Everyone at the British Olympic Association (BOA) recognises the unprecedented times we are currently facing. Our primary concern is for those in our society dealing with the impact of COVID-19, specifically anyone affected directly by the virus, and the countless individuals and organisations that are working tirelessly to protect our…
In light of the UK Government advice on the risks to public health presented by the coronavirus, British Dressage (BD) and British Showjumping (BS) have taken a number of decisions around sporting and training activities for the next four week period, up to and including 16 April. These have been…
Para Athletics Head Coach, Paula Dunn, and world champion, Dina Asher-Smith were both victorious at the 2020 British Ethnic Diversity Sport Awards (BEDSA) over the weekend. The BEDSAs – organised by Sporting Equals – are designed to recognise and celebrate the contributions made by black and minority ethnic communities. The…
Newcastle Eagles 96-94 Team Solent Kestrels (22-22, 46-45, 77-65, 87-87)(Eagles – Fletcher 29, Defoe 23, Gettys 21; Kestrels – Sentance 26, Charles 18, Smith 18)After overtime. Newcastle Eagles have won the BBL Trophy for the seventh time in their history – and first time since 2015 – after prevailing through overtime…
Six winners were crowned at the Redgrave Pinsent Rowing Lake yesterday on the final day of the 2020 GB Rowing Team Olympic Trials. Rory Gibbs (Oxford Univ. BC) and Matt Rossiter (Leander Club) took the first win of the day in the men’s pairs A final after a close battle…
The BBC’s Sport Relief event had raised more than £40m for charitable causes by the end of its live TV show. Gary Lineker, one of the hosts, said “a chunk” of the money would go to those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The fundraising marathon – which helps vulnerable people…
Lauren Smith and Marcus Ellis sent the home crowd into raptures after booking their place in the Yonex All England Championships semi-finals. The English pair needed all their grit to beat mixed doubles world No.10s Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet at Arena Birmingham on Friday, coming from behind…
The countdown to the 2020 Müller British Athletics Championships has officially started, with just 100 days remaining until the nation’s biggest stars take to the track and field, with many aiming to secure a seat on the plane for the Tokyo Olympic Games. The event is being held at the Manchester Regional…
Today, on the anniversary of the 2011 Japan earthquake (11 March), Team GB and the British Red Cross have announced a partnership to inspire the British public to come together and make a positive difference this Olympic year, supporting people in crisis in the UK and overseas. As Team GB…
British Athletics has today announced a maximum number of 11 athletes for the European Throwing Cup to be held in Leiria, Portugal from 21-22 March. Hammer thrower Taylor Campbell (coach; John Pearson; club: Windsor Slough Eton & Hounslow) and shot putter Amelia Strickler (Zane Duquemin; Thames Valley) lead an in-form…
Norway’s Marit StrØmØy became the first female powerboat racer to be named “Driver of the Year” at the 11th Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) Awards Ceremony, staged at Le Musée Olympique in Lausanne on Saturday (March 7). One of just two women to make the seven-driver shortlist, the 43-year-old from Sandefjord – the…
Combining sport and solidary attitudes is the brand of Swimming by The Postcards Project. During the 2nd Swimming charity of Lake São Bernardo, which took place in São Francisco de Paula, in southern Brazil, this Sunday,on March 1st , almost a hundred liters of long life milk were collected for…
Charlotte Dannatt (coach: Alan Driver; county: Surrey) and Mahamed Mahamed (Hampshire) headlined the victors at the Inter Counties Championships in Loughborough, as Kate Avery (North East) and Mahamed took the senior Cross Challenge titles. Dannatt took arguably the biggest win of her cross country career as she kicked powerfully to…
OnTee, Europe’s fastest growing golf booking service, is celebrating women’s achievements in golf across the sports history this International Women’s Day. Swedish teen golfer Julia Engström, who won her first Ladies European tour title at the weekend by winning the NSW Open in Dubbo, is a great place to start.…
