Dylan Naidoo, of Indian heritage, won the rain-hit South African Open in a play-off against Laurie Canter at the Durban Country Club, where Papaw Sewgolum, another South African golfer of Indian ethnicity, faced segregation decades earlier. Naidoo’s victory, the first by a player of Indian descent in the tournament, was significant given the history of discrimination in South African golf, with Sewgolum being forced to collect his prize in the rain due to apartheid laws. Naidoo, a product of the Sewgolum development programme, triumphed in front of a supportive crowd and dedicated his win to the community, highlighting the progress made in overcoming racial barriers in the sport.
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Robert Irwin announces he will star on the next season of US Dancing With The Stars
Wildlife warrior Robert Irwin, 21, has announced he will compete on the US version of Dancing With The Stars, expressing excitement and gratitude for the opportunity on Instagram. Irwin, who previously watched his sister Bindi compete and win on the show in 2015, shared a nostalgic clip from that season and received supportive comments from Bindi. Recently, he also gained attention for a racy ad campaign with Bonds, showcasing his adventurous spirit and commitment to...
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