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IOC set to include boxing on 2028 Olympics programme

The decision still needs to be rubber-stamped by a full IOC Session of about 100 members later this week, but that is expected to be a formality.

Sport Boxing
AFP|Published

Watch VideoOlympic skier Remi Lindholm talks about recovering from 'frozen penis' and the pain of the thaw

Remi Lindholm, an Olympic skier, reveals the excruciating pain of suffering from a frozen penis during competitions.

Lifestyle Health Fitness
Sarene Kloren|Published

South African skier Matt Smith on why it's never too late to follow your dream

Smith will compete in a 7. 5km race on Wednesday and a 1. 5km race on Thursday for the Championship, and if he finishes the race within a certain time from the winner, will also qualify for the Olympics.

Sport
Jehran Naidoo|Published

Olympics silver medalist Walaza dominates 60m race in impressive debut

Bayanda Walaza, the 19-year-old Olympic silver medalist, showcases his talent with a stunning performance at the Curro Podium Grand Finale, marking his first 60m race.

Sport Athletics
Obakeng Meletse|Published

BlitzStokke win extra place for Africa at next Indoor Hockey World Cup with medal heroics

SA men’s indoor hockey team coach Justin Rosenberg reflects on a journey that started in Pretoria and ended on a high in Porec, and what it means for Africa.

Sport Olympics
Rowan Callaghan|Published

Jarden Eaton looking like Mzansi’s next swimming legend

Discover how 19-year-old Jarden Eaton is making waves in South African swimming and aiming for Olympic glory

Sport Olympics
Rowan Callaghan|Published

Port Natal Bowls set for BSA Masters

Port Natal Bowls district teams excelled at the KZN Quadrangular tournament, securing overall titles in both men’s and women’s divisions.

Mercury Sport
OWN Correspondent|Published

Mkize and Blount rise to the top at Durban Bowling Club

Discover the highlights from the Novice Singles Championship at Durban Bowling Club, where Siya Mkize and Michelle Blount showcased their exceptional skills and potential.

Mercury Sport
OWN Correspondent|Published

Watch Video2028 Los Angeles Olympics in the spotlight after wildfire leaves trail of smouldering destruction

Experts say the ongoing disaster in Los Angeles has underscored the challenges of staging the world's largest sporting event in a region increasingly under threat of wildfires.

Sport Olympics
AFP|Published

An Olympic dream delayed but never denied

It’s an achievement that challenges entrenched perceptions and personifiesa nation’s relentless pursuit of hope in the face of adversity.

Saturday Star News
Staff Reporter|Published

Watch VideoCOMPETITION: Join the HSBC SVNS rugby fun and be part of history in Cape Town this December

Sevens rugby returns to the Mother City and fans get to vibe their way into the record books while cheering on the Blitzboks.

Lifestyle Competitions
Partnered Content|Published

Semenya to take on Boxer in Tshwane run

Olympic champion turned coach Caster Semenya faces an unusual challenge as she prepares to compete against her own athletes, including national marathon record holder Glenrose Xaba, in the Boxer Super Run at TUKS. The 5km race promises an intriguing mentor-versus-protégé showdown at Semenya's spiritual home ground.

The Star Sport
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Letsile Tebogo nominated for male track athlete of the year while 100m champ Noah Lyles is snubbed

Noah Lyles won one of the closest Olympic finals in history to take gold in Paris in August by five thousandths of a second from Kishane Thompson of Jamaica.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

South Africa’s Mpumelelo Mhlongo and his journey to Paralympic success

Mpumelelo Mhlongo first claimed gold in the men’s T44 100m before adding the bronze in the Men’s T64 200m.

Sport Olympics
Michael Sherman|Published

WATCH: Bayanda Walaza’s Curro Hazeldean sets new world record in U18 100 metre relay

The boys Under-17 4x100m relay team of Matodzi Ndou, Inam Dlunge, Adam Motloung and Zattu Hlongwane coached by Thabo Matebedi, won their NWU top-30 meeting in incredible fashion in Potchefstroom on Saturday.

Sport Athletics
Michael Sherman|Published

Price-Hughes a future Olympic medal prospect

JOHANNESBURG schoolgirl Danelia Price-Hughes has underlined her potential as a future Olympic medal prospect after she won silver at the 2024 World Rowing Championships in Canada last weekend.

Weekend Argus Sport
Herman Gibbs|Published

Paris to honour murdered Ugandan Rebecca Cheptegei

Rebecca Cheptegei, who competed in the women's marathon during the Paris Olympics last month, succumbed to severe burns on Thursday after being doused with petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend at her home in Kenya.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Alani Ferreira smashes two more African records at Paris Paralympics

While the World Championships bronze medallist Alani Ferreira was hoping to reach the podium in Paris, she had to be content with fifth place, but achieved it in an even quicker time, lowering her new record to 1:21. 36.

Sport Olympics
Supplied|Published

What time Team SA athletes will be in action at Paris Paralympics

Five athletes will be in action for Team SA, at the Paris Olympics on Friday

Sport Olympics
Michael Sherman|Published

Gerda Steyn leads tributes for Uganda’s Rebecca Cheptegei

Gerda Steyn said ‘no one deserved to have their life taken away in such a cruel way’ after fellow marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after being set alight by her boyfriend.

Sport Athletics
Michael Sherman|Published

Team SA at Paris Paralympics: What time SA athletes will be in action

Two medals will be up for grabs on Thursday at the Paris Paralympics for Team SA, one in para cycling and one in para athletics.

Sport Olympics
Michael Sherman|Published

What time Team SA athletes will be in action at Paris Paralympics

Eight athletes will be in action for Team SA at the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday, with three possible medals up for grabs.

Sport Olympics
Michael Sherman|Published

Team SA at Paralympics: Kat Swanepoel and Nathan Hendricks set African records

South Africa’s Kat Swanepoel and Nathan Hendricks both set new African records in the pool at the Paris Paralympics on Tuesday.

Sport Olympics
Supplied|Published

Shades of Tiger Woods? Scottie Scheffler wins Tour champs for seventh victory this season

Scottie Scheffler is the first player to win seven PGA Tour events in a year since Tiger Woods in 2007 and his remarkable season has also included a Masters win and an Olympic gold.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

SA’s athletics future bright after strong medal haul at U20 World Championships

Team SA’s three gold, two silver and two bronze placed them sixth overall at the Under-20 World Championships.

Sport Athletics
John Goliath|Published