Author: Georgia Melling
Badminton’s global imbalance: Why elite level is harder to reach in Europe than Asia?
Badminton is seen as a relatively accessible and enjoyable sport to play on a community level, but when the competitiveness increases, cracks begin to form for elite entrance. The shuttlecock-based game has been played competitively for over 125 years, but dominance of popularity and resources has been centred around one continent, Asia. The high cultural […]
British Taekwondo International Open Returns to Manchester as Youth Participation Soars
The British Taekwondo International open returned to the National Cycling centre in Manchester over the weekend. The weekend welcomed young taekwondo athletes to compete in the G1 division, giving young and emerging athletes the chance to climb up the ranks. Coaches present at the event emphasised that early exposure and support in the competitive environment can […]
Amputee has unfinished business with Manchester’s annual marathon
source: @hopalonglloydy, Instagram Pete Lloyd, a man who once had to learn how to walk again, attempted to rewrite what is possible— one crutch at a time. On Sunday the 19th of April, Pete took part in the annual Manchester Marathon, but the 26-mile stretch was not his only obstacle. He aimed to break the world […]
Manchester plays their part on the increase in popularity of padel
With over 400,000 active padel players in the UK, the racket sport has never been more popular. Despite being invented in 1969, the last five years has seen a huge rise in the number of clubs and participants. Manchester alone has 36 padel clubs with a total of 140 courts — 77 indoor and 44 […]
Manchester City women’s financial figures reveal rise in broadcasting coverage
Interest and coverage of the women’s game has soared over the last century. While men’s football is notorious for wealth and millions spent on transfers and wages each season, the same figures are not seen at the highest level for the women’s equivalent. The top Women’s Super League teams have begun to reveal their financial […]
Ex GB paralympian has his say on Russia competing under their home flag
Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete under their own flags at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina. This marks the first time since 2014 that the Russian flag will be allowed at the event. In addition, the opening ceremony on Friday March 6 will see the Russian national anthem heard for the first time in […]
Crystal Lane-Wright’s golden return as Manchester hosts The Lloyds National Track Championships
Credit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFEQ1IvY2ec&t=412s Para-cyclist Crystal Lane-Wright celebrated a winning return after giving birth to a baby boy when she won gold at The Lloyds National Track Championships. Lane-Wright competed in the final of the Para-cycling Women’s Scratch race against familar competitors Rebecca Newark and Morgan Newberry. The outcome of the race proposed uncertainity, with the […]
From Italy to Salford: How is the community reacting to Team GB’s performance
The Winter Olympics arrived, quietly taking over screens and the UK’s attention span. As we near the halfway point and a prediction for 7-9 medals, Britain’s fans continue to hope for podium positions. In Salford, fans express their enjoyment and excitement of witnessing the highest level of winter sport in the comfort of their own […]
“I am Immensely proud of where I came from”, British Ski Olympian Dave Ryding’s imprint on Lancashire café despite new ownership.
Dave Ryding is Britian’s most successful skier and anticipated to achieve British Salom success in the current Milan Olympics. Ryding said on his final interview with the BBC on Ski Sunday before heading to Italy: “Everyone always says what if you grew up in the mountains, but I am immensely proud of where I came from.” […]