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Wrestling: Dumbarton show is a success

PREMIER British Wrestling’s debut Dumbarton show went with a bang last week. Read

Touring cars: Gartocharn debutant finished in top ten

GARTOCHARN Touring Car Debutant Michael Doyle proved his team have what it takes to make it in the big time – with a top ten team finish in the BTCC Championship. Read

Badminton: Bonhill star reaches quarter final

A BONHILL badminton sensation proved Scots are surging ahead in racquet competition by reaching the quarter finals of the under 19s International Badminton Championships last week. Read

Judo: Gartocharn girl moves her career upwards

WINNING two gold medals has given a Gartocharn judo star the confidence to progress her career. Read

Swimming: Dunbartonshire swimmers scoop medals

WEST Dunbartonshire swimmers came out winners at a West of Scotland competition. Read

Judo: Double gold for Gartocharn girl

A GARTOCHARN judo star took the senior scene by storm last week – winning two golds in succession. Read

Martial arts: Dumbarton fighters defeated

TWO of Dumbarton’s top mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters suffered defeats against Irish opponents on Sunday. Read

Motorsport: Local racer lines up at Brands Hatch

TOURING car racer Michael Doyle will be looking to make a lasting impression for next season when he lines up at Brands Hatch this weekend. Read

Tennis: Helensburgh teen remains positive after paralympic defeat

WHEELCHAIR tennis youngster Gordon Reid maintained his positive outlook despite losing his chances of Paralympic glory last week. Read

Cricket: Dropped catches deny Vale a win

THE return of Kirkstyle to Millburn Park proved almost as fruitful for Vale of Leven cricket club – despite the game being drawn. Read

Swimming: Dumbarton man's Loch Lomond dream shattered

PLUNGING temperatures and high winds put paid to an ex-marine’s dream of swimming Loch Lomond last week. Read

West Dunbartonshire sports stars celebrate London Olympics

A GROUP of West Dunbartonshire’s rising sports stars celebrated London becoming the official Olympic Games host city with a handover ceremony of their own last week. Read

Tennis: Hope hangs onto Helensburgh title

ALASTAIR Hope clung on to his over 40s Helensburgh Tyre Services tennis club title but only just. Read

Snooker: Dumbarton man loses out in Northern Ireland

DUMBARTON’S Marcus Campbell crashed out of the Northern Ireland Trophy in Belfast last week. Read

Tennis: Helensburgh player heads to paralympics

WHEELCHAIR tennis star Gordon Reid hopes to build on the success of the Olympic Team GB when he heads to Beijing for the Paralympic Games this week. Read

Canoeing: Heartbreak for Alexandria woman

ALEXANDRIA-BORN slalom canoeist Fiona Pennie has described her painfully short Olympic appearance as ‘heartbreaking’ after crashing out of the final qualifying round. Read

Motor racing: Disappointed Doyle misses out

TOURING car racer Michael Doyle got off to a false start at the famous Knockhill race course last week – crushing his dreams of gaining ground in the British Touring Car Championship. Read

Karate: Alexandria man makes his third Dan

AN Alexandria karate man has chopped his way to his third Dan - marking over 15 years in the sport. Read

Sailing: Helensburgh's Charlotte misses out on olympic place

WHILE most sailors would hope to learn from experience at the Beijing Olympics, Helensburgh’s Charlotte Dobson is hoping to learn from her armchair. Read