Year: 2025

November 21, 2025 Athletics
At just 17, Lyla Belshaw is already emerging as one of the most exciting young talents in British, European and world middle-distance running. A double European champion – U18 in 2024 and U20 in 2025 – and an early record-setter over both 800m and 1500m, she epitomises the new wave of British runners capable of leaving a lasting mark on the international stage and carrying on the nation’s rich middle-distance tradition. Born in Colchester and developed at Colchester Harriers, the young prodigy has taken another major step in her rising career by committing to the University of Louisville, the NCAA institution where she will continue both her studies and her athletic development within a highly competitive environment. Read more Read More
November 20, 2025 Athletics
At just 18, Otis Poole has already established himself as one of the brightest young talents in British athletics. A national indoor champion at 17 and a European silver medallist at junior level, he embodies the new generation of high jumpers capable of mixing it with the world’s best. Originally from Chippenham and developed at the Yate & District Athletic Club, Poole has now taken another decisive step: he has signed with Texas A&M University, a prestigious American institution where he will pursue both his studies and his sporting career in a truly elite environment. Read more Read More
November 18, 2025 Football
England U17 finish their three-match friendly series in Dubai today, taking on Australia in their third outing following an impressive 5–2 victory over the United States, and a 1-1 draw against Ivory Coast. The match, scheduled for 11:30 at the Shabab Al Ahli Stadium, represents another important step for the Young Lions as they look to rebuild confidence after a disastrous European qualifying campaign. Read more Read More
November 18, 2025 Football
Will Antwi’s England U19 side continue their qualifying campaign in Lithuania, where they are based at the Raudondvaris Stadium for the three fixtures that will determine qualification for the 2026 U19 European Championship, set to be held in north Wales from 28 June to 11 July. The first two matches have already been played, with the Young Lions defeating Lithuania 2–0 — thanks to a brace from Chelsea forward Shumaira Mheuka — before sweeping aside Latvia 7–0, a result highlighted by a brilliant hat-trick from Jesse Derry, also of Chelsea. Already guaranteed to finish top of the group, England will now be looking to sign off with another convincing win, ideally maintaining their perfect defensive record, as they take on Scotland in this final qualifier. Read more Read More
November 17, 2025 Swimming
With the 2025 European Short Course Championships fast approaching in Lublin from 2–7 December, the british swimming federation unveiled a 17-strong squad blending seasoned international campaigners with rising prospects at a pivotal moment in the next Olympic cycle. The selection naturally features many of the established names who have underpinned Britain’s success in recent years, but all eyes inevitably turn to one newcomer whose emergence has been impossible to ignore for several months: Filip Nowacki, the teenage breaststroke specialist who will make his debut on the senior stage. Read more Read More