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'Our ideas no longer aligned': Boss reveals all on Route One Rovers exit Manager Sohail Abbas confirms his departure from NWCFC side Route One Rovers. Teenage Taekwondo sensation makes her mark on world stage Ikrah Hussain had four fights in the competition representing Britain and won a silver medal. England star turns out to support national Tape Ball showdown The inaugural National Core Cities Tape Ball Competition took place at Bradford Park Avenue last week, with a sporting icon of the city, Adil Rashid, attending. City gears up to host Kabaddi League Grand Final The Grand Final at Nechells Wellbeing Centre will take place on 18-19 May. Romesh Ranganathan says London Marathon training is ‘good’ for his mental health The actor and comedian said pushing himself outside his comfort zone during training for the April 21 event has been a positive experience. Weekly ‘goalball’ sessions launched - Everything you need to know The Blackburn Goalball Club was set-up by Mohammed Salim Patel after he became frustrated at the lack of sports available to the blind and partially sighted. Baseball player ‘hits home run’ after being chosen to represent Great Britain Samiya Rahman has been chosen to represent her country on the Great Britain women’s 2024 roster. Say hello to the Baji Bantams - City's first fans group for South Asian women The Baji Bantams - Bradford City’s first fan club for South Asian women - will be among the roaring crowds of Valley Parade this weekend. Tez Ilyas joins Rudy Gestede at launch of fans group A new Blackburn Rovers supporters group for fans of South Asian heritage has been launched, with ex-striker Rudy Gestede a guest. Cricketer Abtaha Maqsood to read CBeebies Bedtime Story The first woman to wear a hijab while taking part in The Hundred, returns to CBeebies this February to read a Bedtime Story. Scotland cricketer Abtaha Maqsood, co-designed the custom hijabs for Birmingham Phoenix, the team she plays for in The Hundred. From Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Abtaha reads 'Under My Hijab' by Hena Khan and illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel, told from the point of view of a young girl observing the women in her life and how each covers her hair a different way. The story, read to mark World Hijab Day on Thursday 1 February, will air at 6.50pm on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer. Abtaha said: “I really loved reading Under My Hijab on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. I hope it helps open up conversations and gives families a better understanding and appreciation of the hijab. Wearing a hijab while playing cricket is not just about expressing my religious identity but it’s also a symbol of inclusion and empowerment for girls in sports. "Sport should be a space where every woman and girl feels not only accepted but also celebrated for who she is. By embracing our authentic selves on the pitch, we send a powerful message that cricket is a sport for everyone.” This is the second time Abtaha has appeared on CBeebies Bedtime Story, having appeared on the much-loved show last July. Read more

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