Celestine Karoney

Eastern Region

African Sports Reporter and Presenter at BBC South Africa

Talking African sports online & on TV | BBC Africa | Views are mine | Instagram: cjkaroney | LinkedIn: https://t.co/6xGmh9fq4t…

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Letsile Tebogo: Olympic 200m champion 'would probably be criminal' without sport

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Celestine Karoney

Given his own childhood experiences, Tebogo is now on a mission to use the transformative power of sport to inspire the next generation in partnership with World Athletics. He has been named as ambassador for the governing body's Kids' Athletics programme, which aims to encourage children to be more active. "Athletics has given me so many opportunities, and I want young people to believe in themselves, dream big and enjoy the sport," he said.
'Without sport I'd probably be a criminal' - Olympic champion Tebogo

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Celestine Karoney

Raised by a single mother in a village in southern Botswana, sport provided Letsile Tebogo with a route out of rural hardship. Without his passion for football and athletics – which ultimately brought him the men's Olympic 200m gold medal last August – the 21-year-old sprinter admits his life could have been very different. Advertisement"Without sport, I [would] probably be a criminal by now," Tebogo told BBC Sport Africa.
Kirsty Coventry: IOC presidential candidate aims to challenge 'status quo'

Jan 23, 2025 | bbc.com | Celestine Karoney

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kirsty Coventry is aiming to succeed Germany's Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic CommitteeCelestine Karoney & Rob StevensKirsty Coventry hopes to "challenge the status quo" at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should she be elected as its first female president.
Coventry aims to challenge 'status quo' at IOC

Jan 23, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Celestine Karoney |Rob Stevens

Kirsty Coventry hopes to "challenge the status quo" at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should she be elected as its first female president. The 41-year-old former swimmer would also become the youngest person and the first from outside Europe or North America to head the organisation in its 130-year history should she see off six other candidates and succeed Thomas Bach in March's vote.
CHAN 2024: Six-month postponement welcomed by co-hosts and officials

Jan 16, 2025 | bbc.com | Celestine Karoney

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya are set to welcome fans from across the continent for both CHAN 2024 and the 2027 Africa Cup of NationsCelestine Karoney & Rob StevensThe decision to postpone the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) has been backed by footballing figures on the continent – despite wider discussions about the competition's viability.
CHAN 2024: Kenya confident country will remain as co-host for tournament

Dec 10, 2024 | bbc.com | Celestine Karoney

Kenya certainly has a chequered past when it comes to staging continental football events. In 1996 they lost Afcon hosting rights to South Africa after the Kenyan government informed Caf the country was not ready. Last month a Caf delegation inspected stadiums, hotels, airports, training venues and other facilities over the course of a three-day trip to Nairobi.
Santé menstruelle : L'Afrique veut briser le tabou du football féminin

Dec 8, 2024 | bbc.com | Celestine Karoney

Briser le « tabou » de la santé menstruelle dans le football féminin africain Crédit photo, Getty Images Légende image, Le football féminin africain occupera le devant de la scène en juillet prochain, lorsque l'Afrique du Sud défendra son titre continental au Maroc.Article information Author, Celestine Karoney Role, BBC Sport Africa, Nairobi Alors que le football féminin se développe dans toute l'Afrique, un défi supplémentaire se pose : faire face au tabou qui entoure la santé menstruelle...
Menstrual health: Africa looks to break 'taboo' in women's football

Dec 6, 2024 | bbc.com | Celestine Karoney

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, African women's football will take centre stage in July next year when South Africa defend their continental title in MoroccoBBC Sport Africa, NairobiAs women's football grows across Africa, one additional challenge is confronting the taboo around players' menstrual health. Kenya international Esse Akida spent part of her career playing professionally in Europe and has experienced a stark difference in attitude back on her home continent.
NBA 2024-25: Africa providing 'incredible talent' for world's top league

Oct 22, 2024 | bbc.com | Celestine Karoney

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Nigeria-born Adem Bona (right) could feature alongside Joel Embiid, who grew up in Cameroon, for the Philadelphia 76ers this seasonNigeria's Hakeem Olajuwon opened the doors for Africans in the National Basketball Association (NBA) four decades ago and three more young centres with links to the continent are set to follow his path this season.
Former junior world 800m champion Bett dies aged 26

Oct 7, 2024 | msn.com | Celestine Karoney

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