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SPAR EC Kids Challenge

Dads and lads can join the fun at SPAR Kids’ Challenge

In an effort to be fully inclusive, the invitation list for the SPAR Kids' Challenge in Port Elizabeth has been widened to allow young...
Seen here:  Lloyd Cele performing at the PUMA School of Speed #2 in Roodepoort earlier this year.  Photo Credit:  Tobias Ginsberg

Lloyd Cele excited to perform at PUMA School of Speed #4...

Having made his PUMA School of Speed Series debut in Roodepoort (at the PUMA School of Speed #2 in February), Lloyd Cele is counting...
Bloemfontein runner Kesa Molotsane, winner for the last two years, will be back to defend her title in the SPAR Women's Challenge 10km race in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. Photo: Leon Hugo

Elite runners set for flying start in Women’s Challenge

The SPAR Women's Challenge is set for a flying start when the fast Port Elizabeth course hosts the first event of this year's series...
At the completion of the SPAR Little Ladies Race at Pollok Beach on Tuesday morning were (back, from left) SPAR EC sponsorship and events manager Alan Stapleton, SPAR sponsorship assistant Debadene Baatjies (front, from left) Jenna Coetzee, Tayla Wilson, Chani Koen, Lieschen Loest and Chelsea Main. Photo: Leon Hugo

Little ladies run for environment on Workers’ Day

Hundreds of young girls did their bit for the environment when they took part in the SPAR Little Ladies' Race at Pollok Beach in...
Seen here:  Paxton will perform live at the Totalsports Women’s Race in Cape Town. Photo Credit:  Look Book

Paxton set to perform at Totalsports Women’s Race Cape Town

The Totalsports Women’s Race Cape Town will close off on a high note on Friday, 09 August 2019 (National Women’s Day) with a live...
The East London community is gearing up for the SPAR Daily Dispatch Fun Run which will start and finish at the Orient Beach pools on September 8. There will be 4km and 8km distances. Photo: Mark Andrews

East London community primed for a run full of fun

The East London community is primed for another entertaining day of exercise when the SPAR Daily Dispatch Fun Run takes place in the city...
Seen here:  Sinesipho Dambile (Race No 318 /Athletics Gauteng North) charged to a stunning victory in the youth boys 200m final, clocking 20.68 seconds to finish 0.81 ahead of his nearest competitor. Photo Credit:  Tobias Ginsberg

Roets breaks SA youth record at Twizza ASA U18 and U20...

Building momentum in her fledgling career, Dane Roets shone on the third and final day of the Twizza ASA U18 and U20 Track &...
University Sport South Africa's Lesego Mpshe competes in the women's team half-marathon event at the World Student Games in Napoli, Italy, earlier this month. The SA team won the bronze medal. Photo: Supplied

SA squad shine at World Student Games

South Africa's younger generation of sportsmen and women showed their ability to compete at an international level by surpassing expectations at the World Student...
University of Johannesburg para athlete Yane van der Merwe set a new national U20 javelin record in the South African athletics championships in Germiston last month. Photo: Supplied

UJ para athlete sets new SA javelin record

University of Johannesburg student-athlete Yane van der Merwe continued to shine in her young career when she set a new U20 javelin record at...
PUMA School of Speed

Track & Field stars prove they are #ForeverFaster at PUMA School...

The Dal Josaphat Athletics Stadium (Paarl) was a hive of activity on Saturday 30 October 2021 with a strong contingent of junior track &...