This week, we feature sporting legend, Kurba Naidoo (70), formerly of Emerald Street, Laudium.

In Laudium Sun’s, Veteran Sporting Enthusiasts column, we feature interviews with veteran sporting fanatics, from within the community, who promoted sporting fervour in their respective fields…
(Veteran sporting enthusiasts are invited to send their details to info@laudiumsun.co.za)

Kurba Naidoo (70).

·Tell us more about yourself Uncle Kurba.
I was born in Marabastad, and later moved to Laudium, I’m a retired businessman now.
·Tell us a little about your family.
I’m single and I have one son.
·Tell us about your sporting career history.
I started playing with Knights, then Iqbals, Eagles, Laudium Athletics, Swaraj FC in Lenasia, Delfos FC, and Pretorians.
· How many years in the sporting field?
20 years.
· For all our readers, please tell us what attracted you to this sport?
As a youngster, it was in me to play soccer and I enjoyed playing and excelling in the game. My favourite team is Tottenham Hotspurs and I enjoy Premier League Soccer.
·What was your favourite victory and proudest moment?
Stepping onto the field and playing against top teams Dynamoes, Wolves, M.United, Jab City and Benoni United.
·How did you develop your skill?
After school, going to the sports field, playing soccer and keeping fit.
·Who is your greatest inspiration?
Eddie Naidoo, Vigie Naidoo, Damu Naidoo and without doubt the late Nithia Moodley and my seniors at Lenasia Swaraj.
·What would you like the youth to take from your passion for the sports?
Keep fit, take up sports and love and respect all. God Bless.
·What has this sport taught you off the field?
To be humble, play with sincerity, and always consider others.
· What message would you like to give to our readers?
Play for the fun and goal not for the glory. Our world needs honesty and fair play in life.
· Whom would you like to thank for your accolades?
Firstly, the Almighty God, then my family for always believing in me. And, the seniors at Swaraj FC.