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Durban officially launch "compact and unique" bid for 2022 Commonwealth Games

  • Birmingham 2022

2022 Commonwealth Games here today, promising a "compact and unique" concept that will boost South Africa

the wider continent was reiterated throughout the presentation, with Durban described as the "soul of Africa

withdraw bid to host 2022 Commonwealth Games after budget hit by falling oil pricesJanuary 2015: South Africa


Exclusive: South African bid for 2024 Olympics and Paralympics "unrealistic", admits Sports Minister

  • Paris 2024

By David Owen at Mansion House in LondonSouth African Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula has all but ruled out a bid from his country for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, telling insidethegames it would be "unrealistic".

South Africa is focusing on the opportunities provided by Durban being the only remaining bidder for

The World Cup has been good at addressing the stigma in perceptions of what South Africa is all about

withdraw bid to host 2022 Commonwealth Games after budget hit by falling oil pricesJanuary 2015: South Africa

2014: South African Government is "engaged" in Durban bid for 2022 Commonwealth GamesMay 2014: South Africa




First-time hosts Egypt dominate Karate1 Premier League event

  • Karate

By Daniel EtchellsEgypt marked its first-ever staging of a World Karate Federation (WKF) Karate1 Premier League event by claiming six gold medals in Sharm-El Sheikh.

Egypt, one of the leading nations at the last World Senior Championships, will have one eye on the All-Africa


Blatter sets December 18 deadline for Qatar 2022 World Cup final

  • World Cup

By Michael PavittFIFA President Sepp Blatter has claimed the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will finish no later than December 18.

Beijing in February 2022.As a consequence of the World Cup being moved to November and December, the Africa

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke confirmed earlier this week that the Africa Cup of Nations would

Scotland.Contact the writer of this story at [email protected] storiesFebruary 2015: Africa


Destructive De Villiers breaks world record with fastest ever 150 in Cricket World Cup win

  • Other

By Nick ButlerAB De Villiers produced one of the most sensational innings in cricket history today, hitting an unbeaten 162 from just 66 balls as his South African side crushed West Indies by a mammoth 257 runs in their latest World Cup match in Sydney.

England claim first win of World Cup with dominant victory over ScotlandFebruary 2015: India thrash South Africa


Afghanistan fight back from brink of defeat to secure first Cricket World Cup victory

  • Other

By Nick ButlerAfghanistan staged a remarkable recovery to defeat Scotland by one wicket with three balls to spare to secure a first victory in Cricket World Cup history today in Dunedin.

Scotland on the brink of elimination down in seventh.Tomorrow's only match comes in Pool B, with South Africa

England claim first win of World Cup with dominant victory over ScotlandFebruary 2015: India thrash South Africa


Africa Cup of Nations to be moved to suit proposed 2022 World Cup dates

  • Football

By Daniel EtchellsFIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has revealed the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations had been scheduled to start in the middle of January, with the 2022 World

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations had been scheduled to start in mid-January ©Getty ImagesMeanwhile, Valcke

December dates for 2022 World Cup September 2014: Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Guinea to host future Africa




CISA reveals main themes for Convention in Rwanda

  • News

By Liam MorganThe Africa International Sports Convention (CISA) has announced the three main themes of

bring together more than 400 sporting leaders, decision-makers, practitioners and athletes from across Africa

Memorandum of Understanding with International Francophone OrganisationJuly 2014: Rwanda to host 2015 Africa



Gayle force rips through Cricket World Cup as West Indian hits highest ever score

  • Other

By Liam MorganWest Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle became the first player in Cricket World Cup history to hit a double-hundred as his side beat Zimbabwe by 73 runs in Canberra.

Indies' on track to qualify for the quarter-finals from Pool B, a group that also includes India, South Africa

England claim first win of World Cup with dominant victory over ScotlandFebruary 2015: India thrash South Africa