Sported supports Shanklin soccer
Isle of Wight ObserverShanklin FC and Shanklin VYCC volunteer, Peter Wilson, received a cheque for £1,000 from Island High Sheriff, Jacque Gazzard, on…
Read MoreThe final call for sports award nominations
Isle of Wight ObserverTime is running out to nominate your sporting heroes for the 2025 Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards. Nominations close…
Read MoreFootball fixtures for Saturday, October 25
Football (Saturday 2pm kick-off unless otherwise stated) Andover New Street v Cowes (3pm), Hythe & Dibden v East Cowes Vics…
Read MoreFair Play and Team Spirit on display at Newport Pagnell
Sporting Opportunities, a charity supporting Islanders with learning disabilities, enjoyed a triumphant day at Newport Pagnell Football Club, showcasing skill,…
Read MoreWroxall swimmer shines in Hyde Park challenge
Wroxall resident, Lindsey Shenton, made a splash at this year’s Swim Serpentine event in London’s Hyde Park, securing third place…
Read MoreFormidable Ventnor top Counties Three
In Counties One, Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes lost 64-38 in a high-scoring match at Bognor. Ash Smith (2), Ben Kulik,…
Read MoreGreat South Run raises £1 million
More than 25,000 runners of all ages, including a large Island contingent with a team from Mountbatten, took part in…
Read MoreThis week’s table tennis report
by Debbie Yates Division One Havenstreet A 9 v Ryde Goshawks 1, Ryde Revellers 2 v Ryde A 8, Ryde…
Read MoreWarboyes were winners in this week’s football
This week sees Sandown’s Warboyes family celebrating a win, including a hat-trick from 46-year-old Dan. There were Gold Cup wins…
Read MoreWhat a difference a day makes – this week’s football report
This week saw Shanklin’s Rory Day maintain his fine form with a well-taken hat-trick, Brading’s Aaron Bennett hit 5, Shanklin’s…
Read MoreIsland sides maintain leads in this week’s hockey
The Island Men’s 1st XI continue their run of good form with a 5-0 away win over Gosport Borough, with…
Read MoreThe Great South Run
Around 25,000 people of all ages, with plenty of Island competitors, will take part in the Great South Run, in…
Read MoreVictorious Ventnor & Huish hat-trick
Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes narrowly lost 20-17 away at Gosport & Fareham, in the Counties One encounter, with the mainland…
Read MoreCollyer crowned Island’s triple chess champion
David Collyer took the Island’s ‘triple crown’ of chess titles, at the Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships at the Esplanade…
Read MoreMomentum maintained in this week’s hockey games
Island Ladies 1st XI overcame a strong Southampton to win 4-1 at Fortress Smallbrook after conceding an early goal. The…
Read MoreDrama in Isle of Wight Marathon
On Sunday, 191 runners set off from the Isle of Wight Community Club, in Cowes, to tackle the 26.2-mile circuit…
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