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Brian Oliver: Hollywood calls again for Arnold Schwarzenegger – a pity it never happened for fellow strongman Precious McKenzie

  • Inside the Blogs

Arnold Schwarzenegger made headlines around the world when he was kicked in the back on a visit to South Africa

dismissed the attack and carried out his duties over the next couple of days at the Arnold Classic Africa

have been justified in staying at home in New Zealand rather than accepting his invitation to South Africa

a phenomenal talent.But being the national champion at bantamweight, the best weightlifter in South Africa


ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up matches called off due to rain

  • Non-Olympic Sports

Two International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup warm-up matches which had been due to take place today were called off due to rain.

South Africa reached 55-0 against West Indies at Bristol County Ground before play was stopped.The teams

returned to the pitch twice, with South Africa managing to reach 95.But persistent rain eventually caused

the match to be abandoned.South Africa managed to reach 95 runs before their match against West Indies

 The World Cup is set to start on May 30, with South Africa meeting hosts England in the opener



New Zealand thrash India in ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up game

  • Non-Olympic Sports

New Zealand caused an upset against India after defeating them by six wickets in a warm-up game for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup starting next week in England and Wales.

 The World Cup begins on Thursday (May 30), with the hosts playing South Africa in the opening fixture


United States top Pool B at IWBF Women's Under-25 World Championships

  • Wheelchair Basketball News

United States defeated Australia 56-31 to win Pool B at the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation Women's Under-25 World Championships in Thailand.

defending champions Britain finished top as they made it three wins from as many games.They hammered South Africa

last eight.Britain will play Turkey with the US taking on Thailand.Germany will meet Japan while South Africa




Philip Barker: They may be modern powerhouses, but India limped feebly out of the first Cricket World Cup

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India’s batting firepower is such that they will be among the favourites for the ICC Cricket World Cup when it begins in England next week.

South Africa were not invited because of Apartheid.

The leading associate member Sri Lanka competed, alongside East Africa, a combined team of mostly club

India beat East Africa in their second match, but then lost to New Zealand to go out of the competition


Spain impress to reach mixed team recurve final at Archery World Cup

  • Archery

Spain's Miguel Alvarino Garcia and Elia Canales only dropped three set points in three fixtures on their way to the final of the Archery World Cup in Antalya. 

“I really wanted to shoot a final, I knew it was going to happen one day soon.”South Africa made the

5-3.Turkey and China will fight it out for the bronze medal.In the compound mixed team event, South Africa


Three countries maintain perfect starts at IWBF Women’s Under-25 World Championships

  • Wheelchair Basketball News

Holders Britain, Australia and United States made it two victories from two at the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation Women's Under-25 World Championships in Thailand today.

continued their bid to retain the title.It meant a second defeat for the Thais who lost 35-16 to South Africa

in the first match of the tournament yesterday after the Opening Ceremony.South Africa could not back



United States aim to edge nearer to historic success at penultimate leg of World Rugby Sevens Series in London

  • Rugby Sevens

United States will be aiming to close in on a historic maiden overall title in the men's World Rugby Sevens Series at the penultimate leg of the season in London, which begins tomorrow.

points available for a tournament win, 19 for second place and 17 for third, New Zealand and South Africa

overall on a total of 130 as they aim to win the title for the 13th time and their first since 2014.South Africa

 South Africa, the winners in Singapore last time out, have been placed in Pool A with Argentina



Holders Great Britain make winning start to IWBF Women's Under-25 World Championships

  • Wheelchair Basketball News

Great Britain beat Japan today to make a successful start to the defence of their title at the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation Women’s Under-25 World Championships in Suphanburi.

a 47-30 win at Suphanburi Stadium.Joining them in securing an opening-day Pool A victory were South Africa

Germany in Pool B ©Basketball AustraliaAction in Suphanburi is due to continue tomorrow.In Pool A, South Africa


Fiji and Samoa participate in first World Rugby Council meeting

  • Rugby Sevens

Fiji and Samoa have participated in their first World Rugby Council meeting in Dublin following confirmation of their admission last year.

Minister Tuilaepa Malielegaoi, the Council members of Fiji and Samoa respectively, to the meeting.Rugby Africa

Argentina’s Sol Iglesias also attended their first Council meeting.Babbou had replaced Aziz Bougja as Rugby Africa

We have worked hard to achieve this goal and I would like to thank Rugby Africa, who guided us, all the