By Open Doors Christian leaders in Qatar are hopeful that the World Cup taking place in the wealthy Muslim nation from November 20 to December 18 provides opportunities to advance the Gospel in the nation which is rated by Open Doors as the 18th most dangerous country to be a […]
Sport
Schoolgirls turned into rugby warriors, faith champions
A group of teenage girls who knew nothing about rugby were transformed into sporting warriors in just three months, Eastern Province rugby player and founder of Love Sport Africa (LSA) Athi Mayinje told Gateway News in an interview. The girls from Motherwell High School, who were the first group to […]
WBC bans biologically-male boxers from competing against women
Originally published in The Christian Post The World Boxing Council has announced a new policy that requires participants in the sport to compete against members of their biological sex as the debate about men competing in women’s sports continues. In a statement Monday, the World Boxing Council, one of the organizations that […]
‘Sight restored’ during 336 hours of non-stop prayer for Commonwealth Games and Birmingham city
Originally published by Premier Christian News Testimonies have been flooding in, including of sight being restored at a 336 hour event of non-stop prayer and worship for the Commonwealth Games and Birmingham city. The event called Burn 247 began on 25th July at Elim Church and continues until 8th August. […]
Sydney McLaughlin credits God as she breaks her own world record: ‘Praise His name’
Originally published in The Christian Post US Olympic gold medallist Sydney McLaughlin credited God as she made history again this month by breaking her world record in the 400-meter hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Last Friday, McLaughlin finished the hurdle in 50.68 seconds, marking the fourth […]
NBA star who refused to kneel or wear BLM Shirt reveals what he prayed during viral moment
Originally published in Faithwire Like millions around the globe, NBA star Jonathan Isaac was heartbroken and horrified by video footage of George Floyd’s death, but when it came time to react publicly, he thought twice. Isaac, author of the book Why I Stand, said fellow NBA players decided on July […]
World swimming body revises transgender rules to protect women competitors
UPDATE: World rugby follows swimming example — Transgender players banned from women’s international rugby league Originally published in The Christian Post World swimming’s governing body, FINA, has decided to prohibit some men who identify as female from participating in women’s competitions. However, some say the new policy is misguided and […]
Sarah Ferguson — swimming for the glory of God and for pollution-free oceans
Neziswa Kanju spoke to endurance swimmer Sarah Ferguson about the faith dimension behind her pioneering extreme swimming exploits to raise awareness of ocean pollution. In early April she completed the first 760km of her toughest challenge yet — the “One Ocean Swim”, a 1 500km swim from Durban to Cape […]
‘The Lord is leading me,’ says Masters champion Scottie Scheffler
Originally published in CBN News Newly-minted Masters champion Scottie Scheffler said he’s “trying to glorify God” through his golf career, giving all the credit to the Lord as he spoke with reporters on Sunday about his stunning victory. “That all goes back to my faith,” Scheffler said after being asked how he […]
All-In Sports Conference: athletes, coaches share on prize greater than gold
What kind of story are you in? Where does sport fit in? Is He really Lord of the rings? Those are just some of the questions that came across over the weekend at the 4th All-In Sports Conference, hosted by Lighthouse Family Church in Gqeberha (PE). Many stories were told […]