Adapted from original story in Faithwire South African swimmer Tatjana Schoenmaker today claimed SA’s first gold medal in the Tokyo Olympics as she won the women’s 200m breaststroke final on Friday, smashing the world record in the process. Swimming in lane 4, the 24-year-old swimming star timed her race perfectly, sitting behind […]
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Pray for SA – JP Flugel
Welcome to Team Talk. This month I have an encouraging word and also a call to prayer, fasting and seeking God’s face for our beautiful country. It is so needed. Lets unite as believers in SA as the ministry of reconciliation has been given to us. In Christ we have […]
‘All the glory to God’, says Sydney McLaughlin after breaking 400m hurdles world record in US Olympic Trials
Originally published in CBN News During the US Olympic track and field trials on Sunday, Sydney McLaughlin broke the world record in the women’s 400 metre hurdles, giving all of the glory to God. McLaughlin, 21, recorded a time of 51.90 seconds and became the first woman to run the […]
A passion for Jesus on and off the field — JP Flugel
Good day from the Team Talk pavilion. This month we had the privilege of chatting to Port Elizabeth athlete, coach and evangelist Morne Redlinghuys. In the Q&W interview below he tells us a bit about his life, his family and his playing days. Where did you grow up and tell […]
How a prayer book is impacting SA sport — JP Flugel
A pocket-sized prayer book is making an impact in top-level sport in South Africa. In the Q&A interview below JP Flugel finds out more about this phenomenon from Bruce Nadin sports chaplain and author of the Call Up Competitors Prayer Book which has reached more than 6 000 athletes across […]
PGA champion Stewart Cink finds peace and joy in Jesus
Originally published in CBN News Professional golfer Stewart Cink is making Jesus the headline even though he just won his second PGA Tour event of the year on Sunday. Cink made it clear that having faith in Jesus Christ brings him peace, which impacts how he plays on the course. […]
Family matters — JP Flugel
Welcome to Team Talk. This month I have opted to share a personal testimony about family, which I will relate to sport in my own way. I have been a youth pastor for over 14 years and very involved in sports ministry. I have the wonderful privilege of mentoring young […]
God + sport + young people = Fungai’s fruitful life
Zimbabwean Fungai Madziwa shares from the heart about his journey from being a sports lover to becoming passionate about sports ministry When I reflect upon the journey of life, the humble beginnings from which I came and the struggles I came across up to where I am this day, I […]
Super-athlete and coach Andrew Kock — JP Flugel
Welcome to Team Talk. I always so look forward to writing this column as I get to hear some of the most inspiring testimonies of what God has done and is doing through some really amazing people. One of those amazing athletes / coaches is Andrew Kock. I have known […]
Tiger in the woods: my prayer for golf’s ‘comeback kid’ — Charles Gardner
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent As a former golf correspondent, I was shocked to hear of the serious car crash involving Tiger Woods in Los Angeles. According to those on the scene, he is lucky to be alive after what was evidently a terrifying high-speed incident, the cause of which […]