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ISLE OF WIGHT’S DOM MARSH WINS KO SUU/FIGHT ISLAND K1 TITLE
Dom Marsh Dominic Marsh - from Isle of Wight Panther Kickboxing Club - won the Ko Suu/Fight Island Ki title on Saturday (12th August). Dom fought a very experienced K1 fighter with a unique style, using kicks on the back...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT 2ND DIVISION SIDE CARISBROOKE UNITED FOLD
Isle of Wight 2nd Division side Carisbrooke United are to disband and withdraw from Isle of Wight football, it was announced this afternoon (15th August). Carisbrooke United's Julie Culliford-Brace made the following statement: "It is with great sadness that after...
Read moreDetailsPARA-TRIATHLETE LAURA CURWOOD BEATS OVER 100 ABLE-BODIED COMPETITORS AT DOCKLANDS TRIATHLON
Laura Curwood Wight Tri member Laura Curwood returned to competitive triathlon at the London Triathlon at Docklands - the world's largest city centre triathlon. This was the para-triathlete's first-ever event competing against able-bodied athletes. After a 03:00 start, Laura’s race...
Read moreDetailsCANCELLATION OF ISLAND STAGES RALLY DUE TO LACK OF ENTRIES
This year's Island Stages rally has been cancelled due to a lack of entries received, it has been announced. The rally was due to take place in September, building on last year's successful single-venue event. A total of 10 stages...
Read moreDetailsSHANKLIN HAVE BEEN CROWNED BOWLING CHAMPIONS OF ENGLAND
Shanklin A bowlers have won the Men's Two Fours competition at the National Finals in Leamington on Saturday (12th August). In the Round of 32, Shanklin beat Boscombe Cliff A 30-43. In the following round, Shanklin overcame Cove B 39-30...
Read moreDetailsBLACK DAY FOR ISLE OF WIGHT CRICKET AS ALL SIDES LOSE TO NORTH ISLAND OPPOSITION
Ventnor 1st and 2nd XIs, Ryde 1st and 2nd XIs and Shanklin & Godshill were all defeated by mainland opposition on Saturday (12th August). Ventnor 1sts were put into bat by Sarisbury Athletic at Steephill reaching 177 before being skittled...
Read moreDetailsVICTORIES FOR SHANKLIN AND W&B ON OPENING DAY OF ISLE OF WIGHT FOOTBALL SEASON
The 1st Saturday of the Isle of Wight football season (12th August) saw wins in Division 1 for last season's champions Shanklin and runners up Whitecroft & Barton Sports. Division 1: Bembridge 3-2 ECS Bembridge won their opening fixture against...
Read moreDetailsVICS VICTORIOUS FOR 2ND SUCCESSIVE GAME: ISLE OF WIGHT WESSEX FOOTBALL ROUND UP
East Cowes Vics have retained their 100 per cent record in Wessex Division 1 by beating Verwood by a single goal. Vics were unlucky not to have won by a greater margin in a game in which they twice hit...
Read moreDetailsISLAND WOMAN CHARLOTTE FISHER WINS 100-MILE RACE IN MIDST OF STORM ANTONI
Born-and-bred Islander Charlotte Fisher has won what is considered one of the hardest 100 Mile foot races in the UK - the North Down Way. Charlotte completed the course last Saturday (5th August) in 22 hours of running through Storm...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT FOOTBALL LEAGUES TO RETURN TODAY: SATURDAY FOOTBALL PREVIEW
Isle of Wight Divisions 1 and 2 are set to kick off at 14:00 this Saturday. Are you sick of overpaid prima donnas play acting in the Premiership? Unable to afford the ferry fare plus entrance at St Mary's Stadium...
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