Amir Marouani didn’t let his first defeat get him down - instead he returned to winning ways and then reached the gold standard.

Members of the Folkestone and Ashford branches of Canton Martial Arts have been in action on the national stage - with some memorable displays.

Rising volleyball star Maxime Carolan is off to a top training centre in France.

Two brothers from Broadstairs who learned to play table tennis at home during the Covid lockdown have won gold medals at the Kent Championships.

Minster’s Ross Wilson ended a 15-match hoodoo as well as winning gold at the Czech Para Open.

Folkestone’s Adam Brownsword has won gold at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.

Snodland’s George Hennon will be weighing up his next move after the first setback since he returned to the ring.

There were some standout displays to be proud of when Spires Academy took on King’s School in their first equestrian competition after the pandemic.

Star Kickboxing and Boxing Gym are celebrating yet more British title success.

A wise head stands between George Hennon and victory in an eliminator contest for the English super-lightweight title.

Kent’s Paul “Bomber” Brown is out to finish his boxing career on a high this weekend.

Special guests, including former deputy prime minister Damian Green, were in attendance when Wye Tennis Club declared their new padel court open.

Cheavon Clarke impressed with a devastating stoppage-win on Saturday to see off David Jamieson inside five rounds.

Lily Porter held court in singles and doubles when The North School in Ashford hosted ‘Play Your Way to Wimbledon’ qualifiers.

Twenty teams had a ball at the Ashford Netball League’s first tournament since 2019 - and organisers hope it could become an annual event.

Robert Caswell admitted he was only just getting warmed up as he brushed aside his latest opponent with a stunning uppercut.

Ryan McDonagh had never boxed before he took up the challenge to fight with the Kent Charity Boxing team - and now he’s hooked.

Teenager Amir Marouani wants to emulate MMA superstar Conor McGregor.

Maxime Carolan is a star off the volleyball court as well as on it after his fundraising efforts were recognised at an awards ceremony.

Archery’s Steve Davies is used to hitting his targets - and there are none bigger than securing a place at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.