Top 4 tearjerkers in sport

SBW has joined a long list of athletes who have displayed acts of kindness and courage. Here is our list of these sporting heroes.

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On Nov 2, 2015

Boks magic for Madiba

Jake White and John Smit presented the late former president Nelson Mandela with the Rugby World Cup trophy in 2007.

Jack Hoffman scores touchdown

Jack Hoffman suffered from a grand mal seizure and it was later revealed that the five-year-old had a brain tumour. Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Rex Burkhead arranged for Hoffman to feature in a game against Wisconsin Badgers and the young player scored a 63m running touchdown with the help of players from both teams.

Muamba returns

During the 2012 FA cup quarter-final match between Bolton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur, Fabrice Muamba collapsed on the field and had to be rushed to hospital where he was revived after his heart stopped beating. The retired footballer received a tear-jerking standing ovation when he took to the field in Ian Goodison’s testimonial match, which took place earlier this year.

Magic Johnson's announcement

Former NBA star Magic Johnson announced he was HIV positive back in 1991. Johnson showed bravery at a time when there was plenty of misconceptions about the disease.

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On Nov 18, 2021