S7 Ep 6 Maria is Executive Director of Women Win, an organisation that leverages the power of sport to equip adolescent girls and young women to exercise their rights. A former Global Director of Community Investments at Nike, Maria championed sports and play as a powerful tool for social change.…
The evolution of Olympic kit has certainly come a long way since Queenie Newall won archery gold in her favourite petticoat. And while styles have shifted, the importance of what it means has never changed significance for those who follow. Although the class of Tokyo 2020 won’t be sewing a…
Professional footballer Jess Fishlock has played in nine countries winning numerous accolades include a UEFA Women’s Champions League winners medal. Wales’ most capped footballer. Jess is the first player, male or female, to reach 100 caps for her country. Off the field Jess is a role model for the LGBTQ+…
The race for -63kg Olympic selection to Team GB took another turn today as Lucy Renshall won gold at the Antalya Grand Slam. Renshall entered the Antalya Grand Slam less than 200 points behind current -63kg top seeded British Judo fighter, Amy Livesey, in the race for the sole spot to…
British Athletics can confirm the first seven members of the athletics squad who have been nominated to the British Olympic Association to represent Team GB in Tokyo this summer. Chris Thompson, 39, (coach: Alan Storey; club: Aldershot Farnham and District) and Stephanie Davis, 30, (Phillip Kissi, Clapham Chasers) secured their…
Bernard Gallacher has begun his year as PGA Captain and in doing so become just the eighth person to lead the Association and a home Ryder Cup team. Gallacher captained Europe in 1991, 93 and 95 and joins a distinguished list comprising PGA co-founder J H Taylor, Ted Ray, George Duncan, Sir Henry…
It is not often a person is grateful for rather unpleasant news from the doctor but, having been a heavy smoker when younger, at the age of 55 I was diagnosed with the lung condition bronchiectasis. This started me on an amazing adventure that continues to this day and included…
Today heralds the return of dressage competition in the UK, with the belated start of our summer season, but it also marks the beginning of a new era for British Dressage with the introduction of a new logo and brand identity. In 1998, British Dressage was launched with its now…
David Weir (coach: Jenny Archer; club: Weir Archer Academy) and Shelly Woods (Peter Wyman; Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde) showed their quality in tough conditions at the Thruxton Circuit and Venue as they recorded victories at the inaugural Müller 2021 Wheelchair Marathon, Thruxton Circuit. Weir scored a comprehensive win in the…
Representatives from the Premier League, England and Wales Cricket Board and Premiership Rugby join forces for first time to tackle dementia Alzheimer’s Society announces leading sports figures who have joined the Board of the charity’s Sport United Against Dementia, a ground-breaking campaign uniting the collective power and reach of sport to…
On the opening day of the Tbilisi Grand Slam, Chelsie Giles continued her incredible recent form in claiming silver. Giles, who won gold at the Tel Aviv Grand Slam on her last outing, was seeded 3rd in Tbilisi and she certainly lived up to expectation, winning her Pool, defeating Joana…
After a year of considerable disruption, delay and frustration England Hockey, in consultation with participating clubs, has taken the decision to curtail the Vitality Women’s and Men’s England Hockey Leagues for this season. Despite the government announcements allowing a Return to Play the likely continuing restrictions on car sharing as…
FIFE, Scotland (March 25, 2021) – Dumbarnie Links, Scotland’s newest true links golf course, will host the Women’s Scottish Open August 9 – 15, 2021. The co-sanctioned Women’s Scottish Open is an integral part of the golf calendar, sitting on both the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA schedules, and is held a week prior…
Ashley Jackson has taken the decision to step away from the GB senior programme in the lead up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. After taking some time to speak and reflect with those close to him, after a number of recent injuries, he has made the choice to move on…
The House of Lords Committee on Sport and Recreation will this week take evidence on the accessibility of sport and physical recreation for people with disabilities. The Committee will hear evidence from Activity Alliance, Mencap and WheelPower as it explores why people with disabilities or long-term health conditions are twice…
BBL Trophy FinalLondon Lions 88-82 Plymouth Raiders (28-17, 52-38, 67-61)(Lions – Williams 21, Liggins 19, Parker 15; Raiders – McGill 31, Neighbour 13, Ubiaro 9) London Lions have won the BBL Trophy for the first time in their history after overcoming Plymouth Raiders 88-82 in a dramatic final live on…
Jerry Lockspeiser and Andrew Roberts, with the help of 88 amateur runners got together to tell their story of how running has helped to support them. Running has provided them all with an opportunity to enrich their lives. The stories are from people who run to win, whilst others are…
British Athletics can confirm that Thruxton Circuit and Venue, the UK’s fastest motor racing track, will host the Müller 2021 Wheelchair Marathon Thruxton Circuit on Sunday 28 March 2021. Due to limited competition opportunities for wheelchair marathon athletes over the last year and over the next few months, this event…
Following the statement issued by the BWF this morning, Badminton England wishes to reinforce our sadness and disappointment regarding the difficult decision that was taken on Wednesday 17 March when we were required to withdraw the Indonesia team and a player from Turkey from the YONEX All England Open Badminton…
The esports media holding company and the GRID technology platform have announced an exclusive partnership within the WePlay Esports tournaments. WePlay Esports provides exclusive in-game data to its technical partner and data provider GRID to support fair and open play. The partnership extends to WePlay Esports’ core game disciplines —…
Gareth Southgate admits he would name Kevin De Bruyne in his squad in a heartbeat – if he was English. The Three Lions boss prepares to announce his latest team this Thursday for this month’s crunch triple-header World Cup 2022 qualifiers. Gareth Southgate also believes Manchester City have already won…
The first South Asian woman to coach in men’s professional football, Manisha started her career training as a primary headteacher. Motivated by her twin brother’s mental health breakdown and her role as a young carer, Manisha made the move into grassroots football. She progressed through the game and was appointed…
With under six months until the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, National Lottery operator, Camelot, has thrown its support behind Team GB and ParalympicsGB in the build-up to two of the world’s most globally recognised sporting events. The National Lottery has always been a fantastic supporter of Olympic and…
England v France match, the following thoughts from David ‘Flats’ Flatman, former England, Saracens and Bath prop who commentated on the match, may be of use: “England didn’t just manage to keep a lid on Dupont and his side, they chose to outplay them in what was a game for…
Great Britain’s women will play Ireland in a series of three uncapped matches as they continue to prepare for the resumption of the FIH Hockey Pro League and the Tokyo Olympics. These games will provide the squad with the opportunity to put into practice what they’ve been working hard on…
British Athletics can confirm the appointments of Darren Campbell as Head of (short) Sprints and Relays and Tim Benjamin as Head of (long) Sprints and Relays, following an open recruitment process. The decision to split the role of Head of Sprints and Relays into long and short sprints was taken…
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the global eSports and games streaming industry will be worth $3.5 billion by 2025; rising from $2.1 billion in 2021. This represents a growth of 70% over the next four years. eSports is the live streaming of games, often featuring professional gamers, and…
Teenager Kelly Hodgkinson (coach: Trevor Painter; club; Leigh) claimed her maiden European senior title as the British team added seven medals to their tally to equal their best haul at the European Indoor Athletics Championships winning two gold, four silver and six bronze medals overall. The teenager, who only turned…