In the absence of a comprehensive national plan for the development of elite athletes with disabilities, the major sporting role players will converge on the University of Johannesburg for a three-day provincial workshop from today. The aim of the workshop – held in association with the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation – is to bring together sport … [Read more...] about Supporting paralympians ahead of Rio 2016
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There are times when you WANT to remain Disabled
A clean bill of health could mean a poor prognosis for Shannon Lee Murray's Paralympic dreams, and those of her adaptive rowing crew if a suitable replacement is not found shortly. According to South African adaptive rowing team manager Carol Blignaut, Murray's permanent disability status is in doubt and a new female member is urgently needed for the LTA (legs, trunks and … [Read more...] about There are times when you WANT to remain Disabled
Varsity Cup Rugby Will Rock Joburg
Rugby spectators can look forward to an innovative FNB Varsity Cup programme geared towards fast-paced action when the University of Johannesburg hosts its first home game against the University of Cape Town at 7pm on Monday, February 13. Featuring a new try-oriented points system designed to encourage running rugby, and entertainment à la American college football, this … [Read more...] about Varsity Cup Rugby Will Rock Joburg
Seymour’s triathlon star on the rise
A top-ten performance at the recent Spec-Savers Ironman 70.3 South Africa has earned rising triathlon star Jeanni Seymour elite U/23 status and paved the way towards achieving her Olympic dreams. The 19-year-old University of Johannesburg student won the 18 to 24 age category for a second consecutive year and was the sixth woman overall at the East London event on January … [Read more...] about Seymour’s triathlon star on the rise
Simoné du Toit Scooped by UJ
Armed with an international advertising degree and a slew of awards from a top American university, South African track and field star Simoné du Toit has returned home to help put the University of Johannesburg's sporting elite in the spotlight. Last year put the seal on four remarkable years for the discus and shot put specialist, which saw her named sportswoman of the year … [Read more...] about Simoné du Toit Scooped by UJ
