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

Robin Eveleigh — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:00:20 +0000

A deal was sealed on a historic European nature law and LGBTQ+ rights in south-east Asia received a major boost, plus more good news

Robin Eveleigh — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:18:29 +0000

Newcastle United have collaborated on shirts that allow deaf fans to ‘feel’ the noise of St James’ Park for the first time

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

Robin Eveleigh — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:26:31 +0000

From match-fee parity to record viewing figures, professional women’s sport has entered a bold new era

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?

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’