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Worcester kayak racer Amy Green, 22, will represent Great Britain in the K1 200m at the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Poznan from August 26 to 30. After winning silver at the Under-23 World Championships, she sees the senior event as a chance to measure herself against Olympians and multiple-time medallists while developing her race preparation. Green is proud of progressing from a small Worcester club and is optimistic about Great Britain's strength and medal prospects in the build-up to future Olympic cycles.

Cambridgeshire canoe racer Lindsay Thorpe will represent Great Britain at the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Poznan from 26–30 August. After losing her grandfather Cecil Cutting and father Mark Cutting within six weeks, including her father’s death from cancer on the day of her selection race, Thorpe is using their memory as motivation. Her goal is to reach the A final, while the championships serve as another step toward the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.

Bournemouth canoe sprinter Jack Eyers is preparing to represent Great Britain in the VL3 va’a 200m event at the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Poznan from 26 to 30 August. The two-time world champion and Paralympic silver medallist views the competition as preparation for the LA 2028 Paralympics, while also focusing on his roles as a father and business owner. Eyers describes the pressure of the short sprint event, the importance of performing immediately at the start, and the need to treat each season as a fresh challenge. He will compete alongside reigning Paris champions Charlotte Henshaw and Emma Wiggs and Paralympic silver medallist Hope Gordon.

Nottinghamshire Paralympic champion Charlotte Henshaw is targeting success for Great Britain at the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Poznan from 26–30 August. The three-time 2024 Paralympic medallist hopes to compete at a sixth Games in Los Angeles in 2028, but says her focus has shifted from simply winning to delivering performances she can be proud of. Henshaw, who moved from swimming to paracanoe in 2017, highlighted the support of her training network, her home-county facilities and National Lottery funding. She will compete alongside fellow British athletes including Emma Wiggs, Hope Gordon and Jack Eyers.

Warwickshire paracanoe athlete Jon Tarrant is targeting a return to the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Poznań, where he will compete for Great Britain in the KL3 kayak event. The 37-year-old, who underwent an amputation, says his young daughter and family motivate his training and racing. He hopes to convert recent preparation into a strong performance as he builds toward the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics. Tarrant also credits financial support from The National Lottery and Paddle UK with allowing him to train full time.

Thomas Lambert, a 25-year-old Lee Valley paddler, will represent Great Britain in the C1 500m and 1000m events at the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Poznan from 26 to 30 August. Inspired by London 2012, Lambert aims to build on his 2025 World Cup B-final appearances after a slow start to the season. He is drawing on collaboration with experienced Paralympians, while joining a British team that includes Paris champions Charlotte Henshaw and Emma Wiggs and Paralympic silver medallists Hope Gordon and Jack Eyers.

Chelmsford paracanoe racer Ed Clifton is preparing to represent Great Britain in the VL2 200-metre event at the ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Poznan from 26 to 30 August. The 40-year-old aims to improve on his bronze medal from Milan and views the event as another step toward the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics. Clifton discusses the difficulty of pacing a race lasting about 55 seconds, his strategy of staying calm before the start, and the financial support provided by The National Lottery.

Zizou Bergs captured his first ATP title by defeating Ugo Humbert in a three‑set final at the 2026 Lexus Eastbourne Open, becoming the first Belgian to win a grass‑court ATP event. After dropping the opening set, Bergs dominated the second and secured the decisive break in the final set to close out the match. Additional results included Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani winning the women’s doubles title and Gregory Slade and Andy Lapthorne sharing the quad wheelchair doubles title with Sam Schroder and Jin Woodman.