Story by Sofia Manouki and Júlia Tar As restrictions ease in the Netherlands, people can enjoy a cup of coffee on terraces again. Several group activities are… Read more “Watch: Inside Groningen’s bike café”
Category: Sport
Dutch professional clubs run street football sessions through pandemic
“Go on, go on!” Floris dribbles faster. He tries his best to control the ball, but he trips over it and falls. “Nice try,” says the football… Read more “Dutch professional clubs run street football sessions through pandemic”
Kicking and punching your way through the lockdown
Karate-ka’s, as practitioners of karate are called, usually practice the Japanese martial arts in a group. Because of the strict Corona measures in some places, karate clubs… Read more “Kicking and punching your way through the lockdown”
Running the lockdown marathon: how runners have adapted throughout the pandemic
Running has offered a lifeline to people everywhere during the COVID-19 pandemic, but for those who enjoy competing in marathons and other organised running events, the ‘buzz’… Read more “Running the lockdown marathon: how runners have adapted throughout the pandemic”
Beijing 2022 – 180 Human Rights organisations call for boycott of next Winter Olympics
Almost exactly one year from now, the 2022 Winter Olympics are expected to kick off in Beijing. There are, however, growing calls for a boycott of the… Read more “Beijing 2022 – 180 Human Rights organisations call for boycott of next Winter Olympics”
Joyful Rendezvous Upon Pure Ice and Snow
Beijing started its one-year countdown until the 2022 Winter Olympics on 4 February 2022. This is the first time for China to host the Winter Olympics, besides,… Read more “Joyful Rendezvous Upon Pure Ice and Snow”
Sliding solo: skeleton as an independent athlete
British skeleton slider Madelaine Smith was deselected from the Great Britain (GB) team in March 2020 and decided to continue her career as an independent athlete. She… Read more “Sliding solo: skeleton as an independent athlete”
Porto manager Sérgio Conceição lashes out: “We were cheated today, we were robbed”
Porto manager Sérgio Conceição severely criticized the state of the Belenenses pitch and Verissimo’s decision not to give Porto a penalty for Nanu’s horrific collision with opposition… Read more “Porto manager Sérgio Conceição lashes out: “We were cheated today, we were robbed””
Hope that interest in non-league football can continue after covid-19
Interest in non-league football rose last year, as it was the only way that many football fans in the UK could see the beautiful game in person,… Read more “Hope that interest in non-league football can continue after covid-19”
Online platforms and extra cardio: How top archers practice for a season that might be cancelled
A new 3D archery season is approaching, but the corona pandemic has hindered athletes from practicing in their normal way. With closed training halls and no gatherings,… Read more “Online platforms and extra cardio: How top archers practice for a season that might be cancelled”
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