Judo, rowing and swimming are all happening on day six of the games as we look at some of the best images from Paris
July 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: day one – in pictures
The best images from the opening day of action in Paris
September 2023
Let us play: Badminton England puts faith in religious institutions
The governing body is targeting 200 new spaces to hold grassroots matches because, according to the Badminton England chief executive, ‘we cannot rely on leisure centres’
July 2023
Pass notes
Welcome to the pickleball backlash: noise pollution, broken bones and a tennis turf war
It is the fastest growing sport in the US and has become popular in the UK, too. But critics say it is loud, dangerous and encroaches on much-loved tennis courts
May 2023
The amazing world of sport
Epic 211-shot badminton rally delights fans in Malaysia – video
Epic 211-shot badminton rally delights fans at doubles match in Malaysia
August 2022
Commonwealth Games 2022: day ten in pictures
Some of the best images from Sunday’s action in Birmingham including hockey, diving and athletics. Click here to see images from preceding days at the games
Commonwealth Games 2022: day seven in pictures
Some of the best images from Thursday’s Commonwealth Games action in Birmingham including netball, hockey, athletics and gymnastics
Commonwealth Games 2022: day six in pictures
We take a look at best images from Wednesday’s action in Birmingham including heptathlon, judo, weightlifting and mountain biking
August 2021
Fit in my 40s
Fit in my 40s: hit the beach to swim? Forget that! Swap the noodles for shuttlecocks
It turns out my kids have got really good at badminton
The Guardian picture essay
The Leap Year: Team GB athletes’ wait for Tokyo 2020
Following the news that Tokyo 2020 was to become the first Olympic Games to be postponed in its 125 year history, photographer Sam Mellish undertook a project to show the resilience of British athletes
Tokyo Olympics 2020: day 10 – in pictures
The best images from the 10th day’s action in Tokyo, including diving, water polo, athletics and basketball
January 2021
The amazing world of sport
'I'm just too strong': badminton player breaks racket on match point – video
Badminton player Viktor Axelsen joked about his unusual winning point as he broke a racket in winning at the Toyota Thailand Open
November 2020
Sports minister denies £300m survival package bias towards Tory heartlands
The government has confirmed £300m in emergency funding for spectator sports in England
August 2020
'We could lose 50% of the game': netball among UK sports facing grassroots crisis
Badminton, basketball and netball leagues are struggling to find venues and officials are calling on the for UK government to help schools and gyms reopen halls to help grassroots sports
June 2020
I always hated workouts – until I made them weird
Badminton and dance failed to thrill, so Rebecca Douglas worked up a sweat with the strangest sports she could find
March 2020
Service as normal: badminton's finest cock-a-hoop to get back to business
After cancellations, players are glad to be back on court at the All England Open, even if some are using nods for handshakes
September 2018
You're the expert
How should I generate income for my local sports club?
I am treasurer of a badminton club – we have reserves of £5,000 but want to raise more
June 2018
UK Sport funding policy needs change
Letter: Governing bodies of 12 British sports call for all Paralympic and Olympic sports to receive at least a baseline level of funding
April 2018
Commonwealth Games days four and five – in pictures
All the latest images from the past 48 hours of action at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast as gymnasts, swimmers, boxers and weightlifters battle for medals
