Guest article – Freedom Leisure Freedom Leisure, one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit leisure trusts that manages Wrexham Waterworld on behalf of Wrexham County Borough Council, is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for two awards at the upcoming National Fitness Awards. The National Fitness Awards is the UK’s biggest free-to-enter fitness awards...
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GB to assess Jack Draper’s fitness for Davis Cup opener after US Open efforts
Leon Smith has not ruled out Jack Draper making a swift return to action in Great Britain’s Davis Cup opener against Finland on Wednesday. The 22-year-old was due to arrive at Manchester’s AO Arena on Tuesday afternoon, four days after his defeat by Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the US Open. Draper struggled physically...
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Jack Draper to leave Davis Cup decision until the last minute as ‘banged up’ British No 1 arrives in Manchester after impressive US Open run
Jack Draper will be given until the very last moment to prove his fitness as the British No 1 looks to shake off fatigue to play in Great Britain’s Davis Cup opener on Wednesday. Draper, who arrived in Manchester to link-up with his team-mates on Tuesday lunchtime, conceded after his career-best run to the US...
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Great Britain to make late call on Jack Draper’s fitness for Davis Cup opener
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Leon Smith has not ruled out Jack Draper making a swift return to...
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GB to assess Jack Draper fitness for Davis Cup opener after US Open exertions
The 22-year-old was due to arrive at Manchester’s AO Arena on Tuesday afternoon, four days after his defeat by Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the US Open. Draper struggled physically during the encounter, with anxiety and the humid conditions causing him to vomit several times on court. Jack Draper, right, with Davis Cup captain...
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Jack Draper To Join Davis Cup Team After US Open
The Italian Davis Cup team pose with the trophy after defeating Australia during the Davis Cup final tennis matches in Malaga, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. Italy are the 2023 World Champions Davis Cu British tennis player Jack Draper is focusing on his fitness regimen following a minor injury concern he picked up during the...
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National fitness award nomination delights Oswestry Coach House
Coach House Fitness, which is based in the former leisure facilities at the Wynnstay Hotel in Church Street, has been shortlisted in the National Fitness Awards and is in the running for a prestigious national award. The club has been shortlisted in the Newcomer of the Year category. OTHER NEWS: Owner Rad Danailov, who filled the...
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Rhodri Leyshon: Royal Navy serviceman who died in exercise named
Ministry of Defence Lt Rhodri Leyshon’s family said they would “always have him in our hearts” The Royal Navy has named the serviceman killed in a night-flying training exercise in the English Channel on 4 September as Lt Rhodri Leyshon. Lt Leyshon’s family released a statement on Friday saying he was “immeasurably loved by his...
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Royal Navy serviceman dies in training exercise
UK MOD A Merlin Mk4 helicopter was ditched after a training exercise in Dorset A Royal Navy serviceman has died in a training exercise in the English Channel. A Merlin Mk4 helicopter ditched during night-flying exercises with the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier near Dorset, the Navy said. A spokesperson for the Royal Navy said...
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Romanian kickboxer prepares for world title fight at Thurrock gym
TOM LARSEN-WRIGHT/BBC Amansio “The Viking” Paraschiv will fight for the Super Welterweight KGP World Title in October A European champion kickboxer from Romania has been training for a world title fight in Essex. Amansio “The Viking” Paraschiv has been preparing over the past few months at Essex Kickboxing Academy in South Ockendon to fight for...
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Birmingham gym proposals spark Commonwealth legacy concerns
Reuters The Commonwealth Games was held in Birmingham in the summer of 2022 Proposals for a new gym next to Birmingham’s main Commonwealth Games venue have been recommended for approval despite concerns over a “legacy for athletics”. Birmingham City Council has submitted plans to use part of the High Performance Centre (HPC), within the Alexander...
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US Open 2024: Jannik Sinner parts with physiotherapist and fitness coach
Sinner received a warm reception, external from the crowd during his first practice session at Flushing Meadows on Thursday. Speaking for the first time since the news emerged on Monday, Sinner said it was a “relief” the investigation was over. Asked if he had concerns about his reputation, Sinner said: “For me, I always believe...