Amir's Boxing Tips

21st May 2008

Amir Khan , unbeaten in seventeen professional bouts and the Commonwealth Lightweight Champion, has opened the doors of his gym in Bolton to British soldiers just back from Iraq.

The men from 1st Bn the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment from Osnabruck, went along to Gloves Community Centre in Bolton to meet Amir and the Battalion's boxers got into the ring with him to pick up some tips.

In an interview broadcast live on BFBS Radio, Amir Khan, who is preparing for the latest defence of his commonwealth title, against Michael Gomez on June 21st, said he was delighted to see the soldiers and hoped he had inspired them.

Sgt Joe Fleming the battlion's boxing coach is hoping to take some of his men onto great things in the ring. He described the visit as “absolutely brilliant”.

You can see this story on BFBS Reports, this Friday May 23rd.

CS Sports Awards Winners

25th February 2008

The Combined Services Sports Board have honoured their star performers of the past twelve months at their annual lunch in London.

The Sportswoman of the Year is the Army's Sgt Sophie Morris, following in Kelly Holmes' footsteps in 800 and 1500 metres and as Army Cross Country Champion.

The Sportsman of the Year title goes to the RAF's Sgt John Willacy for his outstanding year in canoeing.

And the sport of fencing receives an honour this year in the shape of the Navy's Lt Keith Bowers named Sports Official of the Year.

The oustanding team title also went to the Navy whose trials cyclists received the top honour.

Guest of honour at the lunch, sponsored by BFBS Sport and presenting the awards was HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.

Aldershot Garrison at forefront of gold rush!

Aldershot, the home of the British Army and Army Sport has been named as the holding camp for the British Olympics team for London 2012.

The Garrison beat bids from the Universities at Bath and Loughborough to be chosen as the base for Team GB. 

The site's proximity to London and secure location prevailed over the other nominated venues.

Security was a key factor in the decision as the British Olympic team faced specific threats in the run up to the Athens Olympics.

Aldershot entered the bidding late but crucially had the support of Simon Clegg, BOA Chief Executive, himself a former officer in the Army and the current head of the Army, General Sir Richard Dannatt.

The Army's centre of Sporting Excellence already has many of the facilities in place for the 700-strong team that will descend on Aldershot. Between now and 2012 some new facilities will be built including a combat sports centre, whilst others will receive a facelift such as the athletics track and hockey pitches.