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This week on Planet Sport we’re talking Rugby 7s, and more specifically, South Africa centre, Ruhan Nel. The Blitzbok star tells us about what it takes to thrive at the top of the sport and also about how Rugby is basically just part of being South African!
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Henry Olonga in action
This week on Planet Sport you can hear our conversation with former Zimbabwean cricketer, Henry Olonga! He speaks to Planet Sport’s new presenter, Tom Ellis, about his story of protest against Robert Mugabe and what it meant to become the first black cricketer to play for Zim, back in 1995.
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Field Reporter Tom Ellis (L) speaking to Joshua Buatsi (R) in Rio, Brazil 2016
You can catch up on our latest Planet Sport feature, where we are looking back at the Rio 2016 Olympics and our conversation with British Boxer, Joshua Buatsi. He speaks to Tom Ellis about what it means to actually be an Olympian and how his faith in Jesus gives him the motivation that he needs!
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Kylian Mbappe lifted the World Cup with France at this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Russia
This week on Planet Sport it’s the turn of our Sports Reporters to give their sporting highlights from the year 2018! Featuring France wonderkid Kylian Mbappe and USA Sprint sensation, Ronnie Baker! Listen in to the annual highlights of Solomon Ashoms, Norman Brierley and Liam Flint:
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Stuart Weir- Our Football Africa, European Football Expert
It’s that time of year, where at Planet Sport we look back over the year of 2018 and discuss some of the most memorable sporting moments from around the world. First up is our very own Stuart Weir, who is part of our Football Africa team and offers his expert analysis on all things European football. Listen in to his top moments from 2018:
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Dan Leo- Former Samoan Rugby International
Over at Planet Sport, for the last fortnight we have brought you a two-part interview with former Samoan international Rugby player, Dan Leo. In this second part of his career story, he tells us about how close his side were to boycotting a Test Match against England due to issues in the camp and how his faith has played more than it’s part in his sport.
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Adrian Barnard- Content Manager (L), Marcus Jones- Head of News (C), Liam Flint- Digital Media Manager (R)
We were delighted to welcome Marcus Jones down to our Cornwall office this week, with the aim of exploring possible synergy between the work that Premier Christian do, through their radio, magazine and digital media, and what we do here!
As Head of News, it was great to hear from Marcus the latest developments in Premier and see how, we at Passion For Sport, are journeying through the same media landscape, as more people turn to consuming their sport and information digitally!
We were really encouraged by the opportunities that our programmes have to share and contribute to the work that Premier is undertaking, especially with major sporting events just around the corner, in the form of the Rugby World Cup in Japan and the 2020 Olympics.
With a mutual desire to reach people for the gospel, these are exciting times. Watch this space!
American track athlete, Madeline Manning-Mims made history in clinching Gold at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. As a black athlete, her journey of challenging racial prejudice has left a long-lasting impact even today! She later went on to become a 4-time Olympian, a coach, a gospel singer and a chaplain.
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Christabel Nettey (Canada) showing off her Gold medal on the Gold Coast!
Canadian Long Jump Champion, Christabel Nettey, took time out after winning Gold at the Commonwealth Games to share with us what makes a champion, how she got to the top from some previous low points, and what her future holds after taking home a medal!
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Cameroon are hosting the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and we will be there!
To mark us going out to the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon in 2019, we are putting on a fund-raiser with an African-themed food buffet and a Sports Quiz!
Please see the graphic below for further details and how to book your tickets! We really hope that you can join us and get behind our project!
Being the national record holder for any sporting event is highly impressive, but Ezinne Okparaebo has taken the 100m title for multiple years in a row, making her the undisputed, fastest woman in Norway!
Nigeria-born Ezinne, has turned out at 3 Olympic Games, Beijing, London and Rio, and still has hopes of making it 4 when Tokyo 2020 comes around.
We spoke to Ezinne about her love for the track, how she made a life herself in Scandinavia and importantly how her faith in Jesus has impacted on her career.
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A signed Saracens Tee is up for grabs!
We are really pleased to announce that we are running a giveaway competition to celebrate our latest release of the Rugby Podcast.
The prize up for grabs is an official Saracens Rugby T-shirt, signed by Saracens and Australia pro Will Skelton! To be in with a chance to win, head over to our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and follow the entry requirements! Go on, treat yourself!
On the latest Podcast we feature Saracens and Australia Rugby star, Will Skelton, who talks about his thoughts ahead of the Rugby World Cup next year in Japan and he tells us how important his faith in Jesus is to his on-field game.
That’s not all! USA Rugby’s Carlin Isles, the world’s fastest Rugby player, also joins us to play the ‘This or That’ game. Is he as quick with his words as he is with his feet?
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Julius Achon speaking to Planet Sport's Tom Ellis at the 2018 CW Games.
Planet Sport caught up with a Ugandan track legend, Julius Achon to hear about his amazing journey of facing adversity, pursuing his dreams and ultimately becoming an Olympian!
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Planet Sport caught up with Canadian basketballer, Ruth Hamblin to talk about what it means to represent her country, the perks of being 6ft 6" and how important her faith is to her.
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Planet Sport caught up with wheelchair racer Kare Adenegen, who in June, set the British T34 World Record. She tells us how it feels to be a world record holder and how her faith as a follower of Jesus Christ impacts her life on and off the track.
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Olympic Hurdler Wenda Nel spoke to Planet Sport's Norman Brierley about what has been a tough season for the South African, but also how despite all of this, she continues to fight, to be an example to others and to 'live out the gift that she has been given'.
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Ronnie Baker (pictured centre) has dominated this season's Diamond League circuit in the 100 metres, winning three out of four races with a sub-ten second time. Planet Sport's Norman Brierley caught up with the American on his rapid rise to the top level of world sprinting and asked how he views his success this season.
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