Category: Summer

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At home, I need a reason to work out. On holiday, I’ll hike in flip flops to see a goat, then pretend to speak Italian to rent a paddleboard. Why I only say yes to new sports when I’m sunburnt and off-grid.

By Ali Wong

Blockbuster Summer

Forget the polite applause and cucumber sandwiches. Gurinder Chadha has turned this summer’s England vs India women’s cricket series into a full-blown cinematic showdown.
One director.
One trailer.
One very big story.

By Glorious

Sisters of the Tide

Freediving is a sport fraught with danger, yet it fosters a community that transcends boundaries. British freediver Ruth Osborn and Kuwait’s Zainab Alwazzan reveal the sisterhood forged in the depths.

By Ellë Bolland

Paralympics: Problematic Admiration?

Sport is sport, athletes are athletes. But I’ve been questioning if my admiration for Paralympians carries a hint of patronisation. Are societal attitudes clouding how we truly celebrate their achievements?

By Isabelle Smith

Queen of The Cold

Think surfing’s all about sunny beaches and golden tans? Meet Lucy Campbell, the UK’s seven-time Women’s National Surfing Champion, who’s making waves in freezing British waters.

By Glorious

We Mind the Gap

As the Paris Olympics achieve gender equality among athletes for the first time, questions remain about equal representation in the media. Outdoor sports photographer and producer, Hannah Bailey, travelled to Paris to investigate the gender imbalance amongst sports photographers and connect with other female image-makers.

By Hannah Bailey

Night Runner

When you think of Paris, twinkling lights and romantic evenings probably spring to mind, not a night marathon during the Olympics. Yet, the 2024 Paris Marathon Pour Tous offered just that. We caught up with runner and writer, Ali Ball, who took on this extraordinary challenge.

By Glorious

Mother Athletes

The Olympics have been a whirlwind for both avid sports fans and the more laissez-faire, armchair critics among us (you know who you are). Amidst the athletic feats, it's the incredible journey of mother-athletes who have truly captured my heart.

By Suzy Travis

Rituals & Superstitions

What makes an athlete win? There’s genetics, a regimented training programme, and a team of professionals building these superhumans. But what about their unique rituals and superstitions? Glorious investigates.

By Ellë Bolland

Cindy's Fight

From conflict zones to Olympic glory, the Refugee Olympic Team, led by boxing star Cindy Ngamba, has shown the world the true meaning of courage and resilience.

By Natasha