and have met the Queen.'' [Click Here To Read More]