Talented student-athlete, Yané van der Merwe, reveals the obstacles para-athletes face and the need for investment in disability sports with the Paralympic Games in less than six months’ time.
Athletics
Top 10 Para Sports Stars to Watch
In our second GSPORT TOP 10 List of 2021, we showcase ten of best South African Para Sport stars, and share three top success tips to succeed in sport! #gsportTop10
Star-Studded Line-Up as January #GAL2021 Newsmakers Unveiled
Unveiling a star-studded January list of Newsmakers ahead of the third edition of the #GAL2021 event in December
Gerda Steyn Soars In Dubai
South Africa’s Gerda Steyn has won the 10km Super Sport Race in the UAE, as she builds up to her first major challenge of 2021, the RAK Half Marathon on 19 February.
Diana Lebo Phalula Wins Gold at CGA Champs
Boxer Athletics Club’s Diana Lebo Phalula wins gold at the annual Central Gauteng Athletics Cross Country Championships ahead of Cacisile Sosibo and twin sister, Lebogang
Yané van der Merwe Focusses on Paralympic Participation
Talented student athlete, Yané van der Merwe, shifts focus from javelin to shotput as she eyes an opportunity to represent SA at the Tokyo Paralympics. She chats about her passion for sport and drawing inspiration from wheelchair tennis champion, Kgothatso Montjane.
Gerda Steyn’s Winning Start
Nedbank Running Club’s Gerda Steyn starts off running season placing second at the Super Sports Events 5km in Dubai.
Gerda Steyn’s First Ever Comrades Marathon Experience
As athletes prepare for the 2021 Comrades Marathon this June, champion South African runner Gerda Steyn takes a trip down memory lane to the night before her first ultra race in 2015
Steenkamp Sets Sight on Successful 2021
South African track and field athlete, Rikenette Steenkamp, takes to social media to share her plans for 2021. The 100m hurdles record holder hopes to seize every opportunity.
ASA Updates Provisional Squad for World U20 Champs
Ten young women in SA’s provisional squad of 28 for the World U20 Athletics Champs in Nairobi, where age-related qualification requirements have dashed the hopes while opening the doors for younger athletes
Kesa Molotsane: From the Track to the Boardroom
South Africa’s middle-distance runner turned sport administrator, Kesa Molotsane, is eager to use her experience to grow sports in the country and make USSA reach greater heights. She chats about her passion for sport.
Helalia Johannes Sets PB to Break Age-Group Marathon Record in Valencia
Namibian long-distance runner, Helalia Johannes, ran a huge personal- and world best breaking the 40+ age group record at the Valencia Marathon where Kenyan, Peres Jepchirchir, broke the women’s course record to win gold