Chloe Kelly hadn’t scored an international goal for England but 110 minutes into the final of Euro 2022, all that changed as she pounced and slotted home the winner to defeat Germany in a hard-fought game 2-1. A record 87,192 watched on at Wembley Stadium as England won their first major tournament since 1966. Sarina…
Sport: A place where everyone is welcome
In a world where so many things are limited to those with the best grades or looks, those with the most money or connections, sport is one of the rare areas that’s open to all. Regardless of what makes every individual, individual, every sport can be adapted to include everybody. Whilst there is still structure…
The ups and downs of sporting success at a young age
For many, the dream as a child is to become an athlete. To win trophies and accolades, to have all the sponsors and money, to be on the front of billboards and backs of newspapers. However, fame and success rarely come without expectations and scrutiny, and at a young age, the expectations and scrutiny can…
Comment: The sporting consequences of Putin’s invasion
Two weeks on from Putin’s inhumane invasion of Ukraine, sport, which has for so long turned a blind eye to conflicts and authoritarian regimes, has finally been forced to pick-a-side. FIFA has a long-standing relationship with Putin having awarded Russia the 2018 World Cup whilst ignoring Russia’s human rights abuses. In 2019, footballer Mesut Özil…
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