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Women Demand F1 Accelerates Change: “F1 Is Still Not Doing Enough for Women”
In the world of Formula 1, efforts to include more women are gaining traction, but barriers persist, despite initiatives to boost female...

Shanna Lutgert


Groningen’s Football Fever Faces New Rules: Will The Excitement Persist?
The European championship starts today. In Groningen there is one big question this summer: will there be a real football fever coming up...
Alina Stehle&Henrike Laing


Alpine Ski World Cup Races Canceled for Lack of Snow
This winter's high temperature and lack of snow have caused the cancellation of ski races in Germany and France. It’s not the first time...

Matilde Pozzato


Ajax’s Progression to WCL Quarter Finals Marks Giant Step for Dutch Women’s Football
Tuesday’s victory over AS Roma sets up the Amsterdames’ place in the round of sixteen, the first time in history that a Dutch women’s...

Oscar Schulze Casademunt


Skyrocketing Ticket Prices for 2024 Super Bowl
On February 11th the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will compete at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Tickets cost up to...

Alessia Balducci


This Year’s Rotterdam Marathon Set to Make History
With the tickets selling out in just 8 days and Kelvin Kiptum intending to break the world record again, this year’s edition of the...

Mariia Chubareva


Exploring Bouldering Ahead of the 2024 Dutch National Championship
Bouldering enthusiasts are gearing up for the 2024 Bouldering National Championship, which is taking place this weekend in the Hague. The...

Daria Danila


Surprise, Surprise: January Gym Rush Is Still a Thing in 2024
In an attempt to start a new and better chapter of their lives, many people sign up for gym memberships as part of their New Year’s...

Veronika Bajnoková


Sports Illustrated Scandal Raises Questions About the Use of AI in Journalism
Sports Illustrated, a longstanding magazine of sports reporting, finds itself in a big scandal. A recent revelation has sent shockwaves...

Alina Stehle


How Sailing Can Help People with Disabilities Navigate Employment
Sailing is an undeniable part of the Dutch cultural and physical landscape and now, a new initiative is using the sport to help people...

Saar van Ommen


Can F1 Fans Count on More Competition and Excitement in 2024?
Red Bull Racing made their competition eat their dust in 2023 after winning 21 out of 22 races during the most dominant season in F1...

Shanna Lutgert


“Jiu-Jitsu Changed My Life”
Translated as “the gentle art”, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu continues to grow exponentially throughout the world and Groningen is no exception....

Afonso Ivens-Ferraz


Trigger-Happy Ex-Pro Burns Football Bridges after Violent Incident in Amateur League
The spotlight shines on the rise of violent conduct in football after former Eredivisie star gets indefinite suspension from his amateur...

Jacob Dutkiewicz


Unfunded Runner’s Olympic Dream Stumbles on the Road to Support
Dutch Olympic participants face challenges regarding lack of support and funding. The Groninger got some insights from a Groningen-based ...

Maria Flori


New Student Sport Centre in the Making
ACLO Studentsports Groningen, in collaboration with HANZE and RUG, reveal plans for a cutting-edge sports centre by 2025. What do...

Alexandra Theodorou


FC Groningen Climb Into Fifth Place in Eerste Divisie After Win Over Jong AZ Alkmaar
FC Groningen have continued a blistering run of form with a convincing win against mid-table side Jong AZ Alkmaar, elating fans in a 4-1...

Oscar Schulze Casademunt


Chess Players Can Now Register for the Upcoming Groningen Rapid Tournament
Local chess club has opened registrations for the upcoming Rapid Chess Tournament. The competition will take place on March 16th and the...

Mariia Chubareva


Judo association opens sign-ups, but why choose judo?
Sign-ups for the first judo course of the year at Groningen’s ACLO sports center are now open. With this new opportunity for newcomers to...

Alexandra Theodorou


Questions Mount as FC Groningen Lose Ground in Eerste Divisie
FC Groningen’s fans voice frustration after last week's loss to FC Den Bosch. Last week’s clash between the Pride of the North and FC Den...

Oscar Schulze Casademunt


Discrimination in Sport Faced by Trans* Teenagers in the Netherlands
Trans* teenagers struggle to pursue sports because of discrimination and social exclusion. A recent Jama Network study on sports...

Alina Stehle


Sailing Race Proceeds Amidst Concerns Over Onboard Safety
As captains prepare for an upcoming race of historic sailing vessels, the findings from a recently published report by the Dutch Safety...

Saar van Ommen


Amateur Footballer Calls for More Awareness of Injuries and First Aid
A resuscitation during a match of the Dutch league Eredivisie last Saturday, shocked the national football world and is raising questions...

Henrike Laing


Student-Athletes Struggle to Handle School and Sports
Many university students face the challenge of reconciling their academic and sports careers and this can easily take a toll on their...

Matilde Pozzato


New Agreement Supports Women In Sports
A gender equality agreement was launched between The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United Nations (UN) on September 19,...

Maria Flori


Dutch Boxing Team Strives To Qualify For 2024 Olympics Despite Conflict Between Boxing Authorities
Dutch boxers continue to strive for qualification to next year’s Olympic games in Paris, despite the political turmoil the boxing world...

Afonso Ivens-Ferraz


Sunday’s 4 Mile Run Set to Inconvenience Groningen City Center For A Good Cause
This year’s edition of the Menzis 4 Mijl van Groningen running event is sure to disrupt the city center this Sunday, as people who are...

Jurriaan Dupuis


FC Groningen surge into third place after last-minute winner against Helmond Sport
FC Groningen continue their impressive start and climb into a playoff place after nicking a remarkable victory against Helmond Sport. FC...

Oscar Schulze Casademunt
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