This week’s Sport Social includes a reminder just how stunning our world is, Serena ‘Cinderella’ Williams contemplating her marriage this week and Lisa Young’s photo of South Georgia’s penguin football squad as they line up to take a free kick. Onwards…
When you’ve qualified for the World Cup and have just beaten Italy…
It's fair to say that Sweden were delighted with their World Cup qualification! ๐ pic.twitter.com/hKq7U3PMlT
— BigFootball (@BigFootballGB) November 14, 2017
Former England cricketer and wildlife lover takes this super cute photo. That’s enough of a sport link to add a cute picture of baby lions in this bit, right?
See, there is good news out there. ๐๐
It may only be the 3rd year of the Marathon of Afghanistan, but weโve already come a long way. In the 1st year, one Afghan woman finished. Last year, six completed the marathon. This year? Eleven strong Afghan women, including two 15 year olds, finished the race๐ช๐ฝ #girlsrunfree pic.twitter.com/ctgafH9egh
— Free to Run (@FreeToRunNGO) November 14, 2017
When you’re an adventurer…๐
As someone without a driving license who makes a habit of travelling without motors, I wonder why that car hire company just asked if I could promote their services?
— Dave Cornthwaite (@DaveCorn) November 17, 2017
Fair enough from the Keanester, it IS rude but blimey he’s scary about it.
NEVER FORGET: Turn your mobile on silent when in a Roy Keane press conference…pic.twitter.com/caCu1Cqe9y
— BigFootball (@BigFootballGB) November 17, 2017
When you beat your former flatmate and it’s a bit awks.
.@judd147t is through to final. Match followed by:
– Awkward handshake ๐ค
– Funny fan fail at autograph time ๐ pic.twitter.com/hVX5ivOGbE— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) November 17, 2017
Beautiful.
Why would you not get up @ 5.30 to row! Yr9 girls #earlybirdcatchestheworm #ThisGirlCan @LYRowing @MCAmossbourne pic.twitter.com/rWMd2M360L
— Mossbourne Rowing (@MossbourneRow) November 17, 2017
Multi-media skills also required when sailing round the world.
When your watch captain also become a drone assistant. Never a dull moment on TTTOP. pic.twitter.com/sZIXMihhR3
— Dee Caffari (@deecaffari) November 17, 2017
Bit of serenadingย going on in the England Ashes camp.
"Broady, get the guitar" pic.twitter.com/AgAncYoGtt
— Sahil Kher (@sahilkher) November 20, 2017
Nice view for t’other England Ashes squad.
https://instagram.com/p/BbduHKwgfLF/
Yes, Barbie. Much more aspirational.
https://instagram.com/p/BbeUvAZgPbA/
Cracking shot.
WOW! https://t.co/3C4rPb05zT pic.twitter.com/JkmT0w6GY4
— Shauna Coxsey (@shaunacoxsey) November 14, 2017
What a road from Somalia to knighthood. ๐๐ป๐๐ป
The penguins first XI
https://instagram.com/p/BbfB3pQg71s/
Breathtaking world.
https://instagram.com/p/BbfCoDHH9nW/
When a pro tennis player meets their icon.
https://instagram.com/p/BbaEzvWHXbg/
Disability does not mean inability.
"Not only is this #badass but we can learn a lot by watching a great arch to tight hollow and aggressive pull down on bar in transition- Plus…that โovergrip/โmeatyโ grip is #onpoint.โ pic.twitter.com/frva2GpSLC
— CrossFit (@CrossFit) November 13, 2017
Yes, mate. When you can’t help but dance.
We were treated to some slick moves in the Fan Zone ahead of England v Brazil ๐บ๐ #ENGBRA pic.twitter.com/OiU0eNWXuQ
— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) November 14, 2017
No excuses, folks.
Me doing sit ups.
I'm paralysed from the shoulders down so I'm only using my head, neck and tops of shoulders. (My legs are crossed for me). Hard work, but fun.