EXTREME is pleased to partner up with City Mountainbike, who are the official hosts of the UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator World Cup. It will provide the official media platform for this much awaited event. The first round of the 2020 UCI MTB Eliminator World Cup is due to take place…
ix athletes have been selected to represent Great Britain & Northern Ireland at the World Para Athletics Marathon World Cup, which is incorporated into the Virgin Money London Marathon, taking place on Sunday 26 April 2020. In the elite men’s wheelchair T54 race, David Weir (coach: Jenny Archer; club: Weir…
Fresh from breaking the pole vault world record in Glasgow just two weeks ago, 20-year-old superstar Mondo Duplantis will return to the UK this summer to compete at the Müller Anniversary Games in London on Sunday 5th July 2020 of the Müller Anniversary Games weekend. One of the biggest young stars…
The Largest multi-venue match in the country took place last weekend which saw three hundred anglers competing in the prestigious Angling Trust Winter League Final. Conditions for the Saturday saw a continuation of the awful winter conditions which kept weights down across both venues The Format for the final is…
Chris Thompson (coach: Alan Storey; club; Aldershot, Farnham & District) and Lily Partridge (Alan Storey; Birchfield) claimed the Vitality Big Half titles and booked their places on the British team for the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships later this month, while Jake Smith (James Thie; Cardiff) revised the British Under-23…
Elite sailor Elliot Hanson will make his Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games representing Team GB in the Laser dinghy class, the British Olympic Association (BOA) announced today. Hanson’s selection comes after he finished fifth at the recent Laser World Championships, missing bronze by just two points. The 25-year-old…
The British Equestrian Federation (BEF), British Dressage, British Eventing and British Showjumping are delighted to announce that they will form a joint working party to explore the potential for closer collaboration across equestrian sport. This follows recent discussions between the BEF Interim Chair Malcolm Wharton and Interim Chief Executive Iain…
Track & Field is one of the FCN’s key sports (along with American Football, Soccer and Basketball) and as the indoor season begins on this Olympic year, it’s an important time to kick the project off. Whilst nearly all sports have a problem with a lack of female coaches, especially…
Elite competition to be held on 27-28 March in northwest Saudi Arabia Super League Triathlon is heading to NEOM for a thrilling season opening spectacle that will see top triathletes try to take down All-Stars from the worlds of swim, bike and run in a truly spectacular setting. Legends of…
Tikiboo are thrilled to announce Alzheimer’s Research UK as their new charity partner for 2020. The one-year partnership will see the brand raise upwards of £20,000 for the charity. Tikiboo, a multi-award winning activewear brand known for producing bright and colourful activewear with unwavering performance, have created an exclusive collection…
We have today announced updated heading guidance for all age groups between under-six and under-18, in association with the Irish and Scottish FAs. The updated heading guidance, which will be introduced immediately, will provide grassroots clubs, coaches and players with the recommended heading guidance for training sessions only. The guidance does not make…
Tom Bosworth (club: Tonbridge; coach: Andi Drake) starred on the second and final day of the SPAR British Athletics Indoor Championships as he lowered his own national 5000m race walk record on a day of wall-to-wall finals in Glasgow. Bosworth’s time of 18:20.97 saw him smash his own previous best…
The flagship competition of the 2020 UIPM Modern Pentathlon season has been moved due to travel restrictions imposed following the Coronavirus outbreak in China. The city of Xiamen (CHN), due to host the UIPM 2020 Pentathlon and Laser Run World Championships from May 25-31, has accepted an offer from UIPM…
Amy Hunt (coach: Joe McDonnell, club: Charnwood), Sophie Cook (Scott Simpson, Birchfield Harriers) and Abigail Irozuru (Sale Harriers) were among those to impress as they each clinched gold and British titles on day one of the SPAR British Athletics Indoor Championships at the Emirates Arena, Glasgow. Competing at her first senior British championships, world…