International Gymnastics Federation brings in new code of conduct
The International Gymnastics Federation has introduced a new code of conduct to promote “a positive culture based on fundamental principles of integrity, respect, honesty and fairness”. The announcement follows several years of controversy for the sport. In 2018, USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was jailed after abusing at least 265 women. An investigation into […]
Tom Daley: Jake Daniels coming out is ‘powerful’ and ‘incredibly brave’
As well as discussing Daniels coming out, Daley shared his views on transgender inclusion in sport. The debate centres around the balance of inclusion, sporting fairness and safety in women’s sport – essentially, whether trans women can compete in female categories without an unfair advantage or presenting a threat of injury to other competitors. Many […]
Bristol refugee dance event goes digital
Niki Groom It took Niki Groom five hours to complete the sketches A women’s refugee group has hosted its first virtual dance event, creating a connection some had not had in months. Refugee Women of Bristol (RWoB) hosted the annual cultural event as part of the Bristol Refugee Festival, which has gone digital due to […]
Hockey Women’s World Cup: Ireland beat India in shootout to reach semi-finals
Ireland player Chloe Watkins, speaking to BT Sport: “We knew we have the best goalkeeper in the game and would keep making saves. She kept blocking and blocking and we knew she would do it. “It ended up being a very tight game. India played really well, all credit to them, they had a great […]
Teenage superbike star welcomes more female racers
A teenage motorcycle racer says she is pleased to see more girls and women getting into the sport. Chloe Jones, 18, is gearing up for her British Superbike Championship season at Silverstone, which takes place this Easter weekend. The OMG Racing Yamaha rider, from Daventry in Northamptonshire, started racing at the age of 11. She […]
Wales hockey teams get Commonwealth qualification rankings boost
The Wales hockey teams have boosted their chances of competing in the 2018 Commonwealth Games thanks to the latest world rankings. The men have risen eight places to 24th on the back of winning promotion to the EuroHockey Championship A Division. The women just missed out on promotion and remain in 26th place. But both […]
Women’s Hockey World Cup: 80,000 tickets sold amid record growth in 2018
The study’s authors say their prediction for 2018 has been “driven by a huge increase in media coverage and awareness of women’s sport; the introduction of new, professionally-organised events across football, hockey, netball and rugby union and the success of hosting the 2017 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup”. And the upward curve in attendances is […]
Champions Trophy: GB women aiming for first victory in competition
Kate Richardson-Walsh will attempt to lead Great Britain’s women to a first Champions Trophy success after head coach Danny Kerry named his 18-strong squad for the event in London. Richardson-Walsh will be appearing in her seventh Champions Trophy while Alex Danson and Laura Unsworth feature for the sixth time. The men’s competition begins on Friday; […]
Ed Barney named GB Hockey’s new performance director
Ed Barney has been named Great Britain hockey’s new performance director – overseeing the men’s and women’s teams. Barney, a former sailing athlete and coach, worked for the England and Wales Cricket Board before joining GB Hockey as head of talent development in 2013. He takes over from Danny Kerry, who had been both performance […]
World League Final: Britain’s defeats ‘a blessing in disguise’
Poor performances at the Hockey World League Finals could be a “blessing in disguise” for Britain’s men and women. The men’s team finished sixth in India, while the women were seventh in their event, which was won by Argentina. The hosts defeated New Zealand 5-1 on Sunday, with Germany beating China 6-2 for bronze. “Unless […]