BOXING: Injury forced Sidcup fighter Jamie Andrews to withdraw from Saturday’s scheduled Queensbury Boxing League clash with Reading’s Hamza Akram.
Andrews suffered a broken wrist late last week in one of his final training sessions and admitted the setback had been hard to take so close to the big day.
He said: “I’m absolutely gutted I didn’t get to fight Hamza Akram this weekend after fracturing my wrist in sparring.
“Gutted is an understatement, as I was really looking forward to this fight and have been training so hard.
“But once I’m all healed up I’ll be back and hopefully be able to fight him later in the year, with October looking the most likely date.”
BROMLEY FC: A Crystal Palace XI will visit Hayes Lane on July 31 (7pm) for a pre-season friendly with Conference South champions Bromley.
The Ravens have also arranged home dates with Millwall on July 14 (7.45pm), Gillingham on July 21 (7.45pm) and Cambridge United on July 25 (3pm).
Bromley will also play away at Sevenoaks, VCD Athletic, Beckenham Town and Sutton United as they prepare for life in the Conference National.
CRICKET: Bexley CC U13s girls took part in a cricket festival at the ‘Schools at Somerhill’ near Tonbridge on Sunday.
In a four-team round-robin format event, they were only denied victory in the final by one run against Leeds & Broomfield CC having earlier beaten Old Elthamians and Bells Yew Green.
For more information on cricket for girls in Bexley, email johnwilliamdanies@gmail.com
FOOTGOLF: Kent number two Dan Spice followed up his fourth-placed performance at Tonbridge Footgolf just 24 hours earlier by shattering the at High Elms Footgolf record with a 58 score on the Downe course.
KARATE: An 18-strong squad of young members from Deptford Karate Club travelled to Herstal in Belgium for the WUKF European championships.
And they returned home with a huge pile of medals with seven golds, seven silvers and 13 bronzes to become the fourth best club in the European rankings for cadets and juniors, as well as number one in the UK.
Chief instructor Sensei Essam Shreif said: “I’m extremely proud of them and we now look forward to the next world championships.
“Unfortunately it is in Brazil, meaning the cost will not be within our reach unless we get some funding.”
The club trains at Wavelengths Leisure Centre on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, as well as at the Glassmill Leisure Centre in Lewisham on Tuesdays.
For more information, or to join, call Erica on 07834024116 or email info@eskfkarate.co.uk
FOOTBALL: Gravesham Girls & Ladies U10s won four of their five qualifying games to reach the final of the Petts Wood tournament on Sunday.
They took on Petts Wood A in a keenly contested final, which ended 0-0 after extra-time before the hosts went on to win in a penalty shootout.
CRICKET: Old Bexley & Sidcup MP James Brokenshire visited Sidcup Cricket Club to open their new square, which has been re-laid thanks to £51,571 of National Lottery cash provided by Sport England’s inspired facilities fund.
Mr Brokenshire is pictured above (far right) with Sidcup CC chairman Hugh Beresford-Webb (left), secretary Mike Buchan together with Colts members Louis Dunk and Sydney Gorham at the front.
The MP said: “The financial support provided by Sport England into Sidcup Cricket Club is fantastic news. The club has an incredible record of identifying and nurturing talented cricketers and does great work in encouraging youngsters to play the game.
“This money shouldn’t simply be seen as an investment in grounds facilities, it is an investment in young people in Sidcup getting involved in sport now and in the future.”
TENNIS: West Wickham Tennis Club are hosting free taster sessions later this month to coincide with the Wimbledon championships.
The events take place between midday and 3pm on June 27 and 28, with free junior coaching available between 1pm and 2pm.
Manager Rob Sheath and his team of qualified coaches will help with your game, whether you are a complete beginner or just want to brush up your skills.
Mr Sheath said: “You can be sure of a very warm welcome from the friendliest club in the area.
“Don’t worry about equipment as we will supply everything you need to have a fun day.”
West Wickham TC is located at 228-230 Pickhurst Rise.
You can turn up on the day or book your spot in advance here for the Saturday and here for the Sunday.
For more information on the club, visit wickhamparktennisclub.co.uk
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