BUCS announce league cancellations
Olly Cox
The British Universities and Colleges Sport announced on January 13 that the BUCS 2020-21 league and knockout season has been cancelled. That means Kingston University sports teams will not participate…
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Athletics team hope to keep competitive spirit alive
Daniel Nuttman
The Kingston University athletics team are hoping to start an online challenge for members to compensate for lack of competition this semester. The team haven’t been able to meet at…
Zoom sessions allow Jiu Jitsu training to continue
Sports clubs at Kingston University continue to be affected coronavirus restrictions as the third lockdown means normal activities still cannot take place. Luckily for students who have an interest in…
Kingston rugby team unlikely to finish season following lockdown announcement
Kingston Rugby Club has said that it is unlikely that their rugby teams will be able to complete their seasons after the government announcement of a third lockdown. Kingston RFC,…
Kingstonian frustrated by lack of league action
With the lockdown being lifted, football teams in Tier 2 areas are now able to welcome fans to their stadiums for the first time since March. Despite this, some leagues…
How coronavirus has changed KU team sports
KU’s hockey team share their experiences of dealing with coronavirus this term as team sports returned socially distanced. The new measures in place have meant the team has had to…
What will gyms look like after they reopen?
Rodayna Raydan
Many gym owners, personal trainers and members are excited about the recent announcement from the Prime Minister that gyms will reopen after the lockdown in England ends on December 2.…
KUFC turn to Strava for lockdown round two
Kingston University Men’s football team have swapped their football boots for running trainers in an attempt to stay fit during the second lockdown. The sports club are using the running…
World’s best visits KU in new Olympic series
Laurynas Puikys
The world’s best women’s 3×3 basketball player, Laetitia Guapo, recently visited Kingston University to take part in the Olympic Channel’s original series Anatomy Of. In the 12-episode series the world’s…
KU swimmers not likely to swim this year due to Covid-19
Alex Pivin
The newly-formed Kingston University swimming society will not be able to enter a swimming pool until at least the beginning of next term, the President of the society said. Erin…