Month: July 2025
UK Athletics has unveiled the 44-strong squad set to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the European U23 Athletics Championships, scheduled to take place in Bergen, Norway, from 17 to 20 July. The team includes several athletes already experienced on the senior international stage, as well as a crop of promising youngsters who have previously earned medals at U18 or U20 level. With seven gold medals and a total of 14 podium finishes at the previous edition in Espoo, expectations are high once again. This British contingent will be looking to reaffirm its dominant position in European age-group athletics. Read more Read More
With just a few days to go before the 2025 European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF), a group of 54 young British athletes are preparing to take part in what promises to be a formative and unforgettable experience. From 20 to 26 July in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, these promising athletes aged between 13 and 18 will proudly represent the United Kingdom across ten different sports. For many, it will be their first taste of a large-scale international multi-sport event : a crucial first step toward the Olympic future that so many of them dream of. Read more Read More
British hopes were high going into the opening round of the Junior Wimbledon Championships, with a strong home presence across the draws. But for many, especially those making their Grand Slam debuts, the challenge proved a step too far against more seasoned opponents. With the boys’ singles now devoid of any British representation, all eyes turn to three promising young women : Hannah Klugman, Mingge Xu, and Ruby Cooling, who remain in contention and will feature in today’s round of 16. Read more Read More
From 1 to 6 July 2025, Europe’s brightest young swimming talents gathered in Šamorín, Slovakia, for the European Junior Championships. Staying true to their long-standing tradition of excellence in youth categories, the British delegation delivered an exceptional performance, topping the medal table with 19 medals, including 9 golds. Seven of those titles came in individual events, won by five different swimmers, underlining the impressive depth of British talent. Two athletes even managed the remarkable feat of winning two individual golds. Here’s a look back at a memorable week for the United Kingdom’s team. Read more Read More
This Wednesday 2 July marks the second day of the Wimbledon 2025 main draw (matches begin at 11:00 BST). Following a first round filled with striking victories from British players over seeded opponents, several are set to return for challenging second-round ties. Read more Read More