London 2012: UEL and Paralympics Ireland sign partnership deal
Irish athletes have become the latest to secure a place at the University of East London (UEL) during the Games this year.
Relieve the sights, sounds and smells of West Ham Speedway
Many people who know my close association with West Ham United might be surprised that my first sporting love was the other Hammers – the speedway team that rode at Custom House Stadium, writes Steve Bacon.
Cycling duo are on the right track
Para-cyclists Ryan Whatmough and Joe Widdowson have enjoyed a stellar week in the Sainsbury’s 2012 School Games.
Statue of Ade Adepitan revealed at University of East London
TV presenter and Paralympian Ade Adepitan met his match at the University of East London last week.
England call for super Sam
A Canning Town schoolboy has secured a place in the England under-14 basketball squad that travel to Scotland and Croatia this summer, writes Simon Jackson.
Manor Park martial artists are flying the flag for Great Britain
Gurumu Taekwondo Club’s success on the mat continued as several of their students flourished at recent events.
Grand boost for fencer Rai as he is marked out as future Olympian
Budding Ilford fencer Rajan Rai has been hand-picked as a future British Olympian after being chosen to be part of the Lloyds TSB Local Heroes initiative.
Mighty Nikaj is British champion
Gzim Nikaj was crowned BIKMA British light-heavyweight champion after a closely fought bout at the top of the bill at Chestnut Sports Centre’s Kickboxing event.
Newham claim take Youth Games glory
Bilal Rashid and Owais Ghaffar recently took a one-two in the London Youth Games table tennis tournament for Newham.
NewVIC college students cycle from Paris to Plaistow
A group of NewVIc staff students took to their bikes and rode more than 300km from Paris to the Plaistow college.
NASSA’s grand National triumph makes them the pride of England
The Newham All-Star Sports Academy (NASSA) dominated Manchester Magic in the Division Three men’s play-off to win their third title of the season.
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