Jordan Jarrett-Bryan

3 weeks ago | channel4.com | Jordan Jarrett-Bryan

One of boxing’s greatest rivalries is due to be resurrected this week – not just on sporting terms, but on a family level as well. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet this Saturday night at Tottenham Stadium in what is set to be the fight of the year. This is a bout surrounded by controversy and history, and could result with one career coming to an end.

2 months ago | channel4.com | Jordan Jarrett-Bryan

England’s next game in the tournament is against Afghanistan on Wednesday in Lahore. Some MPs and human rights groups say the team should boycott the match because of the Taliban’s clampdown on women’s rights, which has seen the Afghan women’s cricket team forced into exile. Despite international cricket rules saying men’s test teams must also have a women’s team, cricketing authorities here have rejected calls to boycott the game, even as they acknowledge Afghanistan’s ‘gender apartheid’.

2 months ago | channel4.com | Jordan Jarrett-Bryan

Produced by Becky Horsbrough A solitary protester outside parliament, Arzo Parsi stands out against a counter demonstration of supporters of the Afghan men’s cricket team and their right to play in international competitions. For Arzo, allowing the men to play hides the injustices women are having to live with in Afghanistan. She believes England should boycott their match at the Champions Trophy against the Taliban-led country, and is not afraid to stand up to those who oppose her views.

Jan 5, 2025 | channel4.com | Jordan Jarrett-Bryan

Football is a source of joy for many, but anger at a team losing, fuelled by alcohol, can turn it into a source of fear for others. Domestic violence soars during major tournaments, with women bearing the brunt of their partner’s emotions. And that leaves many living in dread whenever the football is on. If you’ve been affected by the issues highlighted in this report, you can find support organisations at channel4.com/support

Dec 22, 2024 | channel4.com | Jordan Jarrett-Bryan

A British-Ugandan athlete has arrived in London after running all the way from South Africa to raise awareness about racism. It took Deo Kato 518 days to cover the 8,230 miles from Cape Town. His journey took him through war zones and along the way he endured serious illness, several weeks in jail and – after reaching Europe – daily racist abuse. But he said other experiences restored his faith in humanity.