Sportsround

Presenters

History

• In September 2005, Newsround set up a new spin-off show and launched Sportsround.
• On Saturday 19 May 2007, it was the first to broadcast a full television programme live from inside Wembley stadium, a few hours before the first FA Cup Final.
• In August 2007, it relaunched with new titles and a new set. This included a new sofa with the presenter sitting down rather than standing up.
• In October 2008, it relaunched again, this time the presenter would be out at an event and would be pre-recorded later that day. It featured a new team with new features.
• On Saturday 11 December 2010, Sportsround broadcasts its final show on the CBBC Channel with Ore Oduba and reporters Jon Franks and Des Clarke.

  Format

Interviews

Features

• The Rivals- Two fans from two rival sports clubs going head to head in a challenge.
• Chad Von Cheeseburger- An American sports news reader showing sporting clips from the internet.
• Des' Sporting Connections- Des connecting various sporting stars.
• Half Time- Half way through the show, a look ahead to the weekend's sporting action.
• Skills Academy- Sporting skills shown off by the professionals.
• The Insider- Jon helping children work for their favourite club
• TXT Test- A sporting star trying to text 'I love Sportsround' as quickly as possible.
• Weekly Reports- A weekly report on one particular sport.
• Challenge the Presenters- A test of Ore's, Gavin's, Jon's or Sonali's abilities with different sports.
• 3 to See - A look at the top three sporting events to watch this weekend.
• 60 Seconds - A one-minute guide on any subject.
• Boys v Girls- A challenge to see if girls or boys were better at Sport.
• Challenge Gavin- A weekly test of Gavin's sporting abilities in various sports.
• Challenge Helen- A weekly test of Helen's sporting abilities in various sports.
• Gav-lympics- Gavin undertaking 48 Olympic sports in three days.
• Your Sport- Jake or Lizzie investigating a particular sport.