In a world shaken by conflict and division, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) stands firm in its belief that sport must remain a beacon of hope – a force that brings the whole world together in peaceful competition. This is at the very heart of the Olympic Movement and derives from the Fundamental Principles of Olympism, as emphasised just recently again by the IOC Executive Board (EB).
Applications are now open (https://apo-opa.co/4pMyNB0) for the next edition of the Young Reporters Programme, which will run during the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Sixteen aspiring sports journalists from around the world will be selected to take part in this immersive training experience, and develop their skills in a real Games-time environment.
Creatives and Olympic fans now have the chance to leave their mark on Olympic history. A global call is open to shape one of the most meaningful symbols of the Games by designing the obverse side of the medal for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The selected design will feature on the medals awarded to athletes who reach the podium in Senegal. Designs can be submitted from 2 September to 7 October 2025 through a dedicated platform on Olympics.com.
Local fitness, sport and outdoor retailer, Mr Price Sport is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with the South African Sports Confederation Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC), reaffirming its commitment to supporting local athletes on the world stage.
Team SA waves goodbye to The 2025 World Games with three silver medals and high spirits. All 22 competing South African athletes across ten sporting codes gave their all to represent their country the best they could and should be proud of their performances and the impression that they left on the global stage.
Team SA’s athletes were involved in three sports (kickboxing, squash and billiards) on Tuesday at The World Games in Chengdu, China. They have two silver medals won by Hamish Lovemore in canoeing, in both the short and long distance finals.
Team South Africa will be represented by a squad of 20 athletes across eight sports at the 12th edition of The World Games in Chengdu, China from 7-17 August. The World Games is a multi-sport event for several sports and disciplines that are not in the program of the Olympic Games, with the event taking place every four years.
Pieter Coetzé came within 0.25 of a second of the world record in blazing his way to the gold medal in the 100m backstroke to win South Africa’s first medal of the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
South Africa started Tuesday at the World University Games in Germany with six medals, all in the pool, with Pieter Coetze (pictured) winning two gold and a silver, while Lara van Niekerk has a silver and two University Games Team SA relay squads have won bronze.