4 months ago I could only do 2. Always look for progress in whatever you do, however small, it can have a big impact. pic.twitter.com/X7ico6d1Ds
— Henry Fraser (@henryfraser0) November 14, 2017
Iceland football, punching way above their weight. ๐ช๐ช
The populations of the nations qualified for Russia 2018 World Cup, in hundreds of millions. That's Iceland in red. pic.twitter.com/7bEyuJegKm
— Nick Harris (@sportingintel) November 14, 2017
Alpine skier tragically killed in training.
Shocking and tragic news about the death of David Poisson, a true Downhill racer that will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/yshQwAYEYD
— Graham Bell (@skigrahambell) November 13, 2017
Also this week we sadly lose Jana Novotna, famed for the iconic moment crying on the Duchess’ shoulder on losing the Wimbledon final.
No better demonstration of the emotion of sport than Jana Novotna. RIP. pic.twitter.com/FFZrzX8vgp
— Matthew Pinsent (@matthewcpinsent) November 20, 2017
Sometimes it pays to miss your stop. We should do it more often.
When you get off the bus a stop early by mistake.. and then realise the walk is pretty average! #sydney pic.twitter.com/kefKto9Dhf
— Laura Siddall (@lmsiddall) November 15, 2017
They’ve only gone and done it! ๐๐ป๐๐ป
Nigeria women's bobsled team nears historic Olympic berth https://t.co/VbeUTIAK6m pic.twitter.com/zQpKRIvIB4
— NBC OlympicTalk (@NBCOlympicTalk) November 16, 2017
Looking for snow this season? Look no further than Whistler in Canada!
When you’ve found a tenner in the street…
https://instagram.com/p/Bbhyi17DTo8/
The whole set of the gymnastics arena from Rio 2016 has been rebuilt for a film about super gymnast Simone Biles!
https://instagram.com/p/Bbh105qFrDP/
Gymnasts make it look easy. But it’s not. Watch this, don’t worry, she only hurts her feelings…
https://instagram.com/p/BbiphpAFoaB/
Cinderella, Serena Williams’ stylee. The tennis great gets married.
https://instagram.com/p/Bbnj0BbB1Zv/
Promoting the film #BattleoftheSexes are Pat Cash and Jo Konta.
https://instagram.com/p/BbnLxm-nnzn/
Love, love, love Jessica. Just following her passion, no matter what.
Erm, a pillow speaker? A PILLOW SPEAKER? My other half hates cricket. It would drive him insane if I was listening to the cricket like this! ๐๐
I know but Iโd guess more people listen to @bbctms during the night than will stay up and watch it on tv. My other half hates me I have it on a pillow speaker.
— martin d booth (@martin_booth) November 18, 2017
Yes football fans, yes. Lovely gesture. #solidarity
Six years ago Brad Jones lost his six-year-old son Luca to leukemia.
Home and away fans at Feyenoord put on a spectacular tribute, lighting up the stadium and singing You'll Never Walk Alone in the 12th minute of their game against VVV-Venlo ๐๐ข pic.twitter.com/eXlfeBBMHs
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) November 19, 2017
Jess Ennis-Hill being put through her paces by her toddler son.
https://instagram.com/p/BbrGQG_Fi2G/
Too much for one family to bear โ Climber Niels Tietze has died climbing in Yosemite, sadly following brothers Eric and Kyle in the past few years.ย
https://instagram.com/p/Bbp7tfEH-D6/
Bulgarian tennis player thanks his girlfriend, one Nicole Scherzinger, after winning the first major trophy of his career.
Dimitrov: I just want to thank my team. Of course my mum & dad theyโre here. Also 1 person I dunno if she's in the hall or not. This week, played a pretty important part was my girlfriend Nicole. Sheโs somewhere hiding. She deserves also quite a bit of credit for these 2 weeks.
— Reem Abulleil (@ReemAbulleil) November 19, 2017
Abdullah Karim’s mum rocks, non?
"My Name is Abdullah Karim, I'm 26 years old, I weigh 17kg and I'm the best Power Chair Football Player in the World." pic.twitter.com/OxufVAnDEq
— NPL New South Wales (@NPLNSW) October 31, 2017
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Surfers do hump day and the brilliant kid dancing to her own tune
Surfers remember their friend and mind-blowing gymnastics
Oman’s diving youngsters and Prince Harry realises he’s not all that