Tag: Sport
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The Games that nearly weren’t, part III
Last time: I saw some judo and learnt where my national loyalties lie. Netball On the penultimate day of Glasgow 2026, we travelled there once more. And, once more, we went to the SEC—but…
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The Games that nearly weren’t, part II
Last time: we went to the bowls, and I got very excited about supporting Norfolk Island. Judo Once I’d been told, on a Monday afternoon, that I wouldn’t be needed for jury service, the…
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The Games that nearly weren’t, part I
This summer, the Fringe isn’t the only major international event taking place in Scotland. At the other end of the M8, Scotland’s biggest city is hosting the Commonwealth Games, the international multi-sport event for…
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The cue ball, gone
Who was the first sportsperson you were aware of? If you’re about my age, it might have been Paula Radcliffe, or Tim Henman. If you’re from my neck of the woods, it might have…