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Wales' rugby clubs are set to receive increased financial support from the Welsh Government to transform them into community hubs, enhancing their off-field work, governance, and inclusive practices. James Evans, the Member of the Senedd (MS), has asked the Government about providing more funding to support grassroots rugby. The
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Uri Geller's adopted amateur football team, North Berwick AFC, is facing a bleak future as its founders admit it may be time to fold. The team, established in 2021, has enjoyed three promotions and finished fourth in the Saturday Championship last season, but its founders, Jack Fish and
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The Pakistan Sports Board's (PSB) alleged verbal commitment to share the financial burden of the national hockey team's tour to Malaysia has turned out to be a broken promise, leaving players unpaid and demotivated. Insiders claim that senior officials at the PSB had assured the Pakistan
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Young players from Goa showcased their skills on Day 1 of the Yonex-Sunrise All India Sub Junior (U-13) Ranking Badminton Tournament 2025, with several impressive wins and tough losses. Eight-year-old Amaira Dhumatkar made a strong statement in the U-13 Girls Singles, defeating Telangana's Sreshta Nirvana Kalva 15-7, 15-12.
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As Noelle al-Jaweini stepped onto the tennis court, she finally found a stress-free outlet to her high-pressure job. Her weekly lessons turned into three, and she says, "I just got totally addicted." Tennis is experiencing a surge in popularity in Saudi Arabia, a kingdom traditionally obsessed with football.
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The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has launched a new Fertility Protection Special Entry Ranking (SER) rule to support female athletes in balancing their professional tennis careers with family planning. As of June 11, 2025, players ranked within the top 750 in singles or doubles who undergo fertility procedures
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This summer, the town of Colchester is getting ready to host the Barclays Big Tennis Weekend, a free event that aims to encourage people of all ages to get active and try tennis. The event is part of a nationwide campaign backed by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to promote
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Army veteran Ken Knowles, who served in the Second World War, celebrated his 100th birthday in style at a Warrington rugby club, where he was the special guest of honour. The Royal Logistic Corps' rugby league team hosted Ken and his family, treating them to a masterful performance on
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Sebin Varghese, a 29-year-old footballer from Nagpur, has his eyes set on playing for the Indian football team. Having already played for the I-League and gained experience at the highest level, Varghese is now preparing to play in the prestigious Calcutta Football League 2025 for BSS Sporting. He aims to
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Wales' women's national football team has made history by securing a place in the Uefa Women's Euro 2025 tournament, their first major international appearance. To celebrate this achievement, a giant inflatable Wales shirt is touring key towns and cities across Wales, serving as a symbol
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Nigeria's teenage golfing sensation, Grace Agbo, has etched her name in the history books by emerging victorious at the 2025 Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Northern zone Golf Championship. Held in Minna, Niger, the tournament brought together over 250 golfers from across the country, with Agbo showcasing
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Grace Agbo, an 18-year-old golfer from the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, has emerged as the champion of the 2025 Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Northern zone Golf Championship. The championship, which took place in Minna, Niger state, saw Agbo overcome initial nerves and impressive competition from
