Category Archives: Sports

I’m not done with 2017 – 2 very different 10km’s

Posted on August 21, 2017 by diganash

As many of you will be aware, 2017 hasn’t gone to plan. ‘The plan’ had been to have a superb season with many first time road races for me like the Paris Marathon and the Great North Run, as well … Continue reading →

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Some bad news, some good news

Posted on July 2, 2017 by diganash

After months of writing blog posts explaining what’s going on with my health and how it’s affecting my racing I’m hoping that this will be the last time I will update you! Not because I’m better but because I have … Continue reading →

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National School Sports Week – a chance to promote wellbeing for everyone

Posted on June 25, 2017 by diganash

It’s become something of a tradition for me to put up a post during National School Sports Week (NSSW) to talk about why I believe it’s super important. And so as the annual event comes around once more I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Proud to be part of Team Right To Play

Posted on September 3, 2016 by diganash

I am really pleased to be posting this blog entry to announce some big news about my wheelchair racing! I’m really excited to be able to share that from now until the end of 2017 I’m going to be supporting … Continue reading →

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How sport has dominated my life…and why I hope teachers will support #NSSW

Posted on June 22, 2015 by diganash

They say never to start with an apology, but today I want to cover my back by doing just that! If there are any parts of this blog that don’t make sense, or don’t flow, then I apologise! I am … Continue reading →

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So many unanswered questions

Posted on January 18, 2013 by diganash

Unfortunately part 1 of Lance Armstrong’s interview didn’t address many of the questions it should have. BBC put it excellently so here’s the link.

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Harry Redknapp is not the man for England

Posted on April 23, 2012 by diganash

Much has been said over the last few weeks about the seemingly imminent move of Harry Redknapp from Tottenham to England. Over the past few weeks Tottenham’s performance has faltered, and as a result many journalists and footballing professionnals alike … Continue reading →

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Response to Capello’s resignation

Posted on February 8, 2012 by diganash

This evening it has been reported that Fabio Capello has offered his resignation as manager of the England National Team, and it has been accepted. Having written a fairly critical article regarding his recent behaviour in the racism row, I … Continue reading →

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Why racism is ruining the game I love

Posted on February 5, 2012 by diganash

Just before Christmas I wrote an article which, in part, looked at some of the more positive attitudes towards racism that have been emerging in English football. However over the last week I’ve been disappointed by some of the attitudes … Continue reading →

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A (sort of) happy way to end the year

Posted on December 23, 2011 by diganash

Well, because it’s the end of the year I wanted to get another blog article out, and was torn between a few issues to talk about. So bear with me, as I address all of them. Firstly, two footballing issues. … Continue reading →

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