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LISTEN: Two more days to go
On the penultimate day of competition at the island games, we hear from silver medallist Grant Ferguson. Since recording, Team Shetland have won 13 medals…
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Terrific medal haul on Tuesday
There were another seven medals in the bag for Team Shetland on Tuesday, taking the total to 11. This update was recorded before two of…
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SILVER: Bowls medal secured by men’s pair
Shetland’s men have won the silver in the bowl’s pairs competition. Alex Elphinstone and Gibbie Pottinger narrowly lost to Orkney in the gold/silver decider.
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Anderson steps in to fill gap between posts
Katie Anderson will get her chance between the sticks for Shetland’s women’s team this afternoon after keeper Jessica Laurenson was ruled out through injury. Laurenson…
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Look back on medal Monday
The medals came thick and fast last night (Monday), with another three added to the Team Shetland tally. After all of the results came in,…
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Shetland record tumbles four times during games triple jump
Triple jump competitor Abbie Taylor broke the Shetland record four times during yesterday’s (Sunday) triple jump event. However, the terrific performance fell short of a…
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LISTEN: Island games brief update day two
After winning the first medal of the island games, triathlete Louise Parr spoke to The Shetland Times about the success. Also joining the island games…
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SILVER: Women triathletes win first Shetland medal of games
Team Shetland’s women’s triathletes have gone one better than 2023 and secured the first medal of the International Island Games. Louise Parr finished fourth overall,…
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First triathletes complete race at island games
James Irvine was the first Shetland triathlete across the finish line in today’s event at the Orkney island games. Irvine was sixth to complete the…
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Island games brief update – Sunday
The International Island Games has officially been opened and The Shetland Times has you covered for your daily fix. Every day there will be updates…
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WATCH: Island games opening ceremony about to begin
The International Island Games opening ceremony will son get under way at Bignold Park, Kirkwall. Thousands of people are expected to attend including 170 athletes…
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Games squad set for week of sport
Team Shetland are on board the the NorthLink ferry to travel to Orkney for the International Island Games. More than 160 competitors and officials will…
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Forvik Walking Football crowned world champions
Forvik Walking Football over 45s were crowned world champions at a tournament held in the Swedish city of Malmö. The team, whose honorary president is…
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Young musicians set to play in Finland
Young musicians will showcase their talent in Finland this week as part of an exchange between folk festivals in the isles and the Nordic country….
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