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GB hockey facing the world’s best

Posted on May 7, 2019

For the first time in a quarter-century, Britain’s men’s ice hockey team is competing at the sport’s highest level, writes Andrew Weltch. Team GB qualified for the top-flight world championship in Slovakia by winning Division 1A last season – a … Continue reading →

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Woods or Nicklaus? Messi or Ronaldo? There’s no need to pick a side

Posted on April 17, 2019

Sport’s obsession with choosing a clear and definable greatest performer compromises the sheer brilliance of individuals, argues Reece Chambers in this guest post.  Tiger Woods’ victory at the 83rd Masters’ Tournament in Augusta last week illustrated one of sport’s greatest … Continue reading →

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Free bagels in the Big Apple – running with the New York Road Runners

Posted on March 11, 2019

Our senior consultant Andrew Weltch looks at the success of New York Road Runners in getting people of all ages and abilities running the sidewalks, streets and parks of the five boroughs. Running (or, more accurately for many of us, … Continue reading →

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Neil Warnock’s Public Relations Masterclass

Posted on January 14, 2019

Guest post by Reece Chambers on the weekend’s post-game press conference by Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock, and how it demonstrated a mastery of PR. It’s 6.54pm on Saturday evening. Mr Warnock has just trudged back into the house and … Continue reading →

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90 years of speedway in Cardiff

Posted on July 15, 2018

As the British Speedway Grand Prix returns to Cardiff, our senior consultant, Andrew Weltch, author of the history of Speedway in Wales, looks at the arrival of the sport in the city 90 years ago. Top-level speedway has become an … Continue reading →

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Will GB’s promotion deliver a boost for UK ice hockey?

Posted on April 29, 2018

Great Britain’s sensational promotion to the top flight of world championship ice hockey could give the sport the boost it needs, writes our senior consultant Andrew Weltch. As the lowest ranked team in the IIHF’s Division 1A (the second level), … Continue reading →

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World Rallycross to switch on electric championship

Posted on February 12, 2018

It has been clear for some time that the days of petrol and diesel cars are numbered – not just on the roads, but on the race tracks too, writes Weltch Media senior consultant, Andrew Weltch. Reports that World Rallycross … Continue reading →

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