Happy 94th Birthday Nelson Mandela - Images in Sport

Nelson Mandela once uttered the famous quote that sport "has the power to change the world, to inspire, to unite people in a way that little else can". Here at Hollywoodbets we tend to agree with the great leader and we couldn't have said it better ourselves. Madiba's contribution in the lives of all true South Africans can never be denied, and neither can his close association with sport in a wide variety of forms. We've put together a little pictorial for you, showcasing the influence that Madiba had in the sporting world and the grace with which he opened his arms to sports men and women. Enjoy.

Two of the greatest leaders in  their field. Sir Alex Ferguson with Madiba.

 Man. United is back in the country, but this photo with Ryan Giggs goes 20 years back!

Madiba meeting Mohammad Azharuddin and Sachin Tendulkar
(Rahul Dravid in the background)

Probably the most famous Madiba photo in Sport -
Handing Francois Pienaar the  1995 Rugby World Cup Trophy

Madiba was their when Neil Tovey held the AFCON 1996 trophy aloft

Madiba with Hansie Cronje - love Madiba in that Proteas uniform!

Madiba meeting Mark Boucher during the 2003 World Cup

Madiba with Lucas Radebe and David Beckham in 2003

The X-factor
Everyone said it was Madiba who secured the World Cup 2010 for SA in 2004

Madiba with Jake White, John Smit and the 2007 Rugby World Cup

Madiba meeting Robinho when Man City travelled to SA

Tiger Woods could of used a lawyer like Madiba!

Mohammed Ali had nothing on Madiba's left hook

Madiba is hailed as a hero in the West Indies and by Brian Lara himself

Mandela with Pele and Samuel Eto - this was when he turned 89!

Oscar Pistorious showing off his gold medals to Tata

Madiba with paralympic swimming champ Natalie Du Toit

With Steven Piennar before the Soccer World Cup 2010

Madiba with Bafana Bafana - if only he was in the starting line-up!

Cristiano Ronaldo with Mandela

Madiba making an appearance at the Soccer World Cup final in 2010.

Madiba with  Mbulaeni Mulaudzi and Caster Semenya - Track and field gold medalists

A World Champion of his own time!
Happy 94th Birthday Madiba!

HAPPY 94th BIRTHDAY

NELSON MANDELA!

from all the team at

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