Collection of reports highlighting efforts being made to support inclusion in Scottish and UK sport by governing bodies.
Latest Social Media Reports from MA Broadcast Journalism students highlighting efforts to tackle racism in Sport
Caledonian Crushers players discuss the joys & issues of Wheelchair Rugby
By Liam Murphy In Glasgow, there is next to no representation when it comes to Wheelchair Rugby, the Caledonian Crushers, in fact, remain the only team representing the country. Participation is at […]
EXCLUSIVE: Former Celtic youth believes Tranmere Rovers can salvage their season after stuttering start
by Adam Kennedy As a young player at either Celtic or Rangers, it can be tough to carve out a career for yourself playing for one of Glasgow’s big two week-in-week-out. Youngsters […]
EXCLUSIVE: Spartans winger Cammy Russell talks about his side’s start to the SPFL season
by Adam Kennedy Getting promoted, regardless of whichever division your club is in, is one of football’s ultimate highs. A whole host of effort, both physically and mentally, the final day of […]
Wheelchair rugby: the full-contact disability sport you never knew existed
by Adam Kennedy The phrase ‘a full-contact disability sport’ may seem like an oxymoron. However, the Caledonian Crushers – Scotland’s only wheelchair rugby team – put that theory to bed. Jen Lang […]
Caledonian Crushers in action
By Anna Konovalenko Photo by Anna Konovalenko Wheelchair Rugby was first designed in Canada in 1977, however, it’s just 30 years later the sport made its debut at the Paralympics in Sydney […]
Glasgow’s Wheelchair Warriors
When you think of contact sports, people in wheelchairs would probably be some of the last people you would think of. But in the world of wheelchair rugby, ramming and smashing into […]
Leading the line: Football continues to inspire at Scottish Women and girls in sport week amid ‘concerning’ Scottish Government report
By Euan Wood The week-long Scottish Government initiative aimed to increase the visibility and participation of women and girls in sport whilst dedicating a central message of inclusivity to address gender inequalities […]
Life Expectancy in Scotland Drops What can you do?
By Sean Boyle Life Expectancy in Scotland has dropped as low to record we have not seen in a decade. The decline means that men in Scotland are now only expected to […]
SCOTLAND THE BRAVE: Football pioneers ‘leading the way’ in the fight against dementia in football
By Kieran Gallagher & Euan Wood. The Scottish game is setting the precedent for increasing safety measures in football’s long-term battle with dementia. From the Scotch Professors’ ground-breaking passing game, to the […]
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