Army Cricketers Smash Records In Big Inter Services Triumph Against RAF
The team broke several run records in a 412-run victory over the Air Force.
The team broke several run records in a 412-run victory over the Air Force.
The competition was cancelled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic – one of the very few times it has not taken place since 1928.
Gunner Karriss Artingstall secured at least a bronze medal after winning a tough fight against Australia's Skye Nicholson.
The Royal Air Force hockey player's Team GB side came back from behind to draw 2-2 with the Dutch in their fourth Pool B match.
The Infantry were crowned champions for the first time after an exhilarating second half comeback to lift the Lawson Cup.
The Army boxer defeated Australia's Skye Nicholson by split decision in their quarter-final to guarantee at least a bronze Olympic medal.
Both the Army and the RAF have been represented across boxing and hockey.
The sport is looking for more female representation and had an Olympic hopeful in attendance giving out tips.
The Inter Services event was held at Bury Farm Equestrian Village in Bedfordshire.
Senior Aircraftman Liam Sanford is representing the RAF at the Olympics and told Forces News what the Olympic Village is like.
They won the 2021 title on the same day that the AGC Women retained their championship.
A win over the RAF at Vine Lane sealed the 50-over title for the Army in the three-day festival.
Peterborough United's player-coach and former soldier Mark Smith lifted the trophy after winning 6-5 on penalties.
Jaco Van Gass has experienced success at an Invictus Games and is aiming to do the same at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Former RAF officer Wg Cdr Charles Reep was one of the pioneers of collecting data on matches and an advocate of direct football.
The downhill mountain biking event was hosted by the Royal Navy at Gawton Gravity Hub, South Devon.