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Kim Le Court-Pienaar Makes History as First African to Win Tour of Britain Women
Cycling

Kim Le Court-Pienaar Makes History as First African to Win Tour of Britain Women

Mauritian cyclist Kim Le Court-Pienaar has claimed her first general classification victory in a stage race, winning the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women.

Glasgow 2026: Mauritius Wins Historic Four Medals at Commonwealth Games
Multi-sport

Glasgow 2026: Mauritius Wins Historic Four Medals at Commonwealth Games

Mauritius recorded its best-ever performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning four medals including a historic gold in judo.

La Cure Waves Seal Historic League-and-Cup Double in Mauritian Football
Football

La Cure Waves Seal Historic League-and-Cup Double in Mauritian Football

La Cure Waves completed one of the greatest seasons in Mauritian football history after defeating ASPL 2000 in a dramatic MFA Cup final.

Young Mauritian Nashita Hazareesing Crowned Ju-Jitsu World Champion in Abu Dhabi
Martial Arts

Young Mauritian Nashita Hazareesing Crowned Ju-Jitsu World Champion in Abu Dhabi

Nashita Hazareesing has clinched world gold in the under-14 Ju-Jitsu Fighting category at the JJIF World Championship finals in Abu Dhabi.

Stars Golf League Launches in Mauritius with R. Madhavan and Kapil Dev
Golf

Stars Golf League Launches in Mauritius with R. Madhavan and Kapil Dev

Indian actor R. Madhavan and cricket legend Kapil Dev were in Mauritius for the launch of the Stars Golf League, highlighting the island's potential as a sporting destination.

How Grassroots Football Teams Can Compete Against Professional Clubs
Football

How Grassroots Football Teams Can Compete Against Professional Clubs

La Cure Waves held Orlando Pirates to a 0-0 draw in the CAF Champions League. Here is what grassroots teams can learn from their defensive discipline.

Why Youth Sports Awards Matter: Building the Next Generation of Athletes
Youth Development

Why Youth Sports Awards Matter: Building the Next Generation of Athletes

The National School Sports Award 2026 in Mauritius recognised outstanding student athletes across seven disciplines. Here is why recognition matters for young sportspeople.

The Mental Toughness Factor: How Underdog Teams Win Without Scoring
Sports Psychology

The Mental Toughness Factor: How Underdog Teams Win Without Scoring

La Cure Waves kept a clean sheet against Orlando Pirates without scoring a goal themselves. This is how mental toughness turns defence into a winning strategy.

From School Sports to Community Impact: How Athletic Programs Shape Young Lives
Community

From School Sports to Community Impact: How Athletic Programs Shape Young Lives

Sports programmes in Mauritius are creating pathways from school competition to community leadership. Here is how clubs like Blackshield fit into the bigger picture.