Year: 2024
British Cycling has recently announced the selection of 23 athletes who will be representing Team GB at the 2024 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Denmark, set to take place from October 16 to 20. This competition promises to be a pivotal event for the team, with a strong selection of young athletes marking the return of track cycling to the international stage after a highly successful performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where British riders secured a total of eight medals on the track. Read more Read More
Last weekend, at the Szombathely Challenge Cup in Hungary, four young British gymnasts—Charlotte Booth, Abbie Roper, Jonas Rushworth, and Danny Crouch—made a big impression by qualifying for multiple finals and securing medals. This high-level international competition provided these athletes with the perfect stage to showcase their talent and further solidify their rise in the world of gymnastics. Read more Read More
The 2024 ISSF Junior World Championships are currently underway in Lima, Peru, bringing together the best young shooters from around the world. From September 23 to October 1, athletes competed in various rifle and pistol shooting events, with world titles at stake that will mark a turning point in their careers. Among the British hopefuls, Maddie Russell stood out in the women’s skeet event, delivering a remarkable performance at this prestigious competition. Read more Read More
The British boxing team delivered impressive performances at the 2024 Dacal World Cup, held in Móstoles, Spain, from September 23 to 29. Out of the 15 boxers selected to represent Team GB, 11 secured medals, including six golds, further cementing the rise of the GB Boxing programme. Read more Read More
Amidst the deep crisis engulfing amateur boxing—tainted by corruption scandals and political tensions, a new organisation has emerged: World Boxing. Its mission is clear: to replace the discredited International Boxing Association (IBA), whose ties to Russia have led to its downfall, and to ensure boxing remains part of the Olympic Games. In a move to boost its credibility, World Boxing has appointed a true legend of the sport, Gennady Golovkin, as its president. But will the reputation of a great champion be enough to steer amateur boxing back on track and secure a prosperous future? Read more Read More