Other Sport

7 teams headed to the Isle of Wight Community Club to compete for the annual Godbold Petanque Trophy on Sunday 20th October. The teams competing for the trophy were Camphill Stormers, Bargeman’s Sails, Victorians, Plessey Hotshots, Fokkers, Horseshoe Ringers and...

Isle of Wight Ladies 2XI played the first game of the day at home on Saturday as they hosted Petersfield 2XI. The Island had some new faces starting for them, due to half term, but this did not stop them...

An Isle of Wight equestrian has been nominated for Amateur Rider of the Year at the prestigious Horse & Hound Awards. Megan Champney featured on Island Echo earlier this year when she and her pony, Penrock Perfect Puzzle (Portia), qualified...

It was a mixed weekend for the Isle of Wight Hockey Club across the various age groups and genders. Lets start with Our Ladies 1XI who hosted Basingstoke 4XI at home. After Basingstoke lead 1-0 at half time, the Island-side...

Last weekend Isle of Wight Road Runners Alice Rayner and Ross Wilkes took part in marathons some 5,191 miles apart, in Bulgaria and Chicago respectively. Travelling to the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, Alice completed the Wizz Air Sofia Marathon is...

Two dedicated groups of runners on the Isle of Wight have successfully completed the 2024 Isle of Wight Marathon, raising funds for the invaluable services provided by the Isle of Wight Youth Trust. As well as traditional counselling, the trust...

The Isle of Wight Ladies 1XI travelled away to face Waterside 1XI at the weekend, starting strong to quickly find themselves 1-0 up within the first few minutes thanks to Sophie Parkhouse. They continued to apply the pressure and found...

A Royal Air Force veteran from the Isle of Wight has joined the Help for Heroes wheelchair basketball team after impressing coaches at an exhibition match designed to showcase the sport. Gary Butler from East Cowes, who was medically discharged...

Illness meant that the Island's Ladies 1XI had a last-minute reshuffle in formation, but they quickly adapted and started the weekend's match against Chichester on the front foot. After 15 minutes, the Island were awarded a short corner which was...

Summer Chambers is continuing to impress in the world of archery following several recent wins - and the 13-year-old has just secured her place at the National Age Group Academy. Last month Island Echo reported on Summer's fantastic inaugural season...