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May 2025

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Two males fighting during Jiu Jitsu

Skills sharpened at novice camp

The mission to grow Brazilian jiu-jitsu stepped up a level with the staging of the first-ever army skills course.

Two boxers fighting in the ring

Walkover woes

Head coach was frustrated at seeing three of his fighters handed walkover victories – despite the army securing a fifth successive team title.

Strongman attempting to lift heavy weights

Clean sweep

Army athletes claimed a clean sweep of the titles at the first annual Armed Forces Strongest Man and Woman contest.

Two female runners racing against each other

Olding on top

Distance runner Lt Kate Olding (Int Corps) added another individual accolade to her haul as she was named UK armed forces sportswoman of the year.

Two volley ball players going for the ball over the net

Court crowns claimed

The Royal Air Force paved the way to successful title charges for the army men’s and women’s teams at the Inter-Services Volleyball Championships.

Women's football match

Reds suffer in Service decider

Skipper Bdr Anna Birtwhistle (RA) has reflected on a season of progress for the army women's football team.

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