Greetings again, it’s that time of year to reflect on our Top 10 Sportsmanship Moments in 2024. You can either read the stories and watch the videos, or listen to the Top 10 recorded with BBC Radio London here. Thanks to Phil Parry, BBC Radio London Sports Show anchor man. As in previous years … Read more
1. Cuban Wrestler – Leaves His Boots in the Ring Mijaín López, the Olympic Champion of the heaviest Greco-Roman wrestling weight class bent down on his right knee, untied his boot lace and took off his left boot. The crowd start to applaud. He looks up humbly. Then he switches knees and unties his right … Read more
The shootings in America (Atlanta) come as another horror shock. The deceased families lives are ruined forever. Our sympathies go out to all our Asian brothers and sisters (and the two non-Asian victims’ families also). I hope this story shows support and a tiny drop of hope during this dark hour. Yesterday I felt the … Read more
‘Enemies on the Bays and Best of Friends Off It’ said the commentator as two of snooker’s great competitors embraced, for some time, after their semi-final Masters battle was over. Ronnie O’Sullivan’s Instagram photo and comment says it all ‘What a match against my brother Ding’. This is sportsmanship around the snooker table. Warm words between the … Read more