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 […]
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God’s foolishness outshines Olympic gold
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] It is August 2008. There are a lot of exciting things happening in my life: I’m in the third year of my Theological study degree; I have been […]
Road to Rio: Winning ways with Carina Horn
[notice]Our Stand Up Sport columnist Cobus Kruger and his wife Philna interview athletes who qualified and might represent South Africa at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio in August. Accomplished athletes themselves, Cobus and Philna minister together in the sports arena and will accompany Athletes In Action as part of […]
Road To Rio — Leap of faith with Lynique Prinsloo
[notice]Our Stand Up Sport columnist Cobus Kruger and his wife Philna interview athletes who will represent South Africa at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio in August. Accomplished athletes themselves, Cobus and Philna minister together in the sports arena and will accompany Team SA in Rio.[/notice] — By Philna Kruger […]
‘Nailing’ the past and taking hold of ‘now’
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] It was the Senior South African Track and Field Championships in Stellenbosch in the middle of April. Top athletes from across the country, in one stadium, not just […]
The potholes that prevent us from winning
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] It is not about the start, it is for sure about the finish. Not too long ago I had a profound and life changing experience through one of […]
Cricket Test illustrates winning Kingdom principle
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice]It is 2016. A year with a lot of exciting sporting events to come. One of the biggest events this year will be the Olympic Games in Rio. There […]
Drop goal legend, Jannie de Beer’s example of obedient faith in action
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] The World Cup rugby is finished and New Zealand earned a well-deserved win. The impact of Carter’s drop goal in the Semi-Finals (All Blacks vs Boks) was significant. […]
Lets make the Rugby Word Cup a valley of true hope
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] Rugby World Cup is starting this weekend. I am excited to follow this Rugby World Cup. I think it is an exciting World Cup to follow because of […]
Drawing strength from the joy of the Lord
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] Each week we see great sports people and teams achieve success in their sports careers. Going quickly down memory lane we see AB De villiers, making the fastest […]