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Table tennis stars Paul Drinkhall and James Smith meet their match

Emdad Rahman faces off with both stars at the East Village, Stratford City. The three year anniversary of the London 2012 Olympics is approaching fast. To celebrate the arrival of Ping! London table tennis tables at the East Village – ...

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Stadium re-opens to mark Olympic anniversary

How better to mark the third – “leather” – anniversary of the London Olympics than to ask supporters to use up yet more shoe-leather by heading back to the stadium where it all happened? Clearly, there’s nothing better, because that’s ...

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Scintilla seconds go second after blitzing Newham

Emdad Rahman A devastating post-Ramadan and Eid performance saw Scintilla Cricket Club turn on the style in their Essex County Cricket League clash with Newham Cricket Club. A lively atmosphere at the game saw senior members, friends and family turn ...

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Scintilla seniors topple Barking

Emdad Rahman Scintilla Cricket Club pulled off a confidence-boosting victory to keep in touch with the top of the Essex County Cricket League Premier Division last weekend. With British Summer Time in full swing and as the England Cricket team ...

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“Murderball” comes to the Copper Box

Tickets have gone on sale for the inaugural BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge which will be held from 12-16th October at the Copper Box Area in Queen Elizabeth Park. The Cup brings together the World’s best “Murderball” teams. London 2012 ...

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Which borough will get the best Newham score?

There’s just two weeks to go till the Morrisons Great Newham London run – and an extra inter-borough competitive element has been introduced. Athlete Paula Radcliffe has encouraged Londoners, especially women, to join in the race, but now she’s looking ...

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Red hot Scintilla form continues to rise

Emdad Rahman Syed Iftekhar was again the stand-out performer as Scintilla CC Second XI beat Aztecs in the latest round of Essex County Cricket League games. On a warm summer day at the Peter May sports ground, Scintilla CC won ...

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Four wheels Jenson backs two wheels for all

McLaren Honda Formula 1™ driver and Santander ambassador Jenson Button launched the inaugural Santander Cycles’ Summer of Cycling festivals at the Science Museum on Tuesday (pictured). Four festival events will be held between July and September, each providing a unique ...

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Allan Dick: “Keep doing your best, because if you do, you can reach the sky.”

Southgate star talks hockey, the Commonwealth Games and Darren Cheesman. Emdad Rahman Hockey Development Officer and PE Co-ordinator Allan Dick represented Scotland on the international stage, winning 37 caps and played at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. The ...

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