Maryam Chaudhary

Apr 11, 2024 | skysports.com | Dev Trehan |Maryam Chaudhary

The Football Association has told Sky Sports News that addressing the "stark" under-representation of South Asians in the professional game is now "a long-term aim". Yasir Mirza, who was appointed FA director of equality, diversity and inclusion last year, said the FA's key mantra "A Game for All" is about ensuring English football is inclusive for everybody, including Britain's South Asian community.

Mar 8, 2024 | skysports.com | Maryam Chaudhary |Tejas Kotecha

Aged 17, Missy Franklin became a swimming superstar when she won four Olympic gold medals at the London Olympics in 2012. But she could never repeat that success at the next Olympics. For International Women's Day, she spoke to Sky Sports News about success, family, mental health, making a difference with the charity Laureus, and why she is still known for being the girl from a viral Carly Rae Jepson video.

Dec 29, 2023 | skysports.com | Eleanor Roper |Maryam Chaudhary

Twenty-six-time Grand Slam champion, reigning world No 1 in both men's singles and doubles wheelchair tennis, Paralympian and OBE recipient. Alfie Hewett’s list of achievements continues to grow. Sky Sports News' Eleanor Roper sat down with Hewett to reflect on his success in 2023. Looking back now on 2023, on what has been an amazing year for you, can you pick a highlight? Is that even possible? "That's so difficult.

Jul 25, 2023 | skysports.com | Maryam Chaudhary

British 400-metre hurdler Lina Nielsen recounts the story of discovering she had multiple sclerosis and informing her family about the diagnosis; the 27-year-old wants to inspire others and learn more about living with MS while trying to fulfil her dreams on the track By Maryam Chaudhary Last Updated: 24/07/23 5:50pm As a British athlete, Lina Nielsen has faced many hurdles while trying to compete and beat the world's best.

Feb 23, 2023 | skysports.com | Maryam Chaudhary

Nearly 18 months since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women are still banned from work in most sectors, not allowed to get education, or play sport. Among the tens of thousands desperate to escape the country in August 2021 were a small group of football players. The Afghanistan women's development squad crossed the border into Pakistan, before flying to the UK and Sky Sports News was invited to interview the players after training and workshops.