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Super League Triathlon 2021 Championship Series – London

Super League Triathlon’s 2021 championship gets under way on 5 September with the opening event of the series in London. Following the championship opener in the UK capital, the swim-bike-run series will continue with back-to-back events in Munich, Jersey and Malibu, which will crown the fastest triathletes in the world. Read more about the Super League Triathlon 2021 championship series here  

Football: 2023 Soccer Aid for Unicef

Created by singer Robbie Williams in 2006, Soccer Aid for Unicef is the world’s biggest celebrity football match, raising money to give children the best start in life. Every year, England take on their opponents, the Soccer Aid World XI FC.  The 2023 edition of Soccer Aid will be played at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium on Sunday 11 June. Jill Scott, the Lionesses’ Euro 2022 winner, will captain the England team and Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt will skipper the World XI. For ticket information go to See Tickets.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pt73CiKjTE
Sports event in focus: Super League Triathlon 2021 championship series
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Sports event in focus: Super League Triathlon 2021 championship series

Super League Triathlon’s 2021 championship gets under way on 5 September with the opening event of the series in London.  Following the championship opener in the UK capital, the swim-bike-run series will continue with back-to-back events in Munich, Jersey and Malibu, which will crown the fastest triathletes in the world.  Super League Triathlon 2021 Championship Series- 5 September: London, UK- 12 September: Munich, Germany- 18 September: Jersey, Channel Islands - 25 September: Malibu, USA The final start lists for the 2021 Super League Triathlon championship will contain 20 male athletes, 20 female athletes and a number of wildcards - who will confirmed ahead of each event. Race formats include Enduro, Triple Mix, Equalizer and Eliminator. Spain’s Mario Mola, who wo...
Aruba sports holidays: golf, beach tennis and motorsport
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Aruba sports holidays: golf, beach tennis and motorsport

The sun-drenched Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is the perfect place for combining a relaxing holiday with a spot of golf, beach tennis or motor racing.  Lying 15 miles north of the South American coastline, the island benefits from year-round sunshine, an average temperature of 32C and a cooling breeze. It offers something for every visitor, from luxury brand shopping in the capital Oranjestad to a host of watersports – or just relaxing on the island’s award-winning beaches. Many hotels and resorts offer a range of wellness-focused activities, such as dance therapy, fitness classes and yoga sessions. Hiking along the rugged northern coast of the island or kayaking and stand-up paddle-boarding over tranquil turquoise waters are also suggested for those seeking nature-inspired a...
Rugby League World Cup: 2022 dates confirmed for rescheduled event
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Rugby League World Cup: 2022 dates confirmed for rescheduled event

Following the postponement of the 2021 event, Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) organisers have now confirmed the dates for 2022.  Taking place in 2022 from Saturday 15 October to Saturday 19 November, the RLWC in England will feature the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments - the first time all three will be held simultaneously.  A statement said: “The dates see the tournament move one week earlier than scheduled in 2021 to maximise attendance and viewership. Work now continues to release a full revised match schedule by no later than the end of the year.” As originally planned St James' Park in Newcastle will host the opening match while the men’s and women’s finals will be held in a double header at Old Trafford in Manchester.  The earlier start date in 2022 means the ...
Sports holidays: Active Living Week with Amy Williams at Four Seasons Fairways
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Sports holidays: Active Living Week with Amy Williams at Four Seasons Fairways

Sports and fitness fanatics who are seeking some winter wellness can train like an Olympian by signing up for Active Living Week with Amy Williams at Four Seasons Fairways in Portugal.  Williams, a gold medal winner in the skeleton for Team GB at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, will be hosting Active Living Week from 21-28 November 2021. She will lead stretch and mobility classes in the grounds of the luxury Algarve resort and hold HIIT, full body burn, core and abs sessions. Guests will also have the opportunity for a meet and greet with Williams, join her for a bike tour along the Ria Formosa and take to the water for a kayak safari. Activities can be tailored to suit all ages, levels and fitness abilities. “I am so thrilled to be heading out to Four Seasons Fairways later...

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