Army E-Sports Welcomes Civilian Gamers As Engagement Evolves
More than 1,000 members of the general public have joined the Army's eSports Lions League platforms during the COVID pandemic.
More than 1,000 members of the general public have joined the Army's eSports Lions League platforms during the COVID pandemic.
Sergeant Darren Drysdale said he is "not ready to give up the game" following a controversial incident with Ipswich Town's Alan Judge.
Lieutenant Commander Pete Reed completed the 'Race the Thames' team event alongside individuals also undergoing rehab at Stanford Hall.
A three-day tournament against 4Elements from the Netherlands was a tough test for the Army.
A photo finish was needed in Round 4 of the competition.
All three players were in their countries' respective training squads and have made the cut to the final selection.
The team are training virtually while they cannot get in their cars because of lockdown.
Both the men's and women's tournaments will take place at Arundel Castle.
Rounds 3 and 4 of the Armed Forces eRacing Championship will be broadcast LIVE on the Forces News Facebook page.
Billy Aprahamian won at the 2018 Grand Military Gold Cup and has since joined a team as an assistant trainer under Nicky Henderson.
The Second World War veteran had become known as the voice of elite motorsport.
The drivers are returning to the track, but this time it will be in a virtual championship.
Organisers say they are "disappointed to come to this decision".
The Army-led event, which had been set for May, will no longer take place but organisers say a virtual substitute is being planned.
The England international's father served in the Royal Logistic Corps for 14 years, but still faces applying for a visa to remain in the UK.
The England legend also spoke about sacrifice and the importance of giving back