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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Girona starts pre-season 2025-2026 on July 8
On Tuesday 8 July, Girona FC will kick off the 2025-2026 pre-season with the team's first training session. These first few days will also be dedicated to carrying out the corresponding medical check-ups to ensure that all the players are in the best condition to face the new season. The team will work at the Girona Football Academy by Puma, located in Vilablareix, where they will begin preparations to face the challenges that await them in this new campaign. In the second week of the pre-season they will also work at the Royal Verd Training Center in Vall d'en Bas.
Sharjah 24
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Dibba Al Hisn Club concludes first electronic games championship
Organised by the club's management, the championship took place in a challenging and competitive atmosphere in the club's social hall. The championship saw widespread participation, with 32 players from various age groups coming together to compete in the popular FIFA game, giving the event a simultaneously entertaining and professional feel. Integrating cultural and recreational activities Dibba Al Hisn Sports and Cultural Club is one of the most prominent Emirati clubs dedicated to honing talent and organising various sports championships. It is committed to integrating cultural and recreational activities into its programmes, achieving the club's vision of supporting modern sports, particularly electronic games, which have become a popular sport among young people. Promoting the culture of electronic games The organisation of the championship is part of a series of events held by the club with the aim of attracting young people and fostering a spirit of sporting competition, in addition to promoting the culture of electronic games as a mental sport that requires skill, planning, and sports tactics. Since the championship's launch, the matches have seen fierce competition between participants, who demonstrated exceptional skills in control and strategy within the game. The competition progressed through the knockout rounds, reaching the final rounds, which brought together the most prominent players who demonstrated a high level of professionalism and the ability to handle the challenges within the game. At the conclusion of the competition, Ahmed Mourad Al Amiri, Chairman of the Club's Football Academy and Football School Committee, crowned the winners. Growing interest in eSports Ahmed Mourad Al Amiri expressed his happiness with the championship's success and the outstanding performance of the participants, praising the great turnout and interaction, which reflected the popularity of electronic games among young people. He emphasised that this event is part of the club's future plans to organise more similar championships, with the aim of enhancing the competitive and recreational aspects of the players and developing their skills in this field. Dibba Al Hisn Club management confirmed that the championship's great success will encourage the club to organise more similar events, especially in light of the growing interest in eSports, which have become globally recognised and receive official support from various sports federations. In this context, the club continues its strategy of providing an integrated sporting environment that combines physical and mental activities, while ensuring that young people participate in activities that contribute to developing their skills and enhancing their competitive spirit. The championship concluded amid a festive atmosphere, with participants expressing their happiness with the experience, appreciating the club's efforts in organising a professional championship that keeps pace with modern developments in the world of eSports, and affirming their eagerness to participate in future editions.
BBC News
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BBC Children's and Education announces TV adaptation of The Lady Grace Mysteries and more new commissions
Leading the line-up is The Lady Grace Mysteries, a fast-paced 10-episode drama by Cottonwood Media and Coolabi Productions that follows 14-year-old Grace as she races to uncover who's plotting to kill Queen Elizabeth I. Based on the hit book series, Grace teams up with her best friends Ellie and Masou, plus the mysterious and charming Lord Osborne, to dive into a world full of royal secrets. From royal balls and feasts to wild adventures and even the ghost of Henry VIII, Grace is about to uncover more than just the truth — she's about to change everything. Get ready for more laughs and team spirit as High Hoops returns for Season 2 in Spring 2026. Starring Peep Show alumni, Robert Webb and Isy Suttie, this hit 10 x 30-minute children's show will continue to follow the tall, gaffe-prone but unstoppable Aoife O'Neill and her school basketball team. Aimed at 8-13 year-olds, High Hoops is a sharp, witty, and aspirational comedy set in an urban comprehensive, where Aoife and her vibrant team of teammates navigate the ups and downs of sports, friendship, and growing up. The Football Academy (15 x 22') is also back for a new season with an exciting move to Tottenham Hotspur Academy. Following the success of its first two seasons at Southampton FC, the hit show will now showcase the challenges and triumphs of youth players at the prestigious North London academy. Viewers will continue to follow the journeys of players from the boys' and girls' teams and club-run para teams, aged 9 to 17, as they face the highs and lows of elite