Other Sport

Empowering Women Through Sports: Padel and More

In a world where women are breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes, the realm of sports remains a powerful platform for empowerment, self-discovery, and overall well-being. Beyond the conventional ideals, modern sports have become a playground where women can challenge themselves...

Mary Youlden

Mary Youlden

Posted:

Updated:

The latest news from the UK and around the world in golf, boxing, athletics, racing, Olympic sports and more

Get started with yoga in 4 easy steps

Yoga is an excellent, fulfilling sport and exercise option that be done alone wherever you are or in a classroom with others. It’s so much more than exercise as well and can be a powerful tool to improve your mindfulness and your wellbeing. In fact, though many use yoga to build strength and improve their flexibility, yoga itself is not about either of these things. The most important...

5 Essential health and fitness tips every woman should know

Let’s face it, life as a woman can be pretty hard at times. You often have to balance between your career, family, spouse, and societies’ demands to look and conduct yourself in a certain way. And if one thing’s for sure, it can be quite draining.

Although taking care of yourself might not rank #1 on your priority list, you should start doing it. After all, if you don't do it, who...

How to get little ones playing golf

Over the last few years, it’s become more and more common for young children to stay inside and play video games. Children have stopped wanting to play sports with their friends, but instead, want to sit in their rooms and play with them digitally. Does this sound familiar?

The importance of starting kids in sport at a young age cannot be understated: healthier mind and body, social...

swimming, Olympic sport, Team GB Women

Team GB women make pool history

Britain's women broke a 94-year drought by taking the European 4x100m freestyle relay title for the first time since the inaugural competition in 1927.

The quartet of Lucy Hope, Anna Hopkin, Abbie Wood and Freya Anderson held off the challenge of a strong Dutch team to win in a British record of three minutes 34.17 seconds.

"To win my first senior medal and set a new record...

Rachael Blackmore: How the Irish rider transformed perceptions of women in horse racing

It’s a fair assumption that most people in the UK hadn’t heard of Rachael Blackmore a year ago. Horse racing is a popular sport, for sure, but it operates within its own bubble for much of the year, only springing into the mainstream consciousness for blue riband events like the Grand National and Royal Ascot.

Today, however, Blackmore should be a household name for many – Grand...

7 female athletes we love

Seven iconic UK women in sport we love

About 200 years ago, only men were allowed to enjoy sports because women were deemed too prim and proper to engage in such activities. It is not until the advent of the 20th century that empowered women began to prove to the world that they, too, can prevail in the world of sports. Throughout history, emboldened female athletes have made their names known. Most of them aim to inspire young girls...

Choosing sustainable materials for sportswear

When it comes to training, your clothes aren’t going to do the work for you, but they nonetheless have a big impact on performance. If the fit isn’t right or the materials don’t feel comfortable, you are probably not going to be in the best state of mind – which inevitably will be felt on how you are performing that day.

Sportswear should allow you to move freely and not hinder your...

Taking care of your skin when practising sports

Your muscles are not the only thing that work hard when you train. Exercising can take its toll on your skin and it’s important to take particular care if you workout regularly. Without proper care, athletes could see an increase in dehydration, breakouts or redness. In this post, we’ll cover some of the things you can do to keep your skin healthy when training.

Clean Your Skin After...

Olympic Sport, Weightlifting

Muskett first Brit to grab gold in European Championships for 26 years

Emily Muskett became a European champion in the 71kg division, the first British woman to win a weightlifting gold for more than quarter of a century.

The former World bronze medalist lifted 98kg in the snatch stage before achieving 129kg in the clean-and-jerk.

Myrte Augee was the last British weightlifter to win a European title when she claimed the 83kg gold in 1995....

golf, women's golf

Tavatanakit wins ANA Inspiration

Thailand's Paphangkorn Tavatanakit was the winner of the 50th edition of the ANA Inspiration, the first women's Major of the year.

Lydia Ko was her nearest challenger, finishing two shots behind on 16 under par following an astonishing final round 62.

Shanshan Feng was in a group tied for third place on 11 under alongside Nanna Madsen, Nelly Korda and Kim Sei-Young....