Every Monday we bring some of the sports highlights from the past week.
Athletics:
• Caster Semenya broke Maria Mutola’s long standing record in the 800m race in Asaba clocking 1:56.06
• Antonio Alkana won the 110m hurdles with a time of 13.51sec.
Hockey:
• Netherlands beat Ireland 6 – 0 in the Women’s World Cup Hockey final on Sunday
Rugby:
• Crusaders beat the Golden Lions 37 – 18 in the Super Rugby final on Saturday
Cricket:
• Proteas clinched the 5 match Series following their 78 run win over Sri Lanka in the third One Day International on Sunday.
• England beat India by 31 runs in the first Test.
Football:
Amazulu 1 – 0 Baroka, Maritzburg United 0 – 2 Golden Arrows, Bloem Celtic 2 – 0 Chippa United, Orlando Pirates 1 – 1 Highlands Park, Cape Town City 2 – 0 Supersport United, Mamelodi Sundowns 1 – 1 Kaizer Chiefs, Bidvest Wits 3 – 0 Free State Stars
• Manchester City beat Chelsea 2 – 0 in the Community Shield Cup on Sunday.
