Sport
Strike sees Alresford victorious on Non-League Day

Alresford Town extended their unbeaten run to six games thanks to their 1-0 victory against Ringwood Town at Arlebury Park.
Ringwood were looking to return to winning ways following draws to Newport, Fawley and 5-0 hammering against Whitchurch United, but Scott Hills’ flick on was finished off by Higby inside the opening stages, with Alresford creating more chances despite having less of the ball.
Ben Harris, Ethan Fishlock and Harry Smith all had chances for the visitors late in the first-half but failed to be clinical in front of goal.
A mistake from goalkeeper Will Griffin should have seen Alresford extend their lead, after a low drive from former Southampton youngster and debutant Sanjay Samuda slipped under the hands of the goalkeeper – which Sanchez Mclean failed to tap into an empty net, after Lewis Crumper’s goal-line clearance.
Ringwood did have a free-kick from close-range in the last seconds of the game, but Fishlock fired over the bar.
Victory for the Magpies sees them pick up their first-clean sheet in two months and have extended their lead over sixth place Cove by nine points, as Alresford look to gain a top five finish to secure a place in the play-offs.
Lambert delighted with clean-sheet
Alresford Coach Ryan Lambert said: “That has been a bit of our story lately [not being clinical], new signing Sanjay [Samuda] came on and caused problems – if we pulled the trigger more often, we would have that little more success.
“I did not realise it was that long [first clean sheet since 3-0 win against Andover Town in mid-January], it was definitely something that was said at half-time.
“But the three points were vital today, they keep us away from the clubs below us – we are exactly where we need to be.”
What is next for both sides?
Alresford Town are back on the road on Tuesday night as they take on rock bottom AFC Aldermaston, having only won four games so far this season, but are only one point behind Andover Town – who have the same amount of wins.
The Magpies are then back in action on Saturday against local rivals Whitchurch United.
But Ringwood have to wait until next Saturday as they host title challengers Downton in their final four games of the season.
Football
Meira Ashby seals dramatic comeback for Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers made a dramatic comeback with two goals from Meira Ashby, the second of which put her side ahead in the 63rd minute.
Winchester’s Chelsie Hay opened the scoring in the 16th minute and doubled the lead shortly after, giving the flayers a comfortable 2-0 lead and the hope of being able to equal in points with the opponents in the league table.
HT: Winchester City Flyers 2 – 0 Wycombe Wanderers
A first goal for the visiting team came in the 57th minute through Kayla Potter, giving the Wanderers a renewed belief in being able to win the game. Just minutes later, Meira Ashby struck twice, in the 61st and 63rd minutes, completing the turnaround and securing the comebackthat keeps the Wanderers comfortably at the top of the table.
FT: Winchester City Flyers 2 – 3 Wycombe Wanderers
The Winchester Flyers take the loss and remain behind Wycombe Wanderers in the league standings, meanwhilethe wanderers stay in first place for yet another week. The result adds pressure on Winchester to keep pace, while it further strengthens Wycombe’s position as title contenders.
Next up for Winchester is another home fixture, this time against Southampton Women’s FC
Waycombe Wanderers will face Abingdon United FC in their next match.
Both teams head into their upcoming fixtures with very different momentum. Winchester will be looking to regroup and be able to keep their first-half performance into the full 90 minutes, while Wycombe will aim to keep building on what they have been doing and maintain their place at the top of the table
Sport
Beyond the punches: The real basics of boxing for beginners
Boxing might look aggressive from the outside, making it easy to overlook the discipline, technique, and community that actually define the sport.
Walking into a boxing gym for the first time can feel intimidating, but most beginners are surprised by how structured and supportive the environment is.
At Winchester Boxing Club, head coach Filip Duda says the fundamental key of boxing for beginners is footwork, “get that right”, he explains, “then everything else comes quite naturally”. This is a reminder that the sport isn’t just about throwing punches, but about learning how to move, balance and stay in control.
For beginners, that means starting with the basics: understanding your stance, keeping your guard up, and building confidence through repetition.
Another coach at the club emphasised the importance of mastering the fundamentals not only physically but also mentally. “Understanding that you are not always going to win and that you most likely will lose your first fight”, she says, is just as important as the physical part of the sport.
Boxing is also often viewed as a male-dominated sport. Some of the women training in Winchester admitted that it is challenging at times to be in such a male-dominated sport; however, she said it has been amazing and empowering to join this sport.
While every boxer’s journey starts differently, the message across the club is the same: anyone is welcome to give the sport a try.
From building fitness to gaining confidence, boxing offers something valuable to everyone who walks through the door.
Sport
Squash finally secures its Olympic debut at LA 2028
The Olympics are the biggest sporting stage in the world, the place every athlete dreams of reaching one day.
For squash players, however, that dream has been out of reach.
That will finally change at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, where Squash is set to make its long awaited Olympic debut as one of five sports added to this edition of the Games.
Squash was invented in England during the 19th century, and since then it has grown into a global sport, played in more than 180 countries.
Squash is a fast-paced racket sport played indoors in a four-walled court. Players rally a small rubber ball against the walls, using speed, precision and placement to make it as difficult as possible for their opponent to return the shot.
Despite its worldwide reach and its presence in other major multi-sport events such as the Commonwealth Games, the Pan American Games and the World Games, squash has never been part of the Olympic Games program. The closest it has been to appearing in the games before was at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, where it appeared as a demonstration sport.
Over the years, the sport has made several bids for inclusion; London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, but each attempt was unsuccessful. After decades of campaigning, the sport has finally earned a spot in the competition.
A key factor in squash’s inclusion can be attributed to the evolution of its facilities. The modern glass courts allow spectators to see the action of the game from every angle, making the sport more accessible for fans and broadcasters. These innovations have made squash a more television-friendly event, and this is one of the factors that helped it secure its spot on the world’s biggest sporting stage.
This Olympic recognition is expected to boost the popularity of the sport worldwide, increasing participation, investment in the sport and visibility, helping squash grow and establish itself as a major sport.
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