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Top Table Tennis Talent Headlines 2024 RAF Sport Awards
Among the impressive line-up of winners, a special highlight was AS1 Darcie Muggeson Proud, who was awarded RAF Sportswoman of the Year. She has achieved remarkable success in her first year of service.
14th November 2024
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RAF Archery Success at UK National County Champs
Nine archers from across the RAF recently participated in the 2024 UK National County Championships at the Lilleshall National Sports & Conferencing Centre. The team achieved their best ever result in the competition, collecting a bronze medal in the Mixed Barebow event. We caught up with Sergeant Ellie Spinks and Flying Officer Ryan Elkes to hear all about the event and their success.
31st October 2024
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Table Tennis Triumph – Jonny’s Story
His table tennis story may have started many years ago, having been a keen player from a young age and competing nationally throughout the UK, however, RAF newcomer Jonny Heslop recently took the RAF Table Tennis Championships by storm when he scooped an outstanding number of prizes at his first event with the association.
29th July 2024
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Retrospective caps for all Rugby Union Women’s Inter Service appearances
Every Inter Service Championship dating back to 2003 will be recognised as a capped game in its own right. This brings the history of the Senior women’s team in line with the men's and marks a significant step forward for women’s sport in the Services.
24th May 2024
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International Women’s Day – Clare’s Story
RAF Sport is proud to have many successful female athletes representing the Royal Air Force in their chosen sport. This International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the remarkable success of the women’s Telemark team through the story of Squadron Leader Clare Thomas’s inspirational ten-year journey.
8th March 2024
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Sportsman of the Year – Simon’s Story
Squadron Leader Simon Almond, currently serving as Officer Commanding Force Development Squadron at RAF Odiham, scooped the RAF Sportsman of the Year Award at the RAF Sports Awards last month. It was for his achievements in the pool as part of the RAF’s successful water polo team that saw this recognition bestowed upon him, and we caught up with Simon to talk through his journey in the RAF, his passion for water polo and his gratitude for the support provided by the RAF Central Fund.
17th November 2023
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Jackpot Win for RAF Fencer – Dom’s Story
Squadron Leader Dom Walden recently got in touch with us to thank the Central Fund for its contribution to sport in the RAF. He told us how it wasn’t until a few years into his sporting journey that he released how much the Fund supports personnel through grant funding programmes, and how getting into fencing at 38 years old has not only kept him fit over the years but also helped him to build a range of skills he can take back to his day job.
22nd August 2023
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Key to Karting Success – Robert’s Story
Sergeant Robert Small has enjoyed racing karts from a young age so having the opportunity to continue a sport he loves was an incredibly appealing benefit of joining the RAF. Robert talks to us about his experience with Station sport and how funding from the RAF Central Fund is vital to the continued success of clubs like his.
26th June 2023
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