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Ibrahim Nadim poses proudly with his Central Area belt on Saturday night.

Keighley ace Nadim wins first title in Manchester as English crown may be next

Keighley Badminton Club's first team celebrate their title, and are going for it again in 2024/25. All team members are pictured except the absent Zohaib Ahmed.

Keighley Badminton Club's first team celebrate their title, and are going for it again in 2024/25. All team members are pictured except the absent Zohaib Ahmed.

Keighley Badminton Club claim fourth title in five years but new players needed

Chris Melling looking on as playing partner Tom Ford prepares to take a shot on Monday night.

Chris Melling looking on as playing partner Tom Ford prepares to take a shot on Monday night.

Unfortunate mistake from Keighley ace Melling leads to semi-final heartbreak

Chris Melling and Tom Ford are looking to claim the Pairs Cup title in their first year together in the competition.

Chris Melling and Tom Ford are looking to claim the Pairs Cup title in their first year together in the competition.

Melling and Ford hope to floor favourites as Malta knocks teen out of Finals

Jimmy Lund preparing to set off for Sunday's triathlon in Turkey.

Jimmy Lund preparing to set off for Sunday's triathlon in Turkey.

Turkey top-five boosts Keighley triathlete but Commonwealth Games snub a blow

Denholme swimmer Amy Hagyard achieved two top-10 finishes at the Yorkshire Winter Championships earlier this month.

Denholme swimmer Amy Hagyard achieved two top-10 finishes at the Yorkshire Winter Championships earlier this month.

Denholme teen joins Keighley duo in making a splash at Yorkshire Championships

Jimmy Lund cycling away from the pack in Rome earlier this month.

Jimmy Lund cycling away from the pack in Rome earlier this month.

13th not unlucky for Lund as Keighley triathlete shines on world stage in Rome

Ibrahim Nadim is training hard ahead of the most important bout of his career next month.

Ibrahim Nadim is training hard ahead of the most important bout of his career next month.

Keighley boxer "buzzing" to fight for first-ever title in Manchester next month

Chris Melling continues to prove himself as one of Britain's best 8-ball players, though he could not have gone this far in the Pairs Cup tournament without the excellent Tom Ford alongside him.

Chris Melling continues to prove himself as one of Britain's best 8-ball players, though he could not have gone this far in the Pairs Cup tournament without the excellent Tom Ford alongside him.

Keighley potter Melling keeps up unbeaten record with Ford as pair reach semis

Max Robinson, gym founder Naz Jalil, Neil McLeod, Neil’s son Calum McLeod and Mark Robinson all celebrate Calum’s recent amateur boxing victory at Valley Parade back in April.

Max Robinson, gym founder Naz Jalil, Neil McLeod, Neil’s son Calum McLeod and Mark Robinson all celebrate Calum’s recent amateur boxing victory at Valley Parade back in April.

Storied Keighley boxing club desperately needs help to survive and thrive

Chris Melling and Tom Ford, pictured together after winning their initial group in July, are ready to go again on Monday.

Chris Melling and Tom Ford, pictured together after winning their initial group in July, are ready to go again on Monday.

Keighley potter Melling fighting with Ford to make November Finals Night

Ibrahim Nadim dominated at the weekend in Bolton, and came up with a comfortable points victory.

Ibrahim Nadim dominated at the weekend in Bolton, and came up with a comfortable points victory.

Keighley super-featherweight Nadim cruises to victory in Bolton

Jimmy Lund was almost top of the class in an excellent performance at Mallory Park last month.

Jimmy Lund was almost top of the class in an excellent performance at Mallory Park last month.

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Brilliant British return gives Lund hope for Rome and Commonwealth Games

Young spectators watching in anticipation as Liam Clark and Emily Easton-Page navigate a tricky corner on track.

Young spectators watching in anticipation as Liam Clark and Emily Easton-Page navigate a tricky corner on track.

Haworth race ace indebted to Scottish co-driver and soon-to-be crowned champion

Arfan Dad made a bright start twice in Blackpool but could only watch on in defeats to Craig Waddingham and Shaun Chipperfield, who went on to win the two tournaments.

Arfan Dad made a bright start twice in Blackpool but could only watch on in defeats to Craig Waddingham and Shaun Chipperfield, who went on to win the two tournaments.

Keighley potter Dad denied by eventual winner twice in a row in Blackpool

Fran Jones has been getting straight back to the sharp end of tournaments after her US Open disappointment.

Fran Jones has been getting straight back to the sharp end of tournaments after her US Open disappointment.

Oxenhope tennis ace makes two semis in a week as she hits back from US Open pain

Captain David Atkinson (left) with club president Simon Tabel during the Par 3 charity day at Keighley Golf Club.

Captain David Atkinson (left) with club president Simon Tabel during the Par 3 charity day at Keighley Golf Club.

