The running academy driving South Africa’s distance running revolution
As a young girl, Elana van Zyl delighted at running along the tracks and roads on her parents’ farm near Albertina. At first, running was just fun. Later, she discovered that it was something she could do better than...
RealFevr announces a Series A investment round of €2.2M with the participation of...
Portuguese startup focusing on Fantasy Leagues is preparing the launch of a global sports NFT marketplace and wants to expand internationally, with the opening of a new headquarters in London later this year
Portuguese startup RealFevr, the official partner of Liga...
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...
A farmer started an ultra-trail race…
Early this century, a farmer in Spain’s Basque Country in the mountainous north decided to offer a small prize to the first runner to complete a mountain circuit from his home village of Zegama. The low-profile contest proved popular...
This Mountain Kingdom’s Ultra marshall is a multitasker on a mission
The taxi, fully laden with items bound for the next ultra marathon refreshment station, bumps along what is little more than a track, way up in one of Africa's highest mountain ranges. It has left behind the Sani Stone...
“Football builds bridges – and is the ice-breaker.” Mainz 05 holds first German-Nigerian Online...
An online engagement between former Nigerian football players, a sports historian, a top African sports organiser and German sports professionals has opened up a dialogue that is creating a great deal of interest and excitement in African sporting circles.
Two...
Running’s big opportunity turns golden. Now to bring it to Africa.
One of the biggest opportunities in world athletics has turned into gold. The organisers of the Golden Trail Series managed to dodge the COVID bullet in 2020, using smarts, innovation and a bit of luck to hold a Championship...
Germany’s Adidas to sell long-struggling Reebok unit
Germany sportswear group Adidas said Tuesday (February 16) it will sell off its US subsidiary Reebok after struggling for years to lift the brand's fortunes.
As part of a new five-year turnaround plan, Adidas "has now decided to begin a...
Mercedes-Benz South Africa partners e-sports company ATK.
Mercedes-Benz South (MBSA) and local electronic sports (e-sports) company ATK has announced the first-ever motorsport partnership to encompass e-sports teams, events and gaming spaces in the country, according to South African publication Engineering News.
MBSA will be the first motorsport...
Push for Africa to host World Athletics “glamour” events
The time has come for World Athletics to bring their glamour events to Africa, says Cape Town-based sports investor, Clark Gardner.
Gardner's statement followed confirmation this week that a deadline for pre-qualification to host the inaugural World Road Running Championship...