Guernsey topped the medal standings as they made home advantage count at the Island Games by racking up more than 50 golds.

Guernsey’s Alison Merrien defeated her husband Ian Merrien to secure the open singles title at the Island Games.

Jersey's Hannah Silcock and Gotland's Max Hedbom won the first table tennis singles golds at the Island Games in Guernsey.

Isle of Man's Rachael Franklin set a women's 1500 metres Island Games record as she starred on day three of competition in Guernsey, and home favourite Alastair Chalmers matched her feat in the men's 400m hurdles.

Hosts Guernsey collected a further nine gold medals on day two of the Island Games, including an individual and team double for cyclist Hannah Brehaut.

Guernsey won the first gold of their home Island Games through shooter Andrew Torode, and top the medals table with seven triumphs on day one.

Bailiff of Guernsey Richard McMahon opened the 19th edition of the Island Games on the seafront of St Peter Port.

Samba dancers, bagpipes, a big band, cheerleaders, majorettes and a vintage Guernsey tractor are due to make appearances in St Peter Port, Guernsey, tomorrow at the Opening Ceremony of the XIX Island Games.

Two years after the original scheduled, the International Island Games (IIG) are returning to Guernsey for the third time next weekend, 20 years after they were last held there.

Guernsey’s 2019 gold medallists Rose Ogier and Todd Priaulx have returned to the European Bowls Championships to claim more gold medals at the latest edition in Ayr.

Malta's Chef de Mission for Birmingham 2022 has said that the omission of shooting from next year's Commonwealth Games has "hit hard".

Guernsey is hoping to have its Commonwealth Games team finalised by the end of January.

Guernsey Commonwealth Games Association (GCGA) chairman David Harry has expressed concern for athletes looking to qualify for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, with competition opportunities off the island limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.