#international-competition

#international-competition

I'm a proud Pottery worker. Just like my Dad before me. The most highly-skilled Potters make ceramics in my town and we export them around the globe. But the industry we rely on is dying. Spiralling energy prices - especially gas - mean that UK ceramic firms fork out 875 million pounds in energy costs each year. That's right - almost a billion pounds just on energy costs.

Overall, the Canadian under-23 team struggled with their shooting percentages, finishing under 35 percent from both the field and three-point range, which ultimately hurt their chances.

Former female football players describe how societal and institutional barriers hindered their participation in football. Despite these challenges, the sport has evolved greatly, reflecting changing attitudes.

Australia's Opals won the Women's Asia Cup for the first time with an 88-79 victory over Japan, securing the title after previous attempts since 2017.

The trio wear suits in a mock sauna surrounded by dancers in towels and woolly hats, and armed with bouquets of birch branches, used by sauna enthusiasts to whip up their blood circulation.

Given the strong interest we've seen in international basketball competitions, most recently in last summer's Olympics in Paris, we're discussing concepts... that focus on NBA players representing their countries or regions instead of the more traditional formats.