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Dec
03
2021
By The African Mirror
World athletics ex-boss Lamine Diack dies at 88

World athletics ex-boss Lamine Diack dies at 88

ATHLETICS
DIADIE BA LAMINE Diack, the former head of world athletics' governing body who was convicted of corruption last year, died at home in Senegal on Friday at the age of 88, his son told Reuters. Diack led the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) from 1999 to 2015, during which he was later found guilty of running a clique that covered up Russian doping in return for millions of dollars in bribes. A French court sentenced him to four years in prison in 2020, but he was never jailed. He remained under house arrest and was later released on bail.…
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Dec
03
2021
By The African Mirror
Sevilla versus Villareal – LaLiga’s African match of the season

Sevilla versus Villareal – LaLiga’s African match of the season

SPORT
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER They could well be having jollof rice and couscous with their paella at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium on Saturday when Sevilla FC and Villarreal CF come head-to-head in LaLiga’s African showpiece game. The fixture may well be in the heart of the south of Spain in the Andalusian capital, but there will be plenty of African flavours on the pitch and in the stands when the 2020 UEFA Europa League winners of Julen Lopetegui and Sevilla come up against the 2021 UEFA Europa League winners of Unai Emery and Villarreal. This game can be considered the “LaLiga…
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Dec
03
2021
By The African Mirror
Cricket great Holding calls for more sports stars to speak out against racism

Cricket great Holding calls for more sports stars to speak out against racism

SPORT
FAROUQ SULEIMAN and MARK GLEESON WEST Indies bowling great Michael Holding wants more sportspeople to step forward and speak out against racism because they have an important platform, he said in an interview at  the  Reuters Next conference. Holding said it was important that public figures used their celebrity and status to get across important messages, particularly on racism. "If people who have a platform and who are able to reach out and get people to listen and people to understand, say nothing, then who will?" he asked. "There are sportspeople who are well known throughout the entire world. If…
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Dec
03
2021
By The African Mirror
WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns

TENNIS
FRANK PINGUE THE Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has drawn criticism from China for its decision to suspend all tournaments in the Asian nation out of concern for the well-being of star player Peng Shuai and the safety of other players. Unconvinced by Peng's public appearances since a scandal broke a month ago over her sexual assault accusations against Chinese former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli, the WTA said it wanted assurances of her well-being and has sought an investigation. The decision comes as Beijing prepares to host the Winter Olympics in February. Global rights groups and others have called for a boycott…
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Dec
02
2021
By The African Mirror
The making of Lesotho’s robust cycling culture

The making of Lesotho’s robust cycling culture

SPORT
Author: LEE NXUMALO Photographer: WAYNE REICHE THREE decades ago, Lesotho’s cycling culture was non-existent. Bicycles were just used as a means of transport or for recreational purposes. But through the contribution of various people, and the backing of an entire community, the sport is now one of Lesotho’s most visible codes and has even produced Olympians.   The most important seeds in the growth of cycling in Lesotho were planted in the early 2000s when a small group of Basotho riders travelled to South Africa to compete on a scholastic and professional level. At that time, road racing was the only popular…
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Dec
07
2021
By The African Mirror
German athletes’ group urges IOC to investigate Peng’s safety

German athletes’ group urges IOC to investigate Peng’s safety

TENNIS
GERMANY’S independent elite athletes' organisation has urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to provide evidence of the safety of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai and called for an independent investigation into her situation. Peng's whereabouts became a matter of international concern following a nearly three-week public absence after she posted a message on social media in early November alleging that China's former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her. Neither Zhang, who retired in 2018, nor the Chinese government has commented on Peng's allegation and the topic has been blocked from direct discussion on China's heavily censored internet. In the…
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Dec
05
2021
By The African Mirror
Hamilton wins dramatic race, sets showdown for final race

Hamilton wins dramatic race, sets showdown for final race

SPORT
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER WORLD  champion Lewis Hamilton drove a race of his life to win a dramatic, incident-filled F1 in Saudi Arabia and set the scene for a showdown in the final race with rival Max Verstappen. The victory has left Hamilton and Verstappen tied at the top of the world driver championship - each with 369.5 points, They will fight it out in the last race set for the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. It was an epic wheel-to-wheel battle between Hamilton and Verstappen from early in the race, which Hamilton led from pole, to register his third…
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Dec
04
2021
By The African Mirror
Hamilton speaks out on human rights in Saudi

Hamilton speaks out on human rights in Saudi

SPORT
ALAN BALDWIN SEVEN-TIMES Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton expressed concern about human rights in Saudi Arabia and indicated he did not feel comfortable about having to race in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia is hosting a grand prix for the first time this weekend, a night race around a street circuit in Jeddah, with rights groups accusing the country of using the event to deflect scrutiny from abuses. Hamilton, the sport's most successful driver, said he had received a warm welcome on arrival but felt "duty-bound" to speak out. The Briton, who has used his platform to campaign for diversity…
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Aug
01
2021
By The African Mirror
Olympics-Jamaica sweep 100m podium, Djokovic leaves with nothing

Olympics-Jamaica sweep 100m podium, Djokovic leaves with nothing

SPORT
JAMAICAN sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah blazed to 100 metres gold on Saturday, becoming the fastest woman alive as she denied compatriot Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce a third Olympic title. In retaining her title Thompson-Herah added a sparkling flourish to a day which had seen U.S. gymnast Simone Biles withdraw from two more finals in Tokyo, and a listless Novak Djokovic fail to take bronze in tennis after his dream of a "Golden Slam" was dashed. Thompson-Herah led a Jamaican 100m podium sweep with Shericka Jackson in third. The champion's blistering 10.61 seconds time has only ever been bettered by the late Florence Griffith-Joyner,…
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Aug
02
2021
By The African Mirror
Ocon claws to maiden win

Ocon claws to maiden win

SPORT
BOITUMELO RANTAO  FRENCH driver Esteban Ocon survived a wet, frantic start to the Hungarian Grand Prix to shockingly win his first Formula One race. The Alpine Racing driver, who signed a contract extension with Alpine for the foreseeable future, held off former World Champion Sebastian Vettel to take the chequered flag for the first time.  Lewis Hamilton led the GP after a great start from the front of the grid.  Hamilton’s teammate Valterri Bottas was not as fortunate - swamped by cars left and right - the Finn lost grip towards the first corner - colliding with the rear of…
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