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Sport at the North West University is a cornerstone of institutional life, fostering excellence, developing leaders, and empowering student-athletes to achieve success on and off the field.

Student-Athlete Stories

Hear how NWU Sport is shaping champions on and off the field.

"NWU changed my life."

Being part of NWU Sport helped me grow as an athlete and as a person. The support from coaches and staff allowed me to balance academics while competing at the highest level.

Gary Otto

NWU Rugby Player

"The perfect balance."

NWU gave me the opportunity to pursue my studies while competing internationally. The experience developed leadership, discipline and lifelong friendships.

Thapelo Letsholonyane

NWU Football Player

Sport News

5-Aside Fridays to reignite football culture at the Mahikeng Campus

The North-West University’s (NWU’s) Mahikeng Campus is set to reignite its vibrant football culture with the launch of the 5-Aside Fridays programme, a nine-week inter-residence football tournament aimed at promoting student wellness, residence pride, talent id

NWU Soccer Institute sweeps top honours at North West Sports Awards

The North-West University (NWU) Soccer Institute capped a landmark season by claiming three of the province's top honours at the 10th North West Sports Awards.

Dylan Pienaar carries the hopes of South Africa

Before dawn breaks and long before most students open a textbook, Dylan Pienaar is already at work – honing techniques, pushing through punishing training sessions and chasing a dream that stretches far beyond the walls of the North-West University (NWU).

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