Friday, November 22, 2024

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Marathon Road to Paris: Eliud Kipchoge’s quest for a third Olympic gold is achievable...

Experts explain why the 2024 Paris Olympics, kicking off later this month, could be the crowning moment for Kenya's legendary marathoner Eliud Kipchoge, whose stellar past includes two Olympic golds. Stephen Granger, bird story agency The 2024 Paris Games are fast...

Chipo Maenzanise is Zimbabwe’s own superwoman

After facing ridicule for her "muscular" stature during her school years, Chipo Maenzanise found solace and inspiration in weightlifting. She started jogging and eventually joined a professional health and fitness club where her passion for powerlifting was ignited after...

Firmino says no Jota feud exists

Liverpool’s Brazilian star, Roberto Firmino says he is not involved in any "personal battle" with the club’s Portuguese forward, Diogo Jota for a striker’s spot at the Premier League champions.Jota has been outstanding since he completed his summer move...

Eliud Kipchoge, in support of virtual Lewa Safari Marathon, shows star pulling-power.

Whenever Eliud Kipchoge runs, the world takes notice, affording the Kenyan athlete similar status to that given to Roger Bannister after the English doctor had broken through the four-minute mile barrier at Oxford in 1954.The only human to have...

Aina set for Fulham switch

Nigerian International, Olaoluwa Aina has reportedly agreed a loan deal that will see him make a return to the Premier League with newly-promoted Fulham. The Cottagers have agreed a deal that will bring the wing-back on loan from Italian...

iWorkinSport Education Virtual Expo 2020

The Sports industry is one of the biggest employers of Labour and there is an opportunity for those working in Sports to enhance their knowledge or those looking for Jobs. This is available with the iWorkinSport Education Virtual Expo...

Nigeria’s sports “queen” scores with local language radio show

Aderonke Adesola, a passionate Nigerian sports fan, is making waves as a female Yoruba language radio presenter. Her lively commentary and deep sports knowledge have captivated millions - and with the Olympics kicking off, millions more are likely to...

A natural high… trail running offers a way out, for this runner.

At thirty-two, Jo Keppler has seen more of life than most will witness in a lifetime, having experienced its heady highs and crushing lows in equal measure. In an extraordinary tale of “second chance”, Keppler’s love for ultra-distance running...

NIGER’S TAEKWONDO HERO AIMS FOR TOKYO GOLD

Abdoulrazak Alfaga had to practice taekwondo in secret when he started his sport. Now, at 26, he is a world champion, is idolised in Niger and is aiming to capture gold in Tokoyo. This is his story. (video available here) "When...

Budding Rwandese tennis player Ibonga meets his Nigerian idol, Aruna, in Kigali

How far would you go to meet your sports idol in person, who is visiting your country to play a game? A Rwandan table tennis youngster shares his experience As African Olympic Qualifiers for table tennis get underway in Kigali,...
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