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Jousting Tournament at Arundel Castle - Magda Campagne

Chivalry isn’t dead: Inside the world of modern jousting

The Obsessives — The extreme sport, which sees competitors charge full speed on a horse towards an opponent while armed with a lance, stretches back centuries. Ginnia Cheng takes a trip to Arundel, the ‘Wimbledon of Jousting’, to find out why people travel across the world in search of crashing hits.

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  • Ginnia Cheng

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
Dimly lit, derelict indoor area with wooden ramps and a lone figure in the distance.

“Moment of escape”: Maen Hammad’s defiant West Bank skate photos

Landing — Choosing to return to Palestine after growing up in the USA, the photographer found himself drawn to Ramallah’s burgeoning skate scene. His debut monograph explores the city’s rebellious youth, who pull tricks in the face of occupation.

  • Sport
  • Miss Rosen
Smiling person in black wetsuit riding surfboard on calm ocean with rocky hills in background.

Maryam El Gardoum is breaking new shores for Morocco’s indigenous surfers

The Amazigh Atlantic — Through her groundbreaking career and popular surf school, the five-time Moroccan champion is helping women find their places in the waves.

  • Sport
  • Sam Haddad
Colourful embroidered jackets worn by two people, with skateboarder visible in background. Bright colours and graphic designs on the clothing.

Volcom teams up with Bob Mollema for the latest in its Featured Artist Series

True to This — The boardsports lifestyle brand will host an art show in Biarritz to celebrate the Dutch illustrators’ second capsule collection.

  • Sport
  • Huck
Cyclists racing past Palestinian flag, yellow barriers, and spectators.

Gazan amputees secure Para-Cycling World Championships qualification

Gaza Sunbirds — Alaa al-Dali and Mohamed Asfour earned Palestine’s first-ever top-20 finish at the Para-Cycling World Cup in Belgium over the weekend.

  • Sport
  • Isaac Muk
Crowded pub with people sitting on the floor, some holding drinks. Assorted items on the floor including a sign and a bottle.

The grit and glory of British toe wrestling

The Obsessives — Born out of a Derbyshire pub in the ’70s, the foot clenching sport has gradually built a cult following in rural England. Ginnia Cheng reported on toe wrestling’s London debut from a south Tottenham pub.

  • Sport
  • Ginnia Cheng

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.

  • Vans
  • Theo McInnes

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.

  • Photography
  • Miss Rosen

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?

  • Skate
  • Sam Haddad

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.

  • Photography
  • Isaac Muk

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.

  • Sports
  • Daisy Schofield

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