‘Crazy, twitching eyes of it’: Inside the fight to keep Quidditch alive
Rebecca Robb and fellow organizers are struggling to keep Quadball alive amid declining participation. Once boasting over 600 players, the sport now faces a shortage, attributed to cultural shifts and the impact of J.K. Rowling's controversial views. As team sports decline, the remaining players fight to preserve their community amid increasing individualistic pursuits.
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Published 12 Jul 2026, 06:45 UTC · Updated 12 Jul 2026, 06:50 UTC
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