Over the last few days, some of the world’s top clubs have been competing in Sheffield this week for the second year of the Youdan Trophy. Nearly 800 players took part in the tournament and that has brought international football of the very highest standard to the city. Sheffield Wednesday’s under 14 were beaten 3 nil by Charlton Athletic. Here is a highlight of all the goals.
Sheffield Wednesday have signed Sunderland midfielder on a season long loan. The 26-year-old, English midfielder, spent the second half of last season on loan at Birmingham and is eligible to feature on Sunday as Wednesday host former Premier League side Aston Villa in their Championship opener. Here is what head coach Carlos Carvalhal thinks his new signing.
Officials from the Special Olympics have been in Sheffield this week, visiting a number of venues across the city where the games will be taking place in August 2017. 2600 athletes with learning disabilities will take place in 19 sports. The tour of the venues began at Bramall Lane, where the opening ceremony will take place. Kathryn Muffett went along to find out more.
People with learning difficulties have had the chance to take part in a number of different sports, including football, athletics and basketball, at the English Institute of Sport. Sheffield is preparing to host the Special Olympics National Games in August 2017, and today was the launch of the South Yorkshire Partnership. Participants, parents and carers could learn more about local sports clubs and how they can get involved.
The Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby National Championships were taking place at the English Institute of Sport this weekend. The game began in Canada in 1977, but has become more popular in recent years. 8 rolling substitutes make up squads of 12, with 4 players on court per team at any time. The aim is to get the ball across the opponents goal line.
Barnsley were in action at Wembley on Sunday in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Final. They beat League 2 side, Oxford United three, two. It’s been a great last few months for the Tykes, and Sheffield Live’s Sal Saba reviews their season and progress so far.
12 year old Sam Todd from Yorkshire has become the Boys Under 13’s winner in the British Junior Open Squash Championships. Over four hundred competitors have been taking part from around the world across three Sheffield venues.
At Ice Sheffield as the British Figure Skating Championships are continuing with the final day today, double act Carter Jones and Richard Sharpe, talked about the difference between doubles and single events and lots more…
The British Figure Skating Championships have begun today at ice Sheffield. Thirteen year old Margot Orange from Sheffield finished tenth, with 28.62 points.
The Special Olympics will be making it’s way to Sheffield in 2017, it will be the 10th in history of the organisation and the second to be held in Sheffield. It is the largest registered charity providing year-round sports training and competition opportunities for people with learning disabilities. Almost 1.2 million people in the UK which is 2% of the population are affected. Well Sheffield United’s Brammall Lane will be the host of the opening ceremony and Dave McCarthy from the Blades has been speaking about it…