Sport Archives - Positive News

The ball in his court: the coach on a mission to diversify tennis

Hilary Armstrong — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 11:05:25 +0000

As Wimbledon returns, we catch up with tennis coach Arum Akom, who is pushing for change in his beloved sport

Martin Wright — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:22:21 +0000

In a refugee camp in Lebanon, cricket is helping Syrian and Palestinian teenagers to overcome terrible experiences

Robin Eveleigh — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:04:35 +0000

Jack Scott credits running with helping him overcome a six-year gambling addiction that took hold in his early 20s

Martin Wright — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:58:05 +0000

Athletes are increasingly sticking their heads above the podium to speak out on issues from global travel to greenwashing

Max Dickins — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:10:32 +0000

The extraordinary story of John McAvoy: ex-robber, record holding triathlete and youth mentor, whose prison officer never misses a race

Daniel Flendt Dreesen — Fri, 26 May 2023 09:57:57 +0000

Beloved worldwide, nothing rivals the cultural influence of the ‘beautiful game’. Can it inspire us to save our planet?

Alex Turner — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:00:48 +0000

An English charity is helping young people tame anxiety disorders through boxing. For some, it’s been transformational

Robin Eveleigh — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:18:21 +0000

By night she’s a supermarket shelf stacker, by day she’s a record-setting ice swimmer. Meet the ‘Merthyr Mermaid’

Robin Eveleigh — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:38:30 +0000

Winter swimmers have long touted the health benefits of an icy plunge. New research suggests their claims might hold water

Gavin Haines — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:02:19 +0000

Renewables came to the rescue in the UK, cancer rates fell in the US, and Wales netted a win for gender equality, plus more