Shorts: Mo Farah, Cardiff City, Sport England
Sir Mo Farah and Marcel Muenster have launched RunGP, a new global running league introducing a team-based format to endurance racing.
The league aims to create a more engaging and exciting experience for both athletes and fans on a global scale.
RunGP intends to change the landscape of professional running with its innovative team format.
Marcel Muenster, CEO & Founder, Global Running League, said, “We are thrilled to introduce RunGP, a league that will revolutionise endurance racing by bringing a dynamic team format to the global stage.
“We believe this will create a more engaging and exciting experience for both athletes and fans.”
Adhesive brand Gorilla Glue has become the sleeve sponsor for Cardiff City for their Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match against Aston Villa.
The glue company has been offering industry leading adhesives for over two decades and currently serves the UK from offices based in Chorley, Lancashire
The match will be broadcast live on ITV on Friday 28th February.
Thomas Sutton, Gorilla UK Marketing Director, said, “At Gorilla, our mission is to create super-strong adhesives and tapes for ‘The Toughest Jobs On Planet Earth’. So, we jumped at the chance to support Cardiff City FC as they take on their own ‘Toughest Job’ against Aston Villa in the Emirates FA Cup.“
Huw Warren, Head of Commercial at Cardiff City FC, said, “We are delighted that Gorilla Glue will be joining us for the next stage of our Emirates FA Cup journey. It’s great to have their support as we travel to Villa Park for Friday night’s match, with their logo proudly displayed on the Bluebirds’ playing shirts.”
Sport England has announced an investment of over £80m from National Lottery and government funding into 53 locations across England.
The 53 locations were chosen through a competitive process and represent diverse communities, from rural to urban. Each location will receive between £500,000 and £1.5m over five years.
This investment will support projects such as new sports facilities, activity programmes, coach training, and local sports club support.
Sport England expects over one million people to benefit from this initiative.
This place-based investment approach is central to Sport England’s ten-year Uniting the Movement strategy. It involves close collaboration with local partners to design and deliver interventions tailored to community needs.
The strategy aims to transform lives through increased participation in sport and physical activity.
Tim Hollingsworth, CEO of Sport England, said, “We are delighted to be working with these 53 places to help them level up access to sport and physical activity.
“We know that where you live has a big impact on your opportunities to be active, and we are committed to tackling these inequalities. This investment will help to create more opportunities for people to get active, regardless of their background or postcode.”
Kwiff has partnered with Millwall to feature as the club’s sleeve sponsor for the Emirates FA Cup fifth round match against Crystal Palace.
The London derby at Selhurst Park, will be broadcast live on BBC One on Saturday 1st March.
Kwiff, a sports betting company founded in 2015, has integrated responsible gaming measures into its platform, including the recently introduced ‘Curfew’ tool, which allows users to customise access restrictions.
The company has received GamCare’s ‘Safer Gambling Standard’ certification for its responsible gaming initiatives.
Millwall, currently competing in the EFL Championship, will face Premier League opposition in the FA Cup for the first time since 2022.
James Voisey, Millwall’s Head of Commercial, said, “We’re delighted to have kwiff on board for this weekend’s FA Cup Fifth Round tie against Crystal Palace.
“The guys have been brilliant in throwing their support behind us, so here’s hoping they bring us luck and they’re on the winning side!”
Royal Windsor Horse Show has partnered with Spinal Research as its Official Charity for the 2025 event.
The prestigious equestrian event has confirmed its support for the charity, which is dedicated to finding effective treatments for spinal cord injury.
Spinal Research will be the beneficiary of fundraising and awareness initiatives throughout the Royal Windsor Horse Show, providing a platform to reach a broad audience.
Organisers stated the partnership reflects the show’s commitment to supporting important causes and are enthusiastic about working with Spinal Research to raise vital funds and awareness for their work.
James Shaw, Event Director of Royal Windsor Horse Show, said, “The charity’s work is extraordinary, and we are proud to support their mission to improve the lives of those affected by spinal cord injuries, not just in the UK, but worldwide.
“We hope this partnership will help raise significant awareness and contribute to the progress of life-changing research.”
World Boxing has been granted provisional recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sport’s international governing federation.
The decision marks a significant step towards boxing’s potential inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, as the sport is not currently part of the programme.
The IOC has overseen boxing at the past two Olympic Games after suspending the International Boxing Association (IBA) in 2019 due to concerns over governance, finance, refereeing, and ethical standards.
The IBA was formally stripped of its status in June 2023 following a failure to implement reforms.
World Boxing, established in April 2023, now has 78 member federations, including Great Britain. It has implemented governance and integrity measures, including independent oversight for Paris 2024 and adherence to the World Anti-Doping Code.
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