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VIDEO: Nelson Mandela describes the importance of sport

The former South African spoke about its “power to unite and inspire people” back in 2010.

THE LATE NELSON Mandela was inextricably linked with the world of sport, and his involvement in the 1995 Rugby World Cup and the 2010 football World Cup were evidence of his passion for multiple games.

In the video below, made in conjunction with the onset of the 2010 World Cup, he describes the importance of sport, highlighting how “sport has the power to unite and inspire people”.

YouTube credit: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

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