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 3, 2025
New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell plays during the 3rd T20 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand, January 2, 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 FOOTBALL: Cup holders Gateshead face Boston as all 16 FA Trophy fourth round ties kick off at 3pm on Saturday.
The pick of tomorrow’s matches see three-time winners Woking host Radcliffe, National League leaders York at Gainsborough Trinity and 1986’s champions Altrincham up against Barnet.
Other fixtures include Chertsey Town at Aldershot, Rochdale playing the Northern Premier League’s Stockton Town and Sittingbourne hosting Salisbury.
