Picture of the day – March 22
On this day in 2006, Kelly Sotherton won gold for England in the heptathlon at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
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India to host archery and shooting competitions ahead of 2022 Commonwealth Games
A move to stage archery and shooting competitions in India ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham has been approved.
Aberdeen’s Neil Fachie could attempt to top Scotland all-time list at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Neil Fachie used to think the 2020 Paralympics would be his last major event.
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games shooting and archery could be staged in India
India could host shooting and archery events ahead of the main 2022 Commonwealth Games starting in Birmingham.
Banchory’s Simpson could attempt to race for Team GB in Tokyo 2020 marathon
Despite taking part in his first ultra distance race recently, Banchory’s Robbie Simpson still has an eye on making the Great Britain marathon squad for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
Commonwealth medallist Simpson to make ultra debut in California
Banchory’s Great Britain international Robbie Simpson makes his ultra-distance race debut in California this weekend.
Aberdeen’s Sports Awards 2019: TV’s JJ to host big night out for city’s achievers
Television presenter and military veteran JJ Chalmers can today be revealed as the host of Aberdeen’s Sports Awards.
Olympic gold medallist Archibald hopes closeness to Cuminestown’s Evans helps them win Tour Series in Aberdeen
Olympic gold medallist Katie Archibald hopes her closeness with housemate and local hero Neah Evans can help them land Tour Series glory in Aberdeen.
Athletics: Banchory’s Simpson runs in Barcelona despite illness
Scotland’s Robbie Simpson was unable to run at full throttle in the Barcelona half marathon – but the Deeside athlete still managed to help another athlete achieve a record-breaking performance.
Banchory’s Simpson knows what it’ll take to earn Team GB place for marathon at Tokyo Olympics
Despite a Commonwealth Games marathon bronze in Australia last year, Robbie Simpson isn’t interested in going to the IAAF World Athletics Championships in the autumn.
Aberdeen pool sensation Shaw aiming for World Para Swimming Championships and Tokyo Paralympics
If 2019 matches 2018, Aberdeen swimmer Toni Shaw will be delighted.
Simpson’s Gold Coast exploits a highlight of big year for north-east athletics where Clark also shone
Robbie Simpson’s stirring bronze medal marathon success at the Commonwealth Games in April was undoubtedly the most outstanding achievement by a north-east male athlete in 2018.
Byron Boxing Club’s Docherty ‘knows’ he can win British belt after quick debut under Hearn’s Matchroom promotion
Aberdeen-trained boxer John Docherty announced his professional arrival with a devastating 18-second stoppage – and warned his punching power is getting stronger.
Aberdeen’s Commonwealth Games star Toni Shaw, 15, is Scottish Swimming’s ‘trailblazing’ new ambassador
North-east swimming sensation Toni Shaw was “honoured” to become one of Scotland’s Learn to Swim ambassadors.
Hannah Miley: Swimmer and team think injury comeback will surprise people as she aims for fourth Olympics
For swimming legend Hannah Miley, the ability to adapt has always been a necessity.
Inverurie swimmer Miley using fightback from injury as time to inspire others in north-east
North-east swimming hero Hannah Miley is using a period of injury recovery to inspire the next generation.
Former Aberdeen student and Commonwealth medallist Jen McIntosh retires from shooting aged 27
Multiple Commonwealth medallist – and former Aberdeen student – Jen McIntosh said she was retiring with “mixed emotions”.
Boxing: Docherty keeping eyes on prize as he knocks back chance to go pro for dreams of Tokyo Olympic medal glory
Commonwealth Games bronze medal hero John Docherty has turned down offers to turn pro as he is focused on securing Olympic medal glory.
Aberdeen paralympic star Neil Fachie takes to the track for first driving experience
A paralympic and Commonwealth Games cycling hero has taken to a different track for his first experience driving a car.
Chuckling Fachie says going for record haul of Commonwealth Games golds in Birmingham is not out of the question
Aberdeen’s golden boy Neil Fachie could yet be at Birmingham 2022 attempting to become Scotland’s most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete.
Tributes paid to former Aberdeen referee
A popular Aberdeen referee has been remembered as a “true community stalwart”.
Commonwealth Games choreographer admits nerves before live #Brum dance
The choreographer behind the dance celebration in Birmingham as the city welcomed taking on the 2022 Commonwealth Games has said she wanted to prove that “you can make it to the world stage from Birmingham”.
Johnson-Thompson shrugs off injury to take gold for England
Katarina Johnson-Thompson claimed the Commonwealth Games heptathlon title on the Gold Coast despite battling a calf injury during the two-day competition.
Laugher completes Gold Coast gold hat-trick
Tom Daley won his fourth Commonwealth Games gold medal before Jack Laugher completed a Gold Coast hat-trick with his fifth on Friday night.
Daley makes LGBT plea after winning Gold Coast diving gold
Diver Tom Daley made a plea for more Commonwealth countries to decriminalise homosexuality after landing his fourth Commonwealth Games gold.
Daley makes LGBT plea after winning Gold Coast diving gold
Diver Tom Daley made a plea for more Commonwealth countries to decriminalise homosexuality after landing his fourth Commonwealth Games gold.
Daley makes LGBT plea after winning Gold Coast diving gold
Diver Tom Daley made a plea for more Commonwealth countries to decriminalise homosexuality after landing his fourth Commonwealth Games gold.
Daley makes LGBT plea after winning Gold Coast diving gold
Diver Tom Daley made a plea for more Commonwealth countries to decriminalise homosexuality after landing his fourth Commonwealth Games gold.
Hughes reveals Richards took the blame for 200m incident that saw him lose gold
England’s Zharnel Hughes has revealed Trinidad’s Jereem Richards took the blame for his dramatic 200 metres disqualification.
Hughes reveals Richards took the blame for 200m incident that saw him lose gold
England’s Zharnel Hughes has revealed Trinidad’s Jereem Richards took the blame for his dramatic 200 metres disqualification.