OLYMPICS
Akani Simbine pours out athletes' financial and preparation struggles ahead of Paris 2024
With less than three months to the 2024 Olympic Games, South African leading medal hopeful and sprint king Akani Simbine is worried that the Operation Excellence (OPEX) programme has not been fully assisting them yet.
Teenage sprinter Viwe Jingqi is back following a long-term injury
Teenage sprinter Viwe Jingqi remains adamant that she has a long road ahead to achieve a complete recovery, despite a victorious start in her first competitive race of the year.
Michaela Whitebooi confirms move to Botswana ahead of Paris 2024
South African judo athlete Michaela Whitebooi has officially relocated to Gaborone in Botswana as she takes her career to the next level.
Renowned coach Werner Prinsloo continues to harbour aspiration for Olympic medal that has eluded him
For 13 years now, Akani Simbine and his dedicated coach, Werner Prinsloo, have pursued a major international medal to no avail.
Rising swimmer Pieter Coetze eyes a podium place finish at the upcoming Olympics
The teenage swimming sensation Pieter Coetze believes his recent bronze medal win at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, is a significant boost towards securing a medal at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.
Veteran runner Johannes Kekana urges SA marathon to challenge for continental medal
South Africa’s seasoned runner Johannes Kekana, who clinched victory in the men’s 42.2km marathon at the All Africa Games in Johannesburg in 2003 - is urging fellow marathon athletes to strive for podium positions in prestigious events like the Africa Senior Championships, Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and World senior championships.
