But what is the true meaning of sport? Good day friends. Welcome to February’s edition of Team Talk. Let me begin by wishing Gateway News a happy 10th year anniversary. Congratulations to Andre Viljoen who is the founder and our editor. A man with vision and a heart to see God’s truth revealed […]
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Food for thought for fellow sports lovers — JP Flugel
As we welcome in 2021, I welcome you to the first Team Talk of the year. Although we are facing the same virus and many of the same challenges and uncertainties that came with it last year, we will surely be presented with new challenges unique to this season. The […]
Sports chaplaincy Q&A with Bruce Nadin — JP Flugel
Good day my fellow sports enthusiasts and welcome to Team Talk. Today’s edition is a topic that is very close to my heart and that is sports chaplaincy. You are probably wondering what sports chaplaincy is. We invite you into the sheds today to explore this exciting ministry. I, myself, […]
‘God surrounded me with angels’: man with Down syndrome makes history in Ironman triathlon
By Andrea Morris — Originally published in CBN News A Florida man with Down syndrome is showing the world that no goal is too big to pursue, even when you have a disability. Chris Nikic from Maitland became the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon on […]
Q&A with Athi Mayinje — JP Flugel
Good day fellow sports fanatics and welcome to just my second edition of Team Talk. I had the privilege of inviting Athi Mayinje into the sheds for a Q & A session. Athi is a pro athlete, a dedicated coach who loves to give back to the game by mentoring […]
In hot pursuit — JP Flugel
Welcome to ” Team Talk” an inspirational new column for athletes, coaches and everybody who loves sport. It is a great privilege and an honour to serve God. I thank God for the many gifts that He gives us. He gives them to us so that we may in turn […]
Appreciate life – and help your neighbour, says Ghanaian footballer
Be thankful for friends and family, for what you have and the world you live in – and love your neighbour in any way you can. That’s the message from one of Ghana’s most promising young footballers, Yaw Yeboah. Yeboah, who plays as a winger for Spanish club Celta Vigo’s […]
Israel Folau joins new rugby team, forbidden from talking about faith
Originally published in The Christian Post Israel Folau, an Australian rugby player who’s known for his outspokenness, has joined a new team but is forbidden from talking about his Christian faith. Folau, who was ousted from his contract with Rugby Australia last year over comments he made about homosexuality and […]
WATCH: ‘Vindicated’ Israel Folau settles with Rugby Australia
Originally published in Fox News Israel Folau, a Tongan-Australian Christian athlete who was sacked by Rugby Australia (RA) earlier this year for posting a Bible verse that was labelled “anti-gay,” says he feels vindicated after reaching an agreement with the organisation. The months-long battle for Folau centered on his Instagram post that said, “Warning: drunks, homosexuals, adulterers…hell […]
‘I decided to lose my life and find it in Christ’ — Siya Kolisi
Jesus was literally lifted high before the world last Saturday when photographers snapped a photo of Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi displaying the name of Jesus on his wristband as he held up the Web Ellis Cup. Speaking to SportGo Mag just prior to the World Cup, the rugby star opened up […]