Category: Summer 2024
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in Summer 2024By Omer Demiral and Harry McLusky This year’s magazine is now online. Take a look back at the 2023-24 sporting year in the Hampton Sports Chronicle
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Timed Out: The Future of Test Cricket
By Theo Payne I have not always been a fan of test cricket. My first immediate impression was of a totally unengaging game played by boring people in white clothes. Not glamorous, right? Well, that’s how some players, or even whole nations feel about this most opposite format. There is much more to test cricket…
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Whistle Blower: Sam Govier’s Experiences as a Referee
By James Eggleton Hampton School has an illustrious history of producing superb footballers, its history filled with cup success and professional alumni. Across the world, footballers are admired as heroes, icons, and legends. On the other hand, referees are often viewed as villains in the footballing world with players, pundits, and managers criticising and doubting…
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Hampton crowned Hale End champions in U14As season finale
By Tom Scrimshaw Whilst it would be an understatement to call the Hampton U14A team’s season anything short of brilliant, The Arsenal Academy Invitational Tournament provided the perfect opportunity for the team to bow out for the summer in style, whilst also picking up their first piece of silverware of the season. On a mild…
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Team Talk: Hampton Coaches’ Top Tips
By Tom Scrimshaw Hampton’s sports coaches are some of the most talented and knowledgeable in their field. With over 20 members of the sports department, and 50+ members of the general staff room that take a sports team, it’s safe to say Hampton is home to a whole host of sporting wisdom and integrity. Whether…
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Serving Up Specialist Sports at Hampton
By Ben Wisniacki With Hampton being one of the country’s leading schools at football, rugby and rowing, boasting numerous titles and competition wins, it is clear that sport is central to Hampton’s way of life. However, Hampton students are also incredibly lucky to have the facilities, teaching, and opportunity to participate in specialist sports including table tennis, badminton,…
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Sporting Soundwaves: The Best Sports Podcasts of 2023
By Will Olsen Over the years, sports podcasting has exponentially increased in popularity and is due to increase by 29% in the next seven years. This growth is in part due to the increase in people interested in sports but also the fact more sports personnel and teams are using the podcasting industry. In such…
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Playing The Hampton Way: Hampton’s Footballing Philosophy
By Alex Watson It’s not easy to summarise Hampton football into one short article. The school’s largest participation sport, played by over 70% of new pupils, has upheld a strong and vibrant culture in student life since Hampton’s beginning. Coaching, fixtures, and opportunities may vary between different age-groups and squads, but all teams share Hampton’s…
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Lynagh remains unbeaten as Italy dominate faltering Wales
By Harry McLusky Two caps, two wins for Louis Lynagh OH (2019) as Gonzalo Quesada’s Italian revolution marched on with an assured 21-24 triumph over a below-par Wales side. A second consecutive Six Nations victory for the Azzurri meant they dodged their 19th Wooden Spoon since 2000 and ensured Wales’s winless run went on. Cardiff’s…
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Louis Lynagh to receive first Italy cap against Scotland
By Harry McLusky Louis Lynagh OH (2019) has been handed his first start for Italy ahead of this weekend’s Six Nations fixture against Scotland. Despite being called up by Eddie Jones for a training camp with the England national team in 2021, the 23-year-old switched his allegiance earlier this year and was called up to…
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Elite Athlete: Kieran Bouwmeester-Reid
By Omer Demiral Nestled within the historic and prestigious halls of Hampton School, a new chapter of athletic excellence is being written by Kieran Bouwmeister-Reid, a name becoming ever-more synonymous with determination, versatility, and burgeoning success in the demanding world of multi-event athletics. Reflecting on his transformative journey Kieran states, “I started decathlon back when…
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The Grassroots of Football: Alec Hamilton’s Journey with A.F.C. Wimbledon
By Alex Barkus and Alex Pheasant In the world of the game that we all love and enjoy, where the spotlight and attention often shine on star players in spectacular matches, a group of unsung heroes work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that the games go ahead without hesitation exist – the groundskeepers. Lately,…