Alisha Singh

4 weeks ago | sportsgazette.co.uk | Alex Charlton |Alisha Singh

Girls are dropping out of sport at an alarming rate. Indeed, more than a million teenage girls who once considered themselves ‘sporty’, disengage from sport after primary school, according to Women in Sport. Netball is a true reflection of these statistics. In school, it is one of the most accessed and played sports by girls, but these habits do not continue into adulthood, with over a third of teenage girls dropping out of the sport completely, as per.

Dec 9, 2024 | sportsgazette.co.uk | Alex Charlton |Alisha Singh

The sun beat down severely on the dusty Mexican pitch, contrasting the cold apathy the world cast upon them. They were the Lost Lionesses, a team of English female footballers who competed in the 1971 unofficial Women’s World Cup in Mexico. They faced financial constraints, societal disapproval, and lack of recognition, yet they persevered, driven by their love for the game and determination to prove themselves. Janice Barton was not just a player but a symbol of hope for women everywhere.

Oct 31, 2024 | sportsgazette.co.uk | Alisha Singh

Embed from Getty ImagesThe experiences of Devon Petersen and Rory McLeod, two pioneering Black athletes who have broken barriers and made their mark in darts and snooker, speak volumes about their resilience. Both provide valuable insights into the challenges they faced and the strategies they employed to overcome adversity, inspiring us with their determination and the impact these strategies have had on their respective sports.

Jan 4, 2024 | sportsgazette.co.uk | Sam Sheppey |Ricky Westaby |Alisha Singh

What a tournament it has been. Three weeks of tungsten tension at Alexandra Palace, completed by ‘Cool Hand Luke’ holding his nerve. There were plenty of highs and lows, so here are some stories from the tournament, a review of the final and the story of the winner. Embed from Getty ImagesPlaying it coolLuke Humphries won his first world darts championship in fine fashion, beating 16-year-old phenom Luke Littler seven sets to four, as the sport bids farewell to legend Russ ‘The Voice’ Bray.

Nov 29, 2023 | sportsgazette.co.uk | Alisha Singh

In his captivating memoir ‘Unbreakable’, Ronnie O’Sullivan takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the ups and downs of his life, offering an intimate portrait of a snooker legend whose resilience and indomitable spirit prove why he is ‘truly unbreakable’. Stubborn, Driven and Disciplined – Three words Ronnie O’Sullivan uses to describe himselfRonnie O’Sullivan is an icon of professional snooker and is considered one of the most talented yet complicated sportsmen in history.