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22nd June 2026
Isle of Wight prison officer Zoltan Mihalyi has broken the British bench press record with a lift of 183kg. Zoltan - who lives in Newport - was competing at the World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) South West Qualifier competition. This...
Read moreDetailsRyde Harriers produced a strong showing at the Salisbury 10-mile Hampshire Road Race League fixture last weekend. An early ferry crossing from the Isle of Wight was rewarded with a stunning sunrise and a smooth drive to the race venue....
Read moreDetailsA trio of Wightlink Cycle Race Team members - Nick, Ewan and Alfie - recently travelled north to Cannock chase to compete in Round 1 of the British Cycling National MTB XCO Series. Ewan and Alfie were first up in...
Read moreDetailsVentnor let their last game of the season at Aldershot & Fleet slip through her grasp. Ventnor travelled with a group of vocal supporters who watched their team struggle at the beginning of the game as the A&F scrummage won...
Read moreDetails13 ladies took to the course to vie for the Thomas Cup at Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club on Sunday (6th April). The Thomas Cup was donated to the Ladies’ Section of Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club 53 years ago...
Read moreDetailsCowes Sports lost to a 79th minute goal at the Zilch Waste Stadium yesterday evening (Tuesday) to possibly the strongest side in England's level 5 - AFC Portchester. Portchester - who brought over 100 travelling fans - have the highest...
Read moreDetailsWight Eagles Ladies produced a sensational attacking display as they scored 12 away at Pace Ladies last weekend. The opening 10 minutes saw a balanced contest, but the Island side soon took control, with young forwards Jess Green and Millie...
Read moreDetailsA personal trainer from the Isle of Wight has celebrated her 60th birthday with a trio of podium finishes at the Arnold’s Sports Festival in Brazil, just 2 years after deciding to take up bodybuilding. Pearl Dobson marked a milestone...
Read moreDetailsCowes CC U14's have secured the indoor league and cup double following a victory against Arreton Buzzards last week. On the evening of 4th April, Cowes CC U14's defeated the Buzzards in the final of the U14 Indoor Cup at...
Read moreDetailsThe indoor bowlers of the Isle of Wight Community Club in Cowes completed their season with 3 days of club finals over the weekend of 21st-23rd March. Events got underway on Friday with the triples. The game was close but...
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