UOG Karting debutant Josh Champman has revealed that the University of Gloucestershire’s return to the British Universities Karting Championship was a ‘daunting’ but enjoyable experience. Speaking exclusively to Park Life Sport, the first-year Interior Design student provided deep insight into the University of Gloucestershire’s first BUKC test day in over three years. The British Universities […]
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UOG Karting debutant & former Esports talent Finn Houlihan geared up for ‘challenging’ competitive transition
University of Gloucestershire Karting Club’s Finn Houlihan is ‘thrilled’ to move from virtual racing to the British Universities Karting Championship in the team’s debut season. The Irishman enjoyed a short but stellar Esports career. The 18-year-old took two championship victories in 2021, winning the ABS Racing League and the ETSR championship. He also recorded an […]
Record Tour de France stage holder Mark Cavendish almost retiring before equalling famed record
Mark Cavendish revealed he almost quit cycling after a “split second decision” left him without that elusive 35th stage win in the Tour de France in 2021. Widely considered the greatest ever sprinter, the 40 year old was speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival for the release of his new book, ‘Believe’. In his new […]
“If I’m totally honest, I don’t think there’s one easy game in the division” – Gloucester City coach John Brough looks ahead to Hanwell Town fixture
After back-to-back losses for the first time this season, Gloucester City coach John Brough knows how important it is to get back to winning ways as soon as possible. The Tigers were hoping to bounce back from the late collapse to Walton & Hersham with a better result away to Hungerford Town, but couldn’t stop […]
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL – Jagwar wins the Plate Handicap Chase ridden by Jonjo O’Neill Jr. – Report and Reaction
Favourite Jagwar rides well in the Plate Handicap Chase to take the victory at 3/1. An emotional run for Jonjo O’Neill Jr. who was the jockey for Springwell Bay who fatally fell earlier today. The winner rode alongside Thecompanysergeant going over the last but cleared the number 14 to win by over two lengths. Further […]
“The sky is the limit” – Gloucester-based sprinter Ella Edwards commits to US university Jacksonville State
Gloucester Athletic Club sprinter Ella Edwards is heading to university in the USA, after committing to division one college, Jacksonville State University. The former Hartpury College student, who attended Barnwood Park School in Gloucester, has had a remarkable start to her 2025 season, and now harbours ambitions to compete internationally for Great Britain, after winning […]
RACE PREVIEW: UNIBET CHAMPION HURDLE
Race Overview The Unibet Champion Hurdle is unquestionably the most reputable hurdle race of the season. Covering a distance of two miles and 87 yards with eight flights to clear, it has been a cornerstone of jump racing since its inaugural running in 1927. The race will be the most anticipated race on the first […]
LIVE: Park Life Sport Live Blog Run A- Cheltenham Festival Week
Good morning to you all, and welcome to Park Life Sport! We’re back to bring you all the latest and breaking news from a action-packed weekend, plus previewing all the sporting action that is to come this week as well. We’re now just a day away until the Cheltenham Festival. Cheltenham Town and Forest Green […]
“We’ve owed a team a battering” – Gloucester City midfielder Harry Pinchard on 5-0 dismantling of Winchester City
Gloucester City continued their promotion push over the weekend with a 5-0 thrashing of Winchester City. It wouldn’t have been possible without player-of-the-match Harry Pinchard controlling the midfield, making it easy for his teammates. The Welshman set the benchmark early on when he put the Tigers ahead in just six minutes, and was crucial to […]
Park Life Sport LIVE Blog- 25th November
Hello and welcome to our LIVE sports new blog for Monday, November 25! We have lots of reaction from the weekend’s sporting events and many exclusives We have reaction from Cheltenham Town after they were in action on Friday night. A last gasp attempt from Joel Colwill saw them collect some much needed points against […]









