Road to Glory
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Hashim Amla began his career in Tongaat, Durban, where he and his brother played cricket in the street in front of their neighbourhood mosque. Hashim was noticed by scouts and won a place at the prestigious DHS school, where he made a name for himself as a schoolboy cricketing prodigy. Through many highs and lows, he developed into an international sporting star one who stayed true to his background while changing the nature of South African cricket for the better.
AB hopped over the boundary rope and onto the field, grinning at the sight and sound of a packed Wanderers Stadium. He swung his bat from side to side and listened to the crowd roaring his name. So begins the wonderfully entertaining story of the rise to fame of one of South Africas favourite sporting stars. Written specifically for youngsters aged 10 14, it takes the reader close to all the action and the ups and downs. AB was already building a name as a great schoolboy tennis and rugby player, but when he decided to focus on cricket, the word spread quickly about a talent that could not be contained. With two brothers a lot older than him, AB learned early how to play hard and never give up. In this inspiring story we watch as AB progresses through high school, then varsity, and learns how to play against the best. In his first Test series, AB struggles and wonders if hes good enough to make it at this level. However, the outcome is an inspiration to sports fans and readers who love a good story.
It all started long ago on a beach in Durban, when little Chad's parents saw that their son was a natural in the water. Soon after joining his school's swimming team and training for hours in the pool, Chad started breaking records in his age group. With the encouragement of his coach and father, he eventually competed in the Olympic Games where he caused a sensation by beating the legendary Michael phelps. And yet, despite all his successes, Chad still needed to elarn one more important lesson: how to follow his heart. This is the story of Olympic gold medallist Chad le Clos, the swimmer with the never-say-die attitude who made it all the way to the top.
This is a moving story of the rise to fame from humble beginnings of one of South Africas most popular rugby stars, written specifically for young readers. Early on his life, Siya discovered that rugby could be his route out of the grinding poverty in which he had grown up in the Eastern Cape. He worked hard, made sure he was noticed and managed to secure a scholarship to the prestigious Grey College. But he had to adapt quickly to a world he had never encountered, while keeping his roots in the community that he knew and loved. His hard work and natural ability saw him moving to Cape Town to join the Stormers, trying to break into the Springbok team, and learning to adjust to life at the top of the game that is a national obsession. Siya Kolisi is part of the Road to Glory series, which covers some of South Africas sporting legends as they set out on their journeys to becoming national and international stars.
Growing up in poverty in Limpopo, Casters early experiences at school are marked by many ups and downs: while her friends and family accept her for who she is, she is constantly bullied for her appearance. But she discovers soccer and immerses herself in the game even making the boys team. It is only after she enrols at the University of Pretoria that her life changes completely. Away from village life, she impresses on the track and is noticed as a talent, eventually meeting Coach Daniels in whom she finds a trainer and mentor. Battling controversy over her gender on the track and in the media, she nevertheless goes on to win gold at the 2016 Olympics, becoming an ambassador for South Africa. Caster Semenya is part of the Road to Glory series, which covers some of South Africas sporting legends as they set out on their journeys to becoming national and international stars.
For Percy and his family, life is tough as their mother struggles to make ends meet. But there is one thing that brings the Tau boys together: soccer. Soon enough, Percy joins the Sundowns Youth Academy, where coach Pitso Mosimane teaches him all about what it takes to become a professional footballer. In March 2017 Percy's life changes forever: he is called up to play for Bafana Bafana. In 2018 he is named as the leading goalscorer of the season. However, just as he's settled in his new role, Percy is offerd a position to play for a major club in the UK. What will the future hold for one of the brightest stars is South African soccer?
In an exciting departure from the Road to Glory script, Jeremy Daniel captures a single thrilling sporting moment in each of the lives of 20 South African sports stars. Lungi Ngidi (Cricket); Quinton de Kock (Cricket); Akani Simbine (Sprinting); Faf de Klerk (Rugby); Ernst van Dyk (Wheelchair racing); Luvo Manyonga (Long jump); Kevin Anderson (Tennis); Cheslin Kolbe (Rugby); Chad le Clos (Swimming); Percy Tau (Soccer); Louis Oosthuizen (Golf); Lucas Radebe (Soccer); Josia Thugwane (Long-distance runner); Bongiwe Msomi (Netball); Caster Semanya (Athletics); Janine van Wyk (Women's soccer); Sunette Viljoen (Cricketer turned javelin thrower); Tatjana Schoenmaker (Swimming).