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The brutal, unifying sporting spectacle of Buzkashi

Way of life — Popular across Central Asia and the national sport of Afghanistan, the equestrian game sees horse riders – sometimes hundreds – battle to secure a goat hide and transport it to a goal. It’s extreme and theatrical, but also brings people together, writes Rob Corsini.

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  • Rob Corsini

The future of greyhound racing is murky. Can it survive?

A night at the dogs — With roots in ancient civilisations, the sport has traditionally been a pastime of Britain’s working classes. But falling betting revenues, changing habits and animal welfare concerns is seeing it face an existential battle for survival.

  • Sport
  • Nick Harland

What went down at the London screening of STEPS: Deo Kato’s Run for Justice

Cape Town to Shoreditch — Taking place at Rich Mix, the evening featured a Q&A with the runner himself and Huck’s Phil Young, as well as plenty of community connection.

  • The Outsiders Project
  • Ella Glossop

Imprisonment, illness, internal strife: Deo Kato’s mammoth run for justice

STEPS — Spanning 17 months, 21 countries and two continents, the Ugandan born athlete ran from Cape Town to London to raise awareness of racism and migration stories, while trying to find his own place in the world. A new film explores his obstacle-filled path and what he learned along the way.

  • Sport
  • Olivia Fee

Foka Wolf hacked billboard celebrates Eric Cantona’s infamous kung-fu kick

Kick out — The incident happened 31 years ago to this day at Selhurst Park, as the former Manchester United forward kicked Matthew Simmons, an alleged far-right rally attendee. 

  • Sport
  • Isaac Muk
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The concrete skatepark oasis in the Navajo Nation desert

Diné Skate Garden — Opening in 2023, the Two Grey Hills spot is getting people of all ages on the reservation onto boards. We spoke to those behind the project about its impact, its growing importance as a community gathering space, and their ambitious vision for expansion.

  • Sport
  • Tyrone Bulger
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Inside the London rollerskating scene’s fight for space

Chop & shuffle — A new, young generation is skating with a style unique to the UK’s capital, but they’re up against security guards, dog units, and padlocks. Sunny Sunday reports on the community’s search for a home.

  • Sport
  • Sunny Sunday
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In Palestine Skating Game, rollerblading is resistance

Inline protest — Blending influences from Jet Set Radio and Tony Hawk Pro Skater, the psychedelic video game sees players move through the West Bank and tag occupying soldiers with spray paint. Amaar Chowdhury speaks to the team – some living in Gaza – who are currently developing it.

  • Sport
  • Amaar Chowdhury
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The enduring radicality of the UK’s last remaining leisure centres

Against the tide — In an era of privatisation, spiking property prices and gentrification, the local swimming pools and gyms offer antidotes to inequality – accessible spaces for the good of the community. Yewande Adeniran explains why they need to be protected.

  • Sport
  • Yewande Adeniran
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Brick rattling memories of San Francisco’s skateboarding golden age

EPICENTER — In the early ’90s, the city’s scene revolved around the Embarcadero Plaza, or EMB as it was lovingly known. Now, with the area facing redevelopment, a new book by Jacob Rosenberg immortalises its heyday.

  • Sport
  • Isaac Muk

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