England’s World Cup matches are scheduled conveniently for UK viewers, with all group games starting in the evening. In contrast, Scotland faces a challenging schedule, playing their opening match against Haiti at 02:00 BST and subsequent games against Morocco and Brazil at 23:00 BST, leading to late nights for fans.
Callum Bell from Blantyre has won the Western District light heavyweight title for the fourth time while boxing for The Unit ABC in Lesmahagow. Additionally, he received the Rab Bannan memorial award for best youth boxer. The club is proud of his achievements as he prepares for senior competitions in January.
Geo Hamilton, a local boxer from Blantyre, has made headlines by winning a GOLD medal while representing Scotland in Poland. He is part of Blantyre Miners ABC and joined other talented boxers from various clubs. The club expressed their pride and joy in his achievement.
Sportscotland’s Sport Facilities Fund is investing £1 million in sports clubs and community facilities across the UK. Notably, Blantyre Soccer Academy received £200,000 for a new 4G pitch at Larkfield. A total of ten projects in Scotland will benefit from the fund, sharing an overall amount of £1,017,990.
On Monday, June 16th, Auchinraith Primary School hosted a successful sports day for Primary 1 to Primary 7 pupils. The pleasant weather contributed to an enthusiastic atmosphere as students showcased their athletic skills, with senior pupils providing assistance. Overall, it was a day filled with cheers and encouragement for everyone involved.
Three links in a very positive chain, Dunns Food and Drinks, Children’s charity, Aware Scotland, who look to support young people in developing their full potential, and Scotland’s oldest football club Queen’s Park, came together for a third wonderful time this week. The trio or organisations met up for a coaching session led by Queen’s […]
Well done to our Blantyre Soccer Academy Under 14’s last week. Despite some poor weather, the youngsters did fantastic! Superb performance with great goals and fantastic team work from every single girl. Isn’t it great to see so much sporting talent locally!
Good news for Golf fans, as the multi million pound ‘Topgolf’ complex presses ahead towards a 2022 opening date. The massive sports facility being built just off the M74 at Rutherglen will employ 300 people in full and part time jobs when up and running, and is part of the local Clyde Gateway regeneration programme. […]