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gsport’s January Woman, Betty Mokoena, epitomizes the saying: “Age ain’t nothing but a number”. At 22, Betty has already achieved what most people dream of. Not only does she get to play golf, the sport she so dearly loves, but she is able to give back in the most significant way, as a mentor at the Ernie Els and Fancourt Foundation (EEFF).
Star Search: Golf-Esteem
If you look into Mandy Adamson’s eyes, you will see her passion for golf and her determination to grow the game among all South Africans. Over the years, Mandy has spent countless hours sharing her knowledge with both young and old, and she continues to derive immense pleasure from seeing people enjoy the benefits of […]
Nikita Robb: My First Year on the WQS!
I can’t believe my first year on the WQS is over. It’s gone so quickly! It’s been a good year for me. I’ve been all over the world following my dream of making the WCT. It’s been incredible, crazy, wild, different, new, and through everything that I have experienced I am growing as a person […]
Nabeehah Sayed: Seeking a Higher Level
My name is Nabeehah Sayed and I am a Thaiboxer. Since I was very young, I have always loved participating in sport. I play soccer at school level and have participated in 2 show jumping competitions. I am a keen surfer and played U16 cricket for the Western province in 2006.
Alicia Keet: Passionate About Teaching
My name is Alicia Keet and I am 35 years old. I am a mother of an eight-year-old boy and a two-year-old girl. I was born in Stellenbosch and am currently residing in Macassar, Somerset West. I am a teacher at Macassar High School and I am passionate about teaching.
School Sports Focus: St Peter’s College
It’s often said that if South Africa is to produce quality sportsmen and women, the hard yards must be put in at junior level, when children are still at school. There is an increased awareness around the country of the importance of reviving school sport and promoting mass participation.
Hazel Muller: Why I Love Bowls!
If you thought the sport of Bowls was for "old people", then think again! South Africa’s youth are fast realising that it’s an exciting sport and they’re excelling at it, too. Hazel Muller, who turns 20 next month, is one of the top 12 junior bowlers in South Africa. She took up bowls at the […]
5 Mins with Fabian Gregory: Unpacking U-21 Hockey
While most of you are still enjoying a festive break, National under-21 women’s hockey coach, Fabian Gregory, is busy preparing his team for a challenging two-test series against the Dutch U-21s, which takes place on the 8th and 10th of January at Stellenbosch and Hartleyvale respectively.
Ashleigh Inspires KZN Teen
Provincial Golf Profile: KZNLGA Women’s golf is taking off like never before in South Africa and over the past few years, young women have enthusiastically taken to the sport. This month, gsport launches a 12-part series which focuses on the state of provincial women’s golf and profiles some of the country’s talented golfers who epitomize […]
New MD for Golf World Cup
This year’s 4th Women’s World Cup of Golf has attracted a full field of 20 countries with Sweden, Japan, Taiwan, Spain, India and the Philippines joining the rest of the world’s best women golfers. All pictures courtesy www.womensworldcupofgolf.com There’s great excitement in golf circles as the 4th Women’s World Cup of Golf fast approaches. […]
2007: gsport in pics!
Last October, gsport launched a three-part series focusing on the benefits of playing sport. In our first article, we considered the question of Health, with an emphasis on nutrition and its assistance in maintaining appropriate body weight, one benefit of regular participation in sport and physical activity.
Play Sport: How To Win Over Sponsors
Last October, gsport launched a three-part series focusing on the benefits of playing sport. In our first article, we considered the question of Health, with an emphasis on nutrition and its assistance in maintaining appropriate body weight, one benefit of regular participation in sport and physical activity.