Keighley captain turns course upside down for poignant tribute to brother

Andy Rhodes (left) with Keighley's Liam Blacka at Turnberry.

Andy Rhodes (left) with Keighley's Liam Blacka at Turnberry.

Popular Rhodes on his travels as he leaves Keighley golf club after 28 years

Nico Earwaker toasts his resounding success last weekend.

Nico Earwaker toasts his resounding success last weekend.

Keighley fighter becomes welterweight champion after stunning showing in Leeds

Francesca Jones suffered yet more agony on the big stage on Wednesday.

Francesca Jones suffered yet more agony on the big stage on Wednesday.

Bradford District tennis star suffers more injury agony after US Open epic

Amy Lowe (in blue) smiles after her victory, alongside magnanimous runner-up Anne Parker.

Amy Lowe (in blue) smiles after her victory, alongside magnanimous runner-up Anne Parker.

Lowe on a high after tense Haworth Central Park bowling finale

Joshua Crowther (second in from the right)

Joshua Crowther (second in from the right)

Local fighter thrilled to move up the rankings after latest win

Keighley's very own Ellie Kildunne. Photo credit: Joe Giddens/PA

Keighley's very own Ellie Kildunne. Photo credit: Joe Giddens/PA

Yorkshire rugby and Gladiators star Jodie Ounsely hails Keighley star prior to Sevens

Chris Melling dispatched Craig Waddingham impressively in the last-four, but he was pushed all the way by Declan Brennan in the final.

Chris Melling dispatched Craig Waddingham impressively in the last-four, but he was pushed all the way by Declan Brennan in the final.

Magic Melling wins epic in last-frame decider to claim Masters crown

Arfan Dad hopes to be celebrating after the Ultimate Pool Masters.

Arfan Dad hopes to be celebrating after the Ultimate Pool Masters.

Dad gets early boost as Keighley pair roll up for Masters

Chris Melling (left) and Tom Ford were unbeaten on Monday night as they reached the last-16 of the Pairs Cup.

Chris Melling (left) and Tom Ford were unbeaten on Monday night as they reached the last-16 of the Pairs Cup.

Keighley pool ace Melling joins forces with Ford to make last-16 of Pairs Cup

Keighley's Ibrahim Nadim has returned with a win.

Keighley's Ibrahim Nadim has returned with a win.

Keighley lightweight Nadim nails it against Nicaraguan on return to ring

Struggling Fran Jones (left) is consoled at the net by Petra Martic after the pair's first-round Wimbledon match this evening.

Struggling Fran Jones (left) is consoled at the net by Petra Martic after the pair's first-round Wimbledon match this evening.

Oxenhope ace Jones hampered by injury in three-set defeat at Wimbledon

Chris Melling made the quarter-finals of the World Championships, despite being unseeded.

Chris Melling made the quarter-finals of the World Championships, despite being unseeded.

Keighley pool ace Melling narrowly misses out on becoming World Champion

Fran Jones in action in Nottingham earlier this month ahead of Wimbledon.

Fran Jones in action in Nottingham earlier this month ahead of Wimbledon.

Oxenhope ace Jones talks Oxford Uni dream after pre-Wimbledon trip with Raducanu

Sonia Reeve celebrates the success in Belfast that has given her chance to become a world champion out in South Africa.

Sonia Reeve celebrates the success in Belfast that has given her chance to become a world champion out in South Africa.

Oxenhope woman produces record deadlift to give her shot at being world champion

Ibrahim Nadim finally gets to throw a punch in a boxing match this weekend, having not done so since March 4 last year.

Ibrahim Nadim finally gets to throw a punch in a boxing match this weekend, having not done so since March 4 last year.

Keighley boxer back in ring 16 months later as career finally gets going again

Karl Boyes struggled to find his range in Blackpool over the weekend.

Karl Boyes struggled to find his range in Blackpool over the weekend.

Bradford pool ace struggles in hometown but Keighley star Dad catches eye

Ian Rose winner of the Special Recognition Award at the 2024 Bradford Sports Awards. Photo credit: Thomas Gadd

Ian Rose winner of the Special Recognition Award at the 2024 Bradford Sports Awards. Photo credit: Thomas Gadd

Cancer patient thrilled to be named Special Recognition Award winner

Fran Jones was in good form at Nottingham before suffering a frustrating injury.

Fran Jones was in good form at Nottingham before suffering a frustrating injury.

Oxenhope ace Jones forced to pull out of Nottingham quarter-final with Raducanu

Chris Melling is in good form, having reached the Ultimate Pool Champions League final last month.

Chris Melling is in good form, having reached the Ultimate Pool Champions League final last month.

Keighley potters set to battle in Blackpool again after positives last time out

Ibrahim Nadim has not fought for over a year, but he is due back in the ring at the end of this month.

Ibrahim Nadim has not fought for over a year, but he is due back in the ring at the end of this month.

