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As communities across the United Kingdom mark Windrush Day, we celebrate the immeasurable contribution of the Windrush Generation and the generations that followed. Their labour, sacrifice, culture, resilience and determination helped rebuild post-war Britain and enriched every aspect of our national life. Yet celebration alone is not enough.

Four years...

Somalia’s biggest ever win in any football match in its history, plus the first hat-trick in a debut international tournament scored by a Somali footballer. The result redefined what the squad and the country can achieve. Sundus Mohamed netted a brace, including the Somali women’s first-ever goal scored in an international tournament, while Najmo Mohamed, sco...

Ramallah, Palestine, 17 June 2026: Thousands of vulnerable Palestinian children are set to benefit from an innovative sport-for-social-good program delivered by Palestine: Sports for Life under the Circle In initiative, co-funded by Qatar Foundation, Education Above All Foundation, and the International Olympic Committee.

Circle In harnesses the power o...

Guided by the slogan, "MINI Steps Toward the Greatest Victory," the Festival demonstrates how sport can become a powerful tool for social inclusion, psychosocial well-being, and youth development. Through basketball competitions, educational activities, creative programs, and team-building experiences, the Festival helps young people discover their potential ...