Category: Athletics
When Women Are Called Men
October 5th, 2009I am writing this article in my capacity as a self appointed chairman of Semanya Fan Club. In case you may not be aware, Caster Semanya is an 18 year- old South African girl who won the 800 metres gold in the recent World championships in Berlin and soon hit the international headlines. more »
Let's Clear This Confusion
September 23rd, 2009Honestly, I don’t understand all the confusion surrounding the sex status of that poor little South African athlete Caster Semanya who has hit the international limelight since her gold winning show in the 800 metres event in the recent world athletics championships. more »
Bolt Must Not Jump
September 2nd, 2009I don’t agree with sprints sensation Usain Bolt’s decision to compete in the long jump. I agree that with his incredible speed he would make a marvelous long jumper and even triple jumper if he so desires but I am afraid this would affect his speed on the tracks. more »
Bolt Is The Michael Jackson Of World Athletics
August 24th, 2009I was privileged to be among a group of journalists on a conducted tour of the famous Berlin Olympic stadium in April 1966. We had on site information of how Adolf Hitler shunned the great black Olympian athlete Jesse Owens, who had won multiple gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games. more »
Unnecessary Self-Destruction
August 9th, 2009It is heart warming that the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has saved Ghana from self-destruction by agreeing to lift the ban on Ghana to enable its athletes to participate in the forthcoming world championships in Berlin, Germany. more »
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