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Breaking Barriers: The Unstoppable Rise of Women's Sports

For too long, the story of women in sports was one of struggle and marginalization. Yet, in the 21st century, that narrative has been rewritten. From record-breaking viewership to unprecedented financial investment , women’s sports are not just growing—they are exploding, shattering stereotypes...

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Water Sports are Empowering Women on and Off the Water

From the break of waves in surf competitions to a meditative focus in paddleboard yoga, women are finally embracing water sports all over the planet and changing their perceptions of themselves and what is possible for their future. Women are not just going out to stay physically fit, they are using water sports to develop as leaders, as a tool of empowerment and through redefining the...

Breaking barriers: The rise of strength training for women in sport

For decades, strength training has been overlooked in women’s sports training programmes, often seen as secondary to endurance or skill-based drills. However, the tide is turning. Across all levels of sport, from elite athletes to grassroots competitors, women are incorporating strength training into their routines and reaping the benefits. This shift is not just enhancing performance but...

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 physically, mentally, and emotionally. Padel , a fast-growing racquet sport, is just one example of a diverse...

Commonwealth opportunity for Winchester athletes

Three Winchester & District Athletics Club (WADAC) star athletes have been selected for the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad later in the summer.

Annie Mann (17) competes in the 1,500m, Alex Beck(16) in the 400m and Arabella Wilson (16) in the 400m hurdles. The fabulous three use the University of Winchester's Sports Stadium in Bar End as their training base and two of the...

Daughter of Chelsea legend wins martial arts debut

Sport clearly runs in the family when it comes to Team Zola.

Chelsea and Italy legend Gianfranco Zola was one of the great players of the Premier League era, a midfielder blessed with extraordinary natural talent and creativity.

Passing on those sporting genes, Gianfranco’s daughter Martina Zola is now making her mark in a very different world to that of pro football....

Women and Online Gambling - a Myth or Not?

There are several myths about women gamblers doing the rounds. Some believe that women don’t gamble at all while others believe they are more susceptible to gambling. With this in mind, let’s take a deep dive into women gambling myths and see if there is any truth to it.

Women Gamble Less than Men

This myth is from a long gone era when only the privileged few gambled in casinos and...

Keep your running feet on the ground in 2023

If you're preparing for a Marathon this summer, you'll no doubt have all the emotions "running" through your mind right now. And, it's not just the thought of the race itself, but the post-race recovery that might be preying on your mind too!

After the hours of training - building up mileage slowly over the weeks – your body will have become accustomed to the physical effects of...

Wilson and Playtomic close an agreement to grow padel globally

Wilson, the leading racket sports brand, and Playtomic, the leading padel court booking platform, have signed an agreement with the main objective of expanding padel globally and adding value to the padel community. In particular, the agreement seeks to promote padel in emerging countries that are starting to practice this demanded sport.

This agreement meets the needs of clubs...

‘Awesome’ Caitlyn Jenner was key in me landing American drive

Indy NXT rookie Jamie Chadwick admits Caitlyn Jenner was pivotal in taking her career Stateside after she made her racing debut in America.

The three-time W Series champion lined up for Jenner Racing last year in a move that not only helped continue her dominance of the all-female competition but put her name in lights across the Atlantic.

The extra exposure paid off with a...

Army champion on the road back from injury

The sensational story of Devon's champion triathlete Kat Matthews experienced the full range of emotions in a turbulent 2022.

After a horrendous accident while training in Texas, the 31 year-old Army Captain had still done enough in the early part of the year, winning Ironman events in Lanzarote and Swansea and finishing second in the postponed 2021 Ironman World Championships, to be...

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