Category: Other sports
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Rwanda – Cycling: Looming scandal at the Federation
The Rwanda Cycling Federation is currently hit by a major scandal which has led to a series of resignations, including that of the president. Some members of the federation are currently in detention. Cycling in Rwanda is currently in the grip of a scandal. The president of Rwanda’s cycling governing body (FERWACY), Abdallah Murenzi, has…
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Squash queen Nouran Gohar dreams of the Olympics
Nouran Gohar is ruthless on the squash court. Hence her nickname of “Terminator”. With 23 individual titles to her name, the Egyptian is nevertheless dreaming of a crowning achievement: the Olympic Games. For that to happen, squash would first have to be included in the list of Olympic sports. Nouran Gohar has the Olympic Games…
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Boxing – African Championships 2023: A record and revelations for the DRC
The DRC’s Leopards set a new record at the African Boxing Championships held in Yaoundé, Cameroon (July 28-August 5).The Congolese set a new record with 15 medals, including 5 gold. The Leopards of boxing continue to multiply their prowess on the international stage. At every outing, the Congolese honor their country by bringing home medals.…
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Netball World Cup: Jamaica ready to leave South Africa following theft cases
South Africa is hosting the Netball World Cup for the first time on African soil. But the organization is not up to scratch, according to players from Jamaica. The team captain has reportedly been the victim of theft. It was ecstasy for South Africa to host the Netball World Cup. In the 60 years of…
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Boxin: Mike Tyson advises Ngannou and warns Fury
Until we know a little more about the rules of the titanic fight scheduled to pit Francis Ngannou against Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia in October, the predictions are all over the place. Mike Tyson, former world boxing champion, is cautious. Long retired, Mike Tyson never misses an opportunity to slip in his opinion on…
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Tour du Faso – Analysis: Burkina cycling in search of its glorious past
After Mathias Sorgho won the title at the 31st edition of the Tour Cycliste International du Faso in 2018, the Burkina team is no longer able to do so. The image of the Étalons cyclistes capable of eliminating the best competitors has faded. Burkina wants to rediscover its identity with a show that attracts people…
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Tennis – Wimbledon 2023: Ons Jabeur loses again
Jabeur has yet to win her first Grand Slam. On Saturday, the Tunisian lost her second consecutive Wimbledon final. She was beaten by the Czech Vondrousova in two sets (6-4, 6-4). Ons Jabeur just can’t do it in the final.The Tunisian lost yet another Wimbledon final. Beaten two sets to nil by Czech Marketa Vondrousova…
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Volleyball – Cameroon: Why the postponement of the 2023 African Women’s Championship
With just one month to go before the start of the next African Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship, Cameroon has requested and obtained a change of date from the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB). Change of programme! The 21st African Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship will no longer be held from 06 to 18 August 2023.The competition…
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Tennis – Clervie Ngounoue: The Cameroonian star lighting up the American sky
Born in the United States to Cameroonian parents, 16-year-old Clervie Ngounoue won the junior doubles title at the French Open on 10 June. Here’s a profile of the world’s number one junior women’s tennis player. Clervie Ngounoue is a rising star in the world of tennis. Her recent victory at the French Open on 10…