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Injured Merner takes his chance

Injured Merner takes his chance

Veteran weightlifter John Merner knew he had only one chance to set a world record in his latest competition.

Cooper’s doubles act is world’s best

Cooper’s doubles act is world’s best

Canterbury’s Jasper Cooper starred against the world’s best septuagenarians in Mallorca at the World Tennis Championships this year.

Plans for new £2 million sports facility approved

Plans for new £2 million sports facility approved

A football club which has been working on developing plans for a sports facility for more than four years has finally been given the green light.

Itauma has an Iron will!

Itauma has an Iron will!

Moses Itauma is back in action on Friday night - just weeks after impressing in front of a star-studded crowd in Riyadh.

Noakes: I need that winning buzz again

Noakes: I need that winning buzz again

Sam Noakes wants to make up for lost time as he returns to the ring after an eight-month absence.

Chris gets royal seal of approval!

Chris gets royal seal of approval!

Downs Sailing Club’s Chris Shelton met Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal when collecting a top RYA grassroots award in London.

Tsang in running for prestigious prize

Tsang in running for prestigious prize

Bromley fencing star Amelie Tsang has been selected from around 1,000 prospects to make the shortlist for SportsAid’s One-to-Watch Award.

“A totally dominant display!” Hickford’s winning start

“A totally dominant display!” Hickford’s winning start

Charlie Hickford produced a dominant display to clinch a win on his professional boxing debut at York Hall.

Star’s fight to solve ‘heartbreaking’ Olympic mystery

Star’s fight to solve ‘heartbreaking’ Olympic mystery

A former top sports star is trying to resolve the 60-year mystery why she was sensationally dropped from an Olympic final.

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Medway boxer dreaming big ahead of pro debut

Medway boxer dreaming big ahead of pro debut

Charlie Hickford makes his professional boxing entrance this weekend - and he’s aiming for the top.

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Gillham calls the shots to win tribute tournament

Gillham calls the shots to win tribute tournament

Thirteen players contested the sixth Dominick Lee Memorial pool competition at Aylesford Village Club, with Simon Gillham coming out on top this time.

Slow start costly as Hawkins misses out

Slow start costly as Hawkins misses out

Barry Hawkins gave himself too much to do as he lost his Champion of Champions semi-final showdown with Judd Trump despite a late rally.

Riley reigns supreme!

Riley reigns supreme!

Rumbles Boxing Academy’s Riley Khalid reached the gold standard at Sweden’s King of the Ring tournament - his first competition.

Champion of champions! Pool team crowned country’s best

Champion of champions! Pool team crowned country’s best

Medway pool team JPL1 were crowned English Pool Association champion of champions at the weekend.

Falcons duo out of this world!

Falcons duo out of this world!

Two members of The Falcons Kickboxing Club came through their world junior title fights - and their coaches couldn’t be prouder.

Knockout blow a setback for Faversham boxer

Knockout blow a setback for Faversham boxer

A first defeat as a professional boxer was tough to take for Alex Branson-Cole but he’s determined to come back strong in the new year.

£500,000 improvements well received

£500,000 improvements well received

Greyhound trainers have given Central Park’s new running surface the thumbs up.

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George briefly on top of the world at Records Week

George briefly on top of the world at Records Week

Medway powerboat racer George Elmore set new world and British bests at Coniston Records Week - but they didn’t last.

Luca’s journey to hit international heights!

Luca’s journey to hit international heights!

Teenage bike rider Luca Thurlow has come a long way since he started out in the sport in Kent.

Alex floored by meeting with legend McGuigan

Alex floored by meeting with legend McGuigan

Alex Branson-Cole’s whirlwind start as a professional boxer continued after he brushed shoulders with former world champion Barry McGuigan.

Father and son help reel in bronze!

Father and son help reel in bronze!

The England under-21 fishing team have medalled on the international stage - and it was a family affair.

Jack’s thriving on and off the track

Jack’s thriving on and off the track

Just two years in karting has made a massive impact on Jack Lead’s life.

Brady, 18, serves up title first

Brady, 18, serves up title first

Patrick Brady has become the first teenager to win the men’s UK Pro League.

Club helps Kian unlock potential

Club helps Kian unlock potential

A teenager has become a junior national boxing champion - months after he joined his new club without a win to his name.

Boxing gym fighting for survival after fire guts home

Boxing gym fighting for survival after fire guts home

A community boxing club is appealing for help after its gym was destroyed by a blaze following an electrical fault.

Third time lucky for derby winner

Third time lucky for derby winner

It was a case of third time lucky for Richard Rees’ Churchfield Syd who won his first Category 1 competition at Central Park on Sunday.

The only way is up!

The only way is up!

Folkestone pickleball convert Jake Saxby was delighted to medal at his first English Nationals - and thinks the sport’s popularity will keep rising.

Boccia action makes welcome return

Boccia action makes welcome return

Dozens of players were involved as the Kent Boccia Singles Championships were held for the first time since Covid.

Rubbing shoulders with royalty

Rubbing shoulders with royalty

Meopham volleyball player Maxime Carolan found himself in the company of royals.

Home hopes rest on Lenny

Home hopes rest on Lenny

Greyhound trainer Paul Donovan will be hoping home advantage counts in Sunday’s Premier Greyhound Racing Kent Derby final.

Britain’s golden boys at the European championships

Britain’s golden boys at the European championships

Four gymnasts from Tiger Acrobatic Gymnastics in Tunbridge Wells have clinched a European title.

Tsang talks resilience with the royals

Tsang talks resilience with the royals

Bromley’s Cadet World Champion fencer Amelie Tsang has been exchanging tips on wellbeing with the Prince and Princess of Wales.

‘Without Helen, the club wouldn’t be what it is today’

‘Without Helen, the club wouldn’t be what it is today’

Gravesend Sailing Club have paid tribute to their first lady commodore - by naming their new safety boat after her.

“What a legend!” Greene loses belt after thriller at York Hall

“What a legend!” Greene loses belt after thriller at York Hall

Louis Greene lost his Commonwealth super welterweight belt on Saturday night but the man who beat him admitted he hadn’t experienced a fight like it.

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A golden age for Garrett

A golden age for Garrett

Few people play sport competitively in their 70s and even fewer are doing so on the world stage – but Jim Garrett has bucked that trend.

Collett needs something special

Collett needs something special

Harvel’s Tony Collett remains in the hunt for Kent Derby glory - but thinks his remaining entry must hit new heights to make the £20,000 Final.

“It’s going to go off!” Greene predicts fireworks against Gilley in title defence

“It’s going to go off!” Greene predicts fireworks against Gilley in title defence

Louis Greene makes the second defence of his commonwealth title this Saturday - and he’s predicting fireworks.

Duty calls for Owen!

Duty calls for Owen!

Gravesend Dynamite founder Jason Owen has won international recognition after joining up with an England National Performance squad.

Eliza making it look easy

Eliza making it look easy

The thought of competing against people potentially more than twice your age seems a daunting one - but not so much for seven-year-old Eliza Cooper!

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