Author: Georgia Melling
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.” […]