Bradford and Keighley talents both back on scene as boxing summer gets going

Gina Bene-Hamill has suffered plenty of setbacks in her career, but she is confident ahead of a trip to Korea in October.

Gina Bene-Hamill has suffered plenty of setbacks in her career, but she is confident ahead of a trip to Korea in October.

Korea and Olympics goals for Keighley club talent battling back from concussion

Chris Melling won twice at Last Man Standing, including against fellow Keighley native Arfan Dad.

Chris Melling won twice at Last Man Standing, including against fellow Keighley native Arfan Dad.

Keighley pair face off in thriller as both unlucky at 'Last Man Standing'

Chris Melling celebrates making the Champions League Finals Night.

Chris Melling celebrates making the Champions League Finals Night.

Keighley pool maestro Melling makes Champions League Finals night

Arfan Dad put up a good fight in the UK Open last week, only beaten by two eventual quarter-finalists.

Arfan Dad put up a good fight in the UK Open last week, only beaten by two eventual quarter-finalists.

Keighley ace loses to top Germans at UK Open as Bradford star Boyes shows class

Arfan Dad (left) finds it odd that certain observers call him out for being 'inconsistent' on the Ultimate Pool circuit.

Arfan Dad (left) finds it odd that certain observers call him out for being 'inconsistent' on the Ultimate Pool circuit.

Dad devilishly close to crown as Keighley star calls out 'inconsistency' claims

Arfan Dad will hope to be celebrating come Sunday night, but he has a tough group to get through at the Players Championships first.

Arfan Dad will hope to be celebrating come Sunday night, but he has a tough group to get through at the Players Championships first.

Keighley pool aces fighting for prestigious Players Championships title

Chris Melling has had success on the Ultimate Pool circuit, and now it seems he has cracked the American version too.

Chris Melling has had success on the Ultimate Pool circuit, and now it seems he has cracked the American version too.

Keighley ace Melling and 'fairytale friend' make pool history in Louisiana

Ronald Blain (0) has been one of the star performers for Bradford Dragons' third team this season, and is someone to look up to for those trying out for the thirds.

Ronald Blain (0) has been one of the star performers for Bradford Dragons' third team this season, and is someone to look up to for those trying out for the thirds.

Keighley basketball sessions for all as Bradford side prepare for Leeds League

Fran Jones will be hoping to help Great Britain to Billie Jean King Cup glory in Seville after their surprise victory over France.

Fran Jones will be hoping to help Great Britain to Billie Jean King Cup glory in Seville after their surprise victory over France.

Oxenhope tennis talent hoping to help Britain to glory after shock win in France

Chris Melling (right) looked on for his sixth Ultimate Pool title at the weekend, but came up just short.

Chris Melling (right) looked on for his sixth Ultimate Pool title at the weekend, but came up just short.

Melling whacked by Whelan after scintillating run to semis in Blackpool

Fran Jones has had some good runs at Wimbledon, but she seems to be at her strongest on clay.

Fran Jones has had some good runs at Wimbledon, but she seems to be at her strongest on clay.

Oxenhope tennis talent to make Britain debut against France in huge tournament

Chris Melling is a serial winner in the UK, but can he have success in America later this month.

Chris Melling is a serial winner in the UK, but can he have success in America later this month.

Melling chasing American dream as Keighley ace eyes double success in Louisiana

Rebecca Kenna reached the final of the World Mixed Doubles over the Easter Weekend.

Rebecca Kenna reached the final of the World Mixed Doubles over the Easter Weekend.

Keighley ace Kenna makes Manchester final before spat with snooker icon Hendry

Rebecca Kenna and team-mate Mark Allen will be looking to get among the balls quickly in the rapid-fire best-of-five format at the World Mixed Doubles this weekend.

Rebecca Kenna and team-mate Mark Allen will be looking to get among the balls quickly in the rapid-fire best-of-five format at the World Mixed Doubles this weekend.

Keighley snooker ace Kenna all in with Allen as she looks to end on a high

Chris Melling is one of the stars of the Ultimate Pool circuit, but despite their brilliant growth since forming in 2020, they cannot compete with the crazy prize money on offer in China.

Chris Melling is one of the stars of the Ultimate Pool circuit, but despite their brilliant growth since forming in 2020, they cannot compete with the crazy prize money on offer in China.

Keighley ace Melling "playing really well" as he eyes mind-blowing Chinese prize

Dougie Lampkin doing what he does best at Howden Wood on Boxing Day in 2022.

Dougie Lampkin doing what he does best at Howden Wood on Boxing Day in 2022.

Silsden trials icon already getting set for third edition of big Sheffield event

The pressure is on for Chris Melling (seated) this weekend, with the inaugural Ultimate Pool British Open taking place in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

The pressure is on for Chris Melling (seated) this weekend, with the inaugural Ultimate Pool British Open taking place in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Pressure on for Keighley potter Melling at high-stakes inaugural British Open