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Kent athletes help to promote exercise from home

Kent athletes help to promote exercise from home

11 February 2021

Sports stars from Kent have backed a campaign to encourage the public to exercise at home during lockdown.

Could esports become the next Olympic event?

Could esports become the next Olympic event?

10 February 2021

The pandemic's changed the shape of gaming in Kent, we explore if the professional side of the digital world could become the next big sporting event.

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Clarke ready for GB boxing return

Clarke ready for GB boxing return

05 February 2021

Gravesend boxer Cheavon Clarke returns to action for the first time in over a year next week.

'I'm preparing for world championships in car park'

'I'm preparing for world championships in car park'

08 August 2020

A roller skating champion has hit out at 'insane' regulations which have left him with no choice but to practice in a car park - and he's not alone.

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Kent pair have places confirmed for Tokyo

Kent pair have places confirmed for Tokyo

07 July 2020

Table tennis players Will Bayley and Ross Wilson have both had their place at the Summer Paralympic Games confirmed.

Millie Knight hopes for more success at Beijing 2022 and her mum's support will be vital

Millie Knight hopes for more success at Beijing 2022 and her mum's support will be vital

04 June 2020

Para-skiing star Millie and mother Suzanne Knight have always been a team since the very beginning.

Historic appointment for Kent's former Olympic medalist

Historic appointment for Kent's former Olympic medalist

27 May 2020

Georgina Harland will lead Team GB at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics after being appointed Chef de Mission for the Games - a first for women.

Community focus for table tennis star

Community focus for table tennis star

06 April 2020

It’s World Table Tennis Day but Kent Paralympian Ross Wilson has more important things on his mind.

Kent Olympian bows out

Kent Olympian bows out

04 April 2020

Tom Ransley admits he has nothing more to give after deciding against competing in Tokyo next year.

Heartbroken Tom ready to fight on

Heartbroken Tom ready to fight on

26 March 2020

Tom Bosworth believes he will be fitter and stronger when the Olympic Games comes around next year.

Tokyo Games rescheduled

Tokyo Games rescheduled

24 March 2020

Kent’s Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls will have to wait another year to fulfil their dreams.

Bosworth staying positive

Bosworth staying positive

21 March 2020

Tonbridge AC Olympian Tom Bosworth says it's too early to write off this summer's Tokyo Games.

Clarke's boxing clever

Clarke's boxing clever

10 March 2020

Money can't buy the chance of Olympic glory, says Gravesend fighter Cheavon Clarke.

Tokyo 2020: 'There's nothing special about being a pro'

Tokyo 2020: 'There's nothing special about being a pro'

03 March 2020

Listen to our new Kent's Sporting Dreams podcast with Gravesend boxer Cheavon Clarke on the Tokyo Olympics, being on Team GB and turning professional.

Teenager's Olympic ambition

Teenager's Olympic ambition

18 February 2020

Eighteen-year-old Sophie Castle, of Dover Castle Archery Club, has ambitions to compete in the Paris Olympics.

Tokyo 2020: Chance to impress

Tokyo 2020: Chance to impress

28 January 2020

Matthew Robertson is hoping to push his case for a spot at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics this week.

Tokyo 2020: Kent's Olympic dreams

Tokyo 2020: Kent's Olympic dreams

24 January 2020

It's six months until the 2020 Olympics - we look at the Kent stars hoping to be on the plane to Tokyo.

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