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Meet the women breathing new life into old sports

In Britain, traditional, institutional sports are changing, spearheaded by a wave of forward-thinking athletes. With fencing, figure skating and even refereeing getting their 21st century makeover, we speak to the women at the forefront of the change.

Written by: Theo McInnes

Photography

The unusual world of Scandinavian super street drag racing

In his 'Malmö Raceway' project, photographer Tomas Hein celebrates the art of drag racing and offers an unconventional portrayal of Scandinavian society.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Skate

It's time for skateboarding's environmental reckoning

Skateboarding is heavily dependent on carbon-hungry concrete, but could a cement-free alternative and a focus on skate-friendly cities help reduce its impact?

Written by: Sam Haddad

Photography

Photos celebrating indigenous Bolivian women in extreme sports

Photographer Celia D. Luna documents skaters, wrestlers and mountain climbers who also identify as 'cholitas' – a once derogatory term for indigenous women who endured decades of discrimination, but have come to represent an integral part of Bolivian national identity.

Written by: Isaac Muk

Sports

Ramla Ali will never stop fighting

Amid the release of her new book, the former refugee turned boxer, model, humanitarian and now author reflects on the turbulent journey that has shaped her remarkable rise.

Written by: Daisy Schofield

Outdoors

The hidden world of Monopoly and its anti-capitalist roots

More than a game — To mark the board game's 85th anniversary this month, writer Sean Cole investigates Monopoly's socialist origins and the fierce tournament scene keeping the game alive today.

Written by: Sean Cole

Outdoors

The wild, misunderstood world of competitive Scrabble

Word play — Despite its humble origins, for many players, Scrabble is much more than just a game, but a fiercely competitive, lifelong commitment. Writer Sean Cole speaks to some of the world's leading players to find out what it takes to rise to the top of the ranks.

Written by: Sean Cole

Film

The hidden lives and dreams behind the 2022 World Cup

Real-life fantasy football — Every year, Qatar's migrant workers get to play in a football tournament of their own. For some, it's a much-needed form of escape. For others, it's a chance to be discovered. Acclaimed documentary The Workers Cup offers a glimpse into the shocking reality behind sport's greatest stage.

Written by: Cian Traynor

Culture

The Congolese commando who chose wrestling over revenge

Grappling for change — After several assassination attempts, Big Papa T fled for his life and lost everything. Now he's changing lives in London, where his quest for vengeance has turned into a mission to help others.

Written by: Christopher Clark

Culture

Zen and the art of Mixed Martial Arts

Downtime with Nick Osipczak — Vice Sports spends some quality time with MMA fighter Nick Osipczak, discovering that Taoism and sacred geometry are just as important to him as hitting the gym.

Written by: Advertorial

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