Arthur Le Neel

Founder and editor of Britannia Sport, I have, since 2023, chronicled the unfolding story of British sport, with a particular eye for emerging talent and the fortunes of our national teams. With a deep‑rooted passion for football, athletics, rugby and swimming, my understanding of sport has been shaped by the great international competitions, where national achievements take precedence over individual glory. A keen admirer of statistics, I take pleasure in casting light on athletes and disciplines too often overlooked, while offering a broad and exacting coverage of British sport in all its richness.
December 16, 2024 Swimming
The last two days of the 2024 World Short Course Swimming Championships featured many finals. Among them, the women’s 50 and 1500-meter freestyle finals saw two young swimmers, Amelie Blocksidge and Eva Okaro, who shone at an age where they could still compete in junior events. Read more Read More
December 14, 2024 Football
The draw for the 2026 World Cup qualification groups (UEFA Zone) took place in Zurich, where England was placed in Group K alongside Serbia, Albania, Latvia, and Andorra. The Three Lions, who were in Pot 1 with prestigious teams like France, Germany, and Spain, are favorites to secure a direct spot for the tournament hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With 12 groups in total, this qualification phase promises to be intense, with each nation aiming to join the 16 European representatives at the World Cup. Read more Read More
December 13, 2024 Swimming
For the 2024 World Short Course Championships (December 10-15 in Budapest), the British Swimming Federation made the choice to send a small delegation, with only ten athletes, mixing experience and youth. Despite this, a medal was secured by Abbie Wood on the very first evening, marking her first-ever individual World Championship medal. Read more Read More
December 12, 2024 Athletics
Since the start of December, athletics has resumed with the opening of the winter meetings. While the presence and performances of athletes will intensify in the coming days leading up to the European Indoor Athletics Championships (March 6-9 in Apeldoorn, Netherlands), young British athletes have already posted some very impressive times. Here’s a look at the opening of the winter season. Read more Read More
December 11, 2024 Judo
The 2024 British Pre-Cadet and Cadet Judo Championships brought together the best young judokas in the UK this weekend. Held at the Sports and Wellness Hub at the University of Warwick on December 7-8, this competition crowned 36 new British champions. Read more Read More