Rugby star Jamie Jones-Buchanan has picked up a crock of medals in a glittering Super League career spanning half a lifetime — but Jesus is clearly his greatest treasure. The second-rower with Leeds Rhinos, for whom he first played in 1999, is now in his 18th season with the Rugby […]
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Inspirational Wayde runs another world-best
Inspirational athlete and outspoken Jesus-follower Wayde van Niekerk, 24, did it again — as he set a new world-best time for the 300m at the Ostrava Golden Spike yesterday, surpassing world-bests by Michael Johnson for the second time in less than a year. His 30.81 seconds at Ostrava broke Johnson’s […]
“Shakes” Soyizwapi shares his faith at London Sevens
Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi, a member of the series-winning Blitzbok squad shared his faith in Jesus with journalist Norman Brierley at Twickenham in an interview with Planet Sport before the start of the London Sevens last week. He said his mother, who is a strong believer, influenced his life. For instance, […]
Ugandan national rugby team sings Christian hymn before every game
Originally published in God Reports While they have never qualified for the World Cup, the national Rugby Union team known as the Cranes finds inspiration for their play with prayer and hymn-singing before and after each game. “If I live a holy life, shun the wrong and do the right, […]
Trevor Goddard — Knowing God and making Him known
[notice] Former South African cricket captain and later evangelist Trevor Goddard died last Friday (November 25 2016) after a long illness. David Melvill writes this tribute to the great all-rounder. [/notice] Trevor Goddard is arguably one of South Africa’s finest cricketers, but he would not wish to be known as […]
Christian athlete lays hands on, prays for fan having seizure
Originally published in The Christian Post As Tim Tebow, a former NFL football star who is now a professional baseball player, signed autographs for fans following his Arizona Fall League debut on Tuesday, a man collapsed in the stands behind him which led the 29-year-old Scottsdale Scorpions’ player to lay […]
Christian athlete praised for showing true Olympic spirit after tumble
Competitors help each other to complete race Originally published in Christian Today A pair of athletes have been lauded for embodying true Olympic spirit after helping one another when they fell during the 5 000m qualifier in Rio on Tuesday. New Zealander Nikki Hamblin fell during the race, tripping up […]
This international Olympic team is at Rio to share the gospel
[notice]A special report by Charisma News on the ministry of Athletes in Action at the 2016 Olympics[/notice] Since the 2016 Summer Olympics kicked off their opening ceremonies last Friday, the world’s eyes have been fixated on Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to enjoy the competitive feats by 207 Olympic teams, representing […]
Our team at the Olympics
The greatest sporting contest in the world, the Olympic Games, launches in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, and Gateway News is pleased to report that our readers can look forward to a weekly update from our special correspondents on the spot — Cobus and Philna Kruger. Professional triathlete, sports ministry […]
Sprinter Usain Bolt thanks God for keeping him injury free for Olympics
Originally published in The Christian Post Usain Bolt is counting his blessings as he prepares to defend his gold medals in the Rio De Janeiro Olympic games this summer. “Blessed to finish my first race for the season with a W,” the 29-year-old Jamaican sprinter known as the fastest man […]