Women’s hockey goalkeeper, Phumelela Mbande, will carry South Africa’s flag at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games on Friday #gsportGlobal #Tokyo2020
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Bianca Wood Appeals for Donations for Junior Africa Cup Participation
South African field hockey player, Bianca Wood, has made a call out to the public for donations as she aims to represent the country at the Junior Africa Cup in Namibia in August #GoGirls
Celebrating #gsportTop10 Sports Dads on Father’s Day
On this #FathersDay, we honour ten leading dads who are playing their part to shape their daughters’ journeys as they own their success on the sporting field. #SheOwnsHerSuccess
Onthatile Zulu Sets Sight on Successful Olympics Participation
Youth hockey star, Onthatile Zulu, is living her hockey dream, as she tells Nonto Nothana about her rise from Varsity Cup to the Team SA Olympic squad. #WCW
SA Women’s Hockey Team Prepare for Olympics Participation
The South African Women’s Hockey team that has been selected to represent the country at the Tokyo Olympic Games are well underway with their preparations ahead of the global event. #GoGirls
Moolman-Pasio, Mbande and Chelius Proud to Fly the Flag in Tokyo
South Africa’s Olympic-bound athletes, Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio, Phumelela Mbande and Emma Chelius share their excitement on their selection to Team South Africa to