Marathon Road to Paris: Ethiopia’s marathoners hope to relive legendary Olympic triumphs
As the Paris Olympic countdown ticks away, Ethiopia with its talent-packed Olympics team, will be vying to relive past glorious Olympic moments created by legends such as Abebe Bikila and Kenenisa Bekele.
Stephen Granger, bird story agency
When Abebe Bikila ran...
Road to Paris: Marathon contenders from Tanzania, Uganda, and Lesotho aim to upset legendary...
Though Kenya and Ethiopia are the favourites for the Paris Olympics marathon, contenders from other African nations could disrupt their dominance.
Stephen Granger, bird story agency
With the countdown to the Paris Olympics entering its final stretch, most attention in the...
Unexpected trail outcomes as under the radar runners triumph in big weekend of trail...
Two under-the-radar runners came up trumps in big ultra-trail races at home and abroad, both with heart-warming stories to tell to inspire many with aspirations in the sport.
Vincent Bouillard and John April are hardly household names in the sport,...
bird TenX: Ten African footballers who have won the most trophies in history
Over the years, African players have been key to the performances of the world's top footballing teams, Here are ten African footballers who have won the most trophies with their club and national teams.
Oliver Ochieng, bird story agency
As the...
30th edition of the OUTsurance Gun Run Half Marathon
Lloyd Bosman finally brought the Gun Run to Pacaltsdorp with an emphatic victory in the 30th edition of the OUTsurance Gun Run Half Marathon in perfect running conditions in Cape Town this morning (Sunday 15 September).
Bosman raced to victory...
European clubs deepen talent hunt in Africa with Real Madrid’s first SA academy
European football giants are strengthening their presence in Africa, with Real Madrid launching its first soccer academy in South Africa. This move aligns with a growing trend of European clubs establishing academies across the continent to harness its rich...
Xaba and Tola re-write the record books at Sanlam’s Cape Town Marathon
Rising Ethiopian marathon star, Abdisa Tola, and South Africa’s running great, Glenrose ‘Supercharger’ Xaba, created marathon history in Cape Town this morning (Sunday 20 October) when they defied the elements to race to record-breaking victories at the Sanlam Cape...
World trail athletes aiming for the Top of the Table in RMB Ultra-trail Cape...
by Stephen Granger
The eyes of the trail world will be focused on the southern tip of Africa this weekend as the RMB Ultra-Trail Cape Town (UTCT) hosts athletes from all continents, participating in the 10th running of Africa’s top...
OUTsurance Gun Run
Philani ‘PK’ Sengce defended his OUTsurance Gun Run Trail title in perfect Cape Town spring morning, racing to victory today (Saturday 14 September) in record time, with former Pretoria athlete, Mila Geldenhuys, joining the record-breaking spree in the women’s...
How grassroots passion is fueling Africa’s sports merchandise market
A surge in grassroots sports participation across Africa is driving demand for merchandise, creating a booming market for apparel, equipment, and accessories. As local tournaments and community engagement in organised sports grow, global brands and local entrepreneurs are seizing...