As the 2025 Championships kick off, Pacific island nations continue to defy the odds — proving that population size is no barrier to producing world-class sport, writes JAMES NALTON
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Sport in brief: February 11, 2025
In a town shaped by hardship and history, a grassroots boxing club led by Andrew McFarlane gives purpose to the next generation — including a rising champion, writes JOHN WIGHT
MEN’S ICE HOCKEY:
Challenge Cup holders Sheffield Steelers take a 5-3 advantage to Cardiff for Wednesday night’s semi-final second leg, while eight-time winners Nottingham, the most successful team in Challenge Cup history, visit Belfast for the first leg of their last four clash.
Belfast currently top the Elite League, nine points ahead of third-placed Nottingham, and have only lost once in their last eleven games.
