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Australian women's Pumas 7's crowned champions in Cape Town

  • Rugby Sevens

The Argentinians defeated Australia 45-12 in the men's final, securing the first title of the Sevens season in Cape Town. With this victory and the runner-up position in Dubai, they now lead the World Circuit. In the women's category, Australia took home the gold and the top spot.

Australia, who had previously defeated Fiji in the semis (24-7), securing the championship in Cape Town (South

Africa) and further solidifying their standing in the discipline, which, in addition to the World Circuit

With this victory, they climbed to the top of the table with 38 points, eight units more than South Africa


Syd Millar CBE, forever remembered by World Rugby

  • Rugby Sevens

Syd Millar CBE, former president of the International Rugby Board (IRB) from 2003 to 2007, was honored by the global organization following his demise at the age of 89.

and Syd Millar (R) of the Lions are interviewed by the Media following the Fourth Test match between South

Africa and the British Lions at Loftus Versfeld on July 12, 1980 in Pretoriam South Africa. © Getty

He also coached Ireland for two years, from 1973 to 1975, leading the Lions to an undefeated tour of South

Africa in 1974.


The IBA Congress approves all proposals while Kremlev criticizes Thomas Bach

  • Boxing

Over 600 individuals, including nearly 180 National Boxing Federations, gathered at the IBA's Annual Congress held this Saturday in Dubai. The event commenced with the words of IBA President Umar Kremlev, who expressed gratitude for everyone's presence and highlighted the "unity of the boxing family," which is the essence of the organization.

A Cup will also be held in South Africa and cups on each continent.


Second round of Rugby Sevens kicks off in Cape Town

  • Rugby Sevens

twelve top rugby sevens teams, both male and female, will face off in the beautiful city of Cape Town, South

Africa.

highly popular Blitzboks (a nickname replacing the globally known Springboks in conventional rugby) from South

Africa will play against Ireland, the United States, and Great Britain in Men's Group A.

France, an impressive bronze medalist in Dubai, will face Canada, the United States, and hosts South

Africa, who ascended from the Challenger last season and seek to make an impact at home in Women's Group


Nairobi hosts first Baseball5 Coaching Clinic

  • Baseball and Softball Section Pages

Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, hosted an interesting activity with the ultimate aim of promoting and developing baseball on the African continent. The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) does great work all over the world.

A total of 13 coaches from East Africa - eight from Kenya, three from Uganda and two from Tanzania -

four Baseball5 Coaching Clinics organised by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), WBSC Africa

of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.The clinic, coordinated by trainer Americo Juma (South

Africa) in collaboration with Susan Wanjiku (Kenya), took place during the first weekend of December



South Africa, commanding, secures its fifth consecutive title in Dubai

  • Rugby Sevens

Selvyn Davids played a crucial role as South Africa, defending their title, prevailed over Argentina

South Africa launches its HSBC SVNS 2024 campaign with total dominance.

ball (and collided with a security personnel) in the corner due to Agustín Fraga's great tackle, while South

Africa resisted Argentina's comeback.With the HSBC SVNS heading to South Africa next week, the title

The journey to the final was challenging, but South Africa is accustomed to winning tough matches, a


Dubai, Starting Point for HSBC SVNS 2024

  • Rugby Sevens

of the HSBC SVNS circuit and will lead a star-studded lineup for this first stop in Dubai, where the South

Toulouse last season, leads Group A along with Canada, Samoa, last year's winner in Cape Town, and South

Africa, the defending champion of the Emirates Dubai 7s, setting the stage for a rematch of the recent

of seven tournaments for their seventh series title, tops Group A alongside Fiji, Great Britain, and South

Africa, the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series champion, joining the Series this season.


Herbert Mensah: "If we don't invest now, we will find somebody from Europe, America, or China coming to own what is ours."

  • Rugby Sevens

"The best athletes in the world are from Africa, whether they play for France, England, or in any other

Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa, the continental governing body for rugby

in Africa, participated in an interview with the African news channel Africa24 English during the Africa

"The best athletes in the world are from Africa, whether they play for France, England, or any other.

"Africa has already shown that it has the best athletes going to the NBA, people of African descent in

So Africa has what the rest of the world does not have.

My point is that we need to get the investment in Africa now."

 the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October


The Groups and Venues for the FIBA 2024 Olympic Qualifying Tournaments have been drawn

  • Basketball

On November 27, the 4 venues were announced, and the 4 groups that will determine the last available tickets for Paris 2024 were drawn. Spain, Puerto Rico, Greece, and Latvia will seek to secure their passage to Paris 2024 in front of their home crowd.

Serbia for Europe, Canada and the USA for the Americas, Australia for Oceania, Japan for Asia, and South

Sudan for Africa.


Al Ahly, the team to beat in the CAF Champions League

  • Football

Such has been the dominance of North African teams in Africa over the past quarter of a century that

2004), the DR Congo's TP Mazembe three times (2009 against Heartland of Nigeria, 2010, and 2015), and South

final, winning 2-1 victory in Cairo in front of a crowd of nearly 60,000 fans with thanks to goals from South

ImagesAl Ahly had previously beaten Zamalek 2-1 in an all-Egyptian final in 2019-20, triumphed 3-0 over South

They will represent Africa at the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup, where they will meet on 15 December the winner

The champions will be led by South African Tau and Egyptian international goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy


DAVIS CUP 2023: The Stage is Set for Tennis Glory in the Final8

  • Tennis

This afternoon, the Davis Cup Final8 will be officially inaugurated in Malaga, Spain, with the match between Canada (defending champion) and Finland (debutant in the final phase). It will start at 4:00 PM CET.

Britain 10France 9Sweden 7Spain 6Czech Republic and Germany 3Croatia and Russia 2Argentina, Italy, South

Africa, Serbia, and Switzerland 1


Leonz Eder unanimously elected FISU President

  • FISU Section Pages

Leonz Eder was unanimously elected President of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) at the successful 38th FISU General Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. 

Mehmet Gunay (Turkey), Ágnes Ancic-Valkai (Hungary), Cheng Fave See Tow (Singapur), and Nomsa Mahlangu (South

Africa).The General Assembly also welcomed the admission of the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (


Berhanu Eyassu Wossen, AFBC President by acclamation

  • Boxing

Mr. Berhanu Eyassu Wossen from Ethiopia was elected by acclamation as the new AFBC President, being the only candidate after the other candidates withdrew. In total, 44 countries were represented at the Congress.

 "We are here today to unite all of Africa, and I am happy to see a close-knit team.

I see a lot of countries in Africa that need our support and we have been extremely supportive.""

South Africa stands out as a major contributor with 19 medals (six gold, four silver and nine bronze


Rugby: One Olympic spot per category in the Osaka

  • Rugby Sevens

One spot for the men's category and another for the women's category are at stake in the Asia Rugby qualifying tournament that kicks off this weekend in Osaka. 

Uruguay, Ireland, the United States, Kenya, and Samoa.On the women's side, Brazil, Canada, Great Britain, South

Africa and, more recently, Fiji, are already qualified for Paris 2024.