Eshlin Vedan

Durban, South Africa

Journalist at Freelance

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'Stay true to your heart and mind'

1 month ago | msn.com | Eshlin Vedan

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Temba Bavuma: South Africa captain on mental resilience and overcoming doubters

1 month ago | bbc.com | Eshlin Vedan

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Temba Bavuma is hoping to lead South Africa to a first major title since their Champions Trophy triumph in 1998BBC Sport Africa, Johannesburg"The doubters will always be there. What's important is what happens inside of you. Stay true to what your heart and mind is."For Temba Bavuma, psychology and mental resilience have been just as important as working on technique during his rise to become South Africa's Test and One-Day International captain.
Du Plessis shrugs off Strickland's trash talk

2 months ago | aol.com | Eshlin Vedan

UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis maintains he will be unaffected by anything Sean Strickland says in the lead-up to their rematch this weekend. The two face off in the octagon at UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia on Saturday night. The outspoken Strickland has taunted Du Plessis on social media by insulting the state of his native South Africa as well as pointing out the country's high levels of crime and wealth inequality.
Dricus du Plessis: UFC champion unfazed by Sean Strickland talk

2 months ago | bbc.com | Eshlin Vedan

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Dricus du Plessis (left) beat Sean Strickland via a split decision in their first UFC meeting in January last yearUFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis maintains he will be unaffected by anything Sean Strickland says in the lead-up to their re-match this weekend. The two face off in the octagon at UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia on Saturday night (23:00 GMT).
Safa president Jordaan arrested on fraud charges

Nov 13, 2024 | msn.com | Eshlin Vedan

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Danny Jordaan: South African FA president arrested on fraud charges

Nov 12, 2024 | bbc.com | Eshlin Vedan

South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan has been arrested amid allegations he used the organisation’s funds for personal gain. The country’s organised crime investigation unit, Hawks, has been looking into claims of fraud and theft at Safa between 2014 and 2018 amounting to 1.3m rand ($72,000, £57,000). In March, Hawks raided Safa offices in Johannesburg, confiscating a laptop, USBs, external hard drives and documents.
Arm wrestling: Could African Games exposure lead to Olympic Games inclusion?

Nov 8, 2024 | bbc.com | Eshlin Vedan

For most people arm wrestling is just a way to show off your strength at school or in a bar rather than being seen as a competitive sport. Yet, according to the Ultimate Armwrestling League, the discipline has a history dating back more than 4,000 years. This year, the sport made its debut at the African Games, with a total of 28 gold medals dished out at the continental showpiece held in Accra, Ghana. Experts say concentration and skill count more than brawn during a showdown at the table.
Etzebeth can reach 150 Test caps - Matfield

Oct 1, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Eshlin Vedan

Eben Etzebeth can go on to reach 150 Test appearances for South Africa after becoming the country's most-capped player, according to the previous record holder Victor Matfield. The 32-year-old lock made his 128th international appearance in Saturday's 48-7 victory over Argentina which saw the Springboks win the Rugby Championship for the first time since 2019.
Ronwen Williams: South Africa captain on Yashin Trophy nomination

Sep 24, 2024 | bbc.com | Eshlin Vedan

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has broken new ground for goalkeepers playing in AfricaDuring a stellar 12 months of domestic and international football, South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has been winning awards with regularity - but his latest nomination left him "numb" with disbelief. The Mamelodi Sundowns stopper has been shortlisted for the Yashin Trophy, which recognises the world’s best goalkeepers as part of the annual Ballon d'Or ceremony.
Paralysis, amputation and Paralympic archery

Aug 27, 2024 | aol.com | Eshlin Vedan

August 28, 2024 at 5:43 AMContent warning: This article contains discussion around suicide and depression. Shaun Anderson has called sport his “saviour” as he prepares for his third Paralympic Games having overcome two life-changing accidents and experienced depression. In 2004, the South African archer's left arm was amputated following a motorcycle crash.