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Team England squash quarter-finalist James Willstrop has expressed disappointment with the lack of profile for his sport as he continues the defence of his men’s singles title at the Commonwealth Games.
Willstrop comprehensively dismissed Pakistan’s Nasir Iqbal in their round of 16 clash at the University of Birmingham with an 11-6 11-4 11-7 victory which edged the Englishman one step closer to guaranteeing himself another podium place.
Squash is facing a continuing battle for Olympic recognition while Willstrop believes his sport has also been short-changed in broadcast schedules which make it difficult for friends and family to watch him play.
He told PA news agency: “We’ve been told we can’t criticise anyone but I’m disappointed. I’d like to see it (squash) around but it’s not. People are tweeting, why isn’t it on. It should be on, everything else is on like badminton and table tennis.
I don’t see why we shouldn’t get on. It’s disappointing but we are used to it. Squash isn’t a big sport is it but what matters is this is a fabulous place to play squash.
The crowd were incredible and I know that’s a fact and great thing to play in front of. I’ve got a load of people asking if they can watch me and I think the kind of thing we’ve got is a great set up.” PA Media
Bronze for Jack Carlin
Despite losing to Matthew Glaetzer, the Scot has been awarded the bronze after his rival was relegated after going into Carlin on the bend.
Needless to say, Glaetzer looks beyond gutted at the news.
A good day for Jake Jarman.
Cycling: That makes it seven gold medals for New Zealand on the track. Impressive.
Cycling: Corbin Strong wins the 15km men’s scratch gold. A cracking finish from the New Zealander to take the victory. Scotland’s John Archibald gets silver and Wales’ William Roberts bronze.
Cycling: Some excellent news about Matt Walls. He only needed a few stitches, which is incredible considering the impact of the crash.
Update: Following medical treatment in hospital, Matt Walls has been discharged with stitches in his forehead, but thankfully no major injuries.
Our best wishes go to all riders and spectators involved in the crash and thanks go to the medical teams for their expert care.
— British Cycling (@BritishCycling) July 31, 2022
Women’s squad: Georgina Kennedy into the quarter-finals after defeating Canada’s Nicole Bunyan in style, 11-3 11-1 11-3.
Cycling: Matt Glaetzer takes the bronze against Jack Carlin. The Australian just had a little too much for the Scot.
Football (Euros): England are ahead against Germany at Wembley thanks to a lovely dink from Ella Toone.
Cycling: Matthew Richardson, 23, was born and brought up in England until he was nine years old when he moved to Australia for his father’s work. A nice moment for Richardson and his family.
Matthew Richardson wins men’s cycling sprint gold
The Australian wins the opening two sprints against Nicholas Paul to take the gold. He is in shock, pedalling around the track in tears.
And just like that I’m out of here. Thanks for your time. Will Unwin is back to take you through the next few hours of action. Goodbye.
Cycling: Over in the velodrome it’s gold for Australia’s Kristina Clonan in the women’s 500m time trial. She started solidly and built her speed through the race to snatch gold from Canada’s Kelsey Mitchell. Bronze goes to England’s Sophie Capewell, but what a ride from Clonan.
Yesterday Joe Truman was knocked unconscious in a dramatic crash after colliding with Matthew Glaetzer in the keirin semi-final. Today the English cyclist looks pretty battered and bruised, but happy and smiling thankfully …
Thanks for all the well-wishes after yesterdays crash, was enjoying my little mid-race snooze! Will get this shoulder fixed and be back soon👀💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/Zj23JoMhvS
— Joe Truman (@JoeTruman97) July 31, 2022
Alex Yee may have won his second gold of the games but according to PA Media there may be trouble at home. Yee teamed up with Sophie Coldwell, Sam Dickinson and Georgia Taylor-Brown for an England victory in the mixed team relay triathlon. But his girlfriend, Olivia Mathias, was in the Wales team beaten into the silver medal spot. He had promised to buy her a dog if they both won a medal in Birmingham, but now he seems a little unsure …
No, that’s wrong. It’s not right. I didn’t shake on that. I haven’t backtracked. Maybe after Paris [Olympics 2024] … It was mental, running down the hill was a bit like the Tour de France, everyone on the sides, a helicopter above you. It was a bit surreal. It was really cool. Now me and Liv can put our [medals] next to each other. We have just moved house so hopefully there will be a nice place for them somewhere.”
A spot of housekeeping: England’s men’s and women’s teams are through to the semi-finals in the wheelchair 3×3 basketball, while England’s men’s bowls team have also reached the last four.
Gymnastics: Hello all, and I arrive with news that Georgia Godwin of Australia has won the women’s all-around gold medal. Godwin did not put a foot wrong and deserved victory after her silver four years ago. Britain’s Ondine Achampong, who at 18 has immense potential, took silver in her first major tournament. Emma Spence of Canada grabbed bronze while England’s Alice Kinsella will be heartbroken to have missed out on the title and dropped to fourth place after a mistake on the beam.
Time for me to hop off for a break (or watch the football) so I’ll hand over to Rob Bleaney to take you through the next hour.
Cycling: Scotland’s Jack Carlin loses to Australia’s Matthew Richardson by 0.008. The Scot will race for the bronze medal now.
Men’s bowls: Drama as England move into a 14-11 lead thanks to the final roll of the 17th end from Chestney. Genius bowling from the big man.
Men’s bowls: England 13-11 Jersey after end 16. It’s sooooooo close! Who will win?
Australia’s Georgia Baker wins Women’s Points gold
Cycling: The Australian dominated the race and takes first place with points. Scotland’s Neah Evans takes silver and Wales’ Eluned King picks up bronze.
Gymnastics: Jea Maracha’s wonderful floor display gets her up to seventh.
Gymnastics: Emma Spence has moved ahead of Alice Kinsella in the all-round final.
Men’s bowls: It’s 10-9 to England against Jersey after end 13 in the quarter final. It’s pretty intense stuff on the greens.
Cycling: Laura Kenny is action very soon. She is taking part in the 25km points race. That is just 100 laps of the track.
Cycling: Chris Hoy on the crash: “There are quite often crashes but they are rarely very serious. This one is the direct result of not having a barrier at the top of the fencing. Personally, I think it is preventable if they put a perspex screen to protect the crowd. I have seen a shot of it and it was horrendous to see. Something has to be done before something genuinely serious happens.”
England win mixed triathlon gold
Alex Yee got the team off to a great start, which was followed up by Sophie Coldwell, Sam Dickinson and Georgia Taylor-Brown putting in fine displays to complete the job. Taylor-Brown crosses the line with flag in hand. It is a second gold for Yee in the games. Wales take silver and Australia bronze.
Men’s hockey: England defeat Wales 4-2. The Welsh put in a fine defensive display but were made to pay for leaving indiscipline.
Mixed triathlon: Wales, New Zealand and Australia are working together in the chasing pack on the bikes in the vague hope they can catch Taylor-Brown in front. That is unlikely but it should be a fun battle for silver and bronze.
Mixed triathlon: Taylor-Brown opts to swim without a wetsuit and still adds to the 16-second lead she had when she entered the water. She jumps on the bike 20 seconds ahead of her competitors.
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