football at world-class facilities, including Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and their state-of-the-art training centre. Coming from Zig Zag, this season promises to elevate the drama and excitement, as the series steps up its game within the fresh, high-profile setting. As these young athletes push their limits, fans can expect inspiring stories of determination, teamwork, and growth in one of the UK's most celebrated football environments. The Football Academy continues to deliver powerful, behind-the-scenes access to the next generation of football stars, now with even more ambition and opportunity. Patricia Hidalgo, Director of Children's & Education, BBC: 'We are the biggest commissioner globally for children's TV and continue to invest in high-quality, home-grown storytelling that brings families together. The new commissions reflect our commitment to our young audience, but also to the UK's creative economy at a time when our industry is in decline globally. The breadth of new titles demonstrates our unique role to provide all children with diverse, culturally relevant content that educates, entertains, and inspires'. For younger children and families on CBeebies there is a bumper crop of new commissions to inspire imaginative play and outdoor fun. What's In Your Plant Pot? produced by Gold Wala, inspires young viewers with the excitement of gardening, exploring the wonders of plants and nature through fun, engaging facts and interactive participation. A creative twist on the popular 'What's In Your Bag?' format, the 30x7 show focuses on curiosity, diversity, interactivity, and fun. With engaging facts and playful exploration, it takes viewers on a journey into the world of plants, flowers, and vegetables, highlighting different tastes, cultures, and uses. Also in the garden, I Can Grow It, a 30 x 10 urban gardening series led by Aaron Roach-Bridgeman, takes young children on a magical journey to explore gardening in the heart of the city. Joining Aaron is a diverse group of budding gardeners, aged 3 to 5, as they explore the wonders of growing plants. Coming in Spring 2026 from Common Story in the West Midlands, Aaron's unique talents as a lyricist, beatboxer, and poet infuse the series with an extra layer of fun and rhythm, making it an unforgettable experience for little ones. I Spy, You Spy, is a brand-new CBeebies show that brings the classic children's game to life, encouraging interactive play, imagination, and observation skills. Join Elsee, a lovable puppet, as she travels across the country, inviting children to pause, observe, and enjoy the world around them. Each 26 x 5 episode celebrates diversity, showcasing a variety of landscapes—whether in the countryside, the city, or indoors—there's always something exciting to see. I Spy, You Spy, will air in Autumn and is being produced by Tiny House Productions, a company that received support from the BBC's Small Indie Fund, which helps small independent production companies grow after receiving mentoring from the BBC Children's commissioning team. Tiny House Productions will be producing the series alongside NEST productions. The announcement comes as hundreds of production companies across the UK came together to be inspired about the latest commissioning strategy to create high quality, enriching content that nurtures the new talent both on and off screen at the BBC Children's Briefing Day in Liverpool. HM
BBC News
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
World Book Day: How to make a last-minute costume
This year World Book Day takes place on 6 March 2025. It is a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and the joy of reading and takes place every year. In the UK, World Book Day is celebrated on the first Thursday in is celebrated by 100 countries all over the world. Unesco - a worldwide organisation that encourages people to enjoy art and culture - choose it as a special day to celebrate well as talking about books and finding new books to read, many children celebrate the day by dressing up as their favourite characters. If you want to dress up, but don't have a costume sorted here are some tips. 1. Use your school uniform or PE kit Lots of characters wear school uniform so why not adapt yours for World Book Day. Matilda, The Worst Witch and Harry Potter are just three examples. Or you could use your PE kit for Football Academy or Girl FC. 2. Get crafty If you've got cardboard and paint you can get creative with all sorts of things. Fancy being the BFG, get a couple of cardboard plates, paint them your skin colour and attach them to the side of your face (with the help of an adult) to become giant ears. Or how about becoming Stickman with some cardboard and brown paint? 3. Upcycle There are lots of things that you might usually throw away which could be useful. Plastic bottles can be turned into rockets or jet packs for a space-themed book like Goodnight you can use one to make the medicine from George's Marvellous Medicine. 4. Go through your wardrobe There's probably lots of clothes you already own that would work well as an outfit. Stripy red and white t-shirt T-shirt Where's Wally or Tracy Beaker. A ballerina outfit and you can easily become Angelina Ballerina or Rosa the ballerina. 5. Put on your pyjamas Or just don't bother changing out of them!Sophie from the BFG, The Midnight gang by David Walliams - there lots of books where the main characters wear pyjamas so get your best pair out. Last year many schools let children wear pyjamas to represent bedtime stories as well so if you can't think of a particular book maybe that's an option.
