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: January 9, 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 BASKETBALL: Jaroslaw Zyskowski top-scored with 20 points as Poland’s Trefl Sopot stormed to their first EuroCup win of the season by thumping the Vilnius Wolves 97-74.
At the other end of the table, Bahcesehir Istanbul edged out Podgorica 95-93 after overtime to remain two games clear in Group A and Valencia stuffed Ankara 116-78 to maintain their three game lead in Group B.
Both teams have already qualified for the play-offs.
