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Full programme for VISTA 2019 conference released by IPC

  • Paralympics

The full programme for the VISTA 2019 conference has been announced with organisers claiming attendees will benefit from a range of sessions, speakers and networking opportunities.

University of Stellenbosch, will give a speech entitled "Para-sport development from grassroots: A view from Africa


Hosts Spain held to draw by Canada on first day of FIH Series Finals event in Valencia

  • Hockey

Hosts Spain had to settle for a 1-1 draw in their opening Pool A match at the International Hockey Federation Women's Series Finals event in Valencia.

Nastassia Syrayezhka and Yuliya Mikheichyk chipping in with one each.In Pool B, highest-ranked team South Africa

Valencia is due to continue tomorrow with Pool B matches between Wales and Thailand, and Italy and South Africa


Vizer among members added to IOC taskforce established after AIBA suspension

  • Boxing

International Judo Federation (IJF) President Marius Vizer is among four officials added to a taskforce established to deliver qualification events and the boxing tournament at Tokyo 2020 following the suspension of the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

the men's and women's divisions at Tokyo 2020 and confirmed there would be four regional qualifiers - Africa



Williamson's superb century sees New Zealand beat South Africa at Cricket World Cup

  • Non-Olympic Sports

four-wicket win in their International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's World Cup contest against South Africa

 Sent in to bat, South Africa got off to a shaky start, losing opener Quinton de Kock early in the

 Aiden Markram also shared a crucial 52-run stand with Amla, but the latter’s wicket saw South Africa

Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 19, 2019It was Rassie van der Dussen who top-scored for South Africa

de Grandhomme, who especially took pressure off his skipper with a fantastic half-century as South Africa


IOC award Infront broadcast rights in Sub-Saharan Africa until 2024

  • Olympics

Infront Sports and Media have been awarded exclusive free-to-air broadcast rights in Sub-Saharan Africa

announced to coincide with the start of the IOC Executive Board meeting here today, covers 46 countries in Africa

 "In 2022, the Youth Olympic Games will be hosted for the first time in Africa, in Dakar, Senegal

 Infront are set to develop a tailored feed for Sub-Saharan Africa to ensure extensive coverage

 "We feel the next five years will be an exciting time for the Olympic Movement in Africa, with

Dakar 2022 providing one of many opportunities for Africa to illustrate its passion for the Games.





France and Australia to collide in World Rugby Under-20 Championship final

  • Rugby Sevens

Holders France and Australia will contest the World Rugby Under-20 Championship final after both won their last four clashes today in Rosario.

The defending champions saw off South Africa 20-7 at the Racecourse Stadium as the Australians ended

semi-finals as the best-runners up across the three groups.They proved too strong for Pool C winners South Africa

kicked five penalties, including two in the opening seven minutes to give his side a 6-0 lead.South Africa

maul and Jaden Hendrikse added the extras from the tee to cut the deficit to 14-7 at the break.South Africa

It was a very hard game, credit to South Africa."




Singapore comeback seals first WBSC Men's Softball World Championship win in 27 years

  • Baseball and Softball

Softball World Championship victory in 27 years as they produced a stunning comeback to defeat South Africa

was Singapore's fourth at any World Championship, in their third participation.At Hippos Arena, South Africa

first run of the tournament in the fourth with a run batted in single from Ivan Ng Ee Han, but South Africa


Teqball officially recognised by Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

  • Teqball

programme after achieving official recognition from the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

recognised by ANOCA and feel it is an important milestone for us to extend our reach to countries in Africa

We have already seen teqball growing in popularity here in Africa and see its potential to provide opportunities

Thank you Africa."


ANOCA to award highest honour to Ghana President Akufo-Addo

  • ANOCA

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will receive the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa

Speaking at ANOCA's Annual General Meeting in Cape Verde ahead of the 2019 Africa Beach Games, Berraf

deliver the 2023 African Games in Accra ©MOB"We appreciate his sporting roles for the youth in Ghana and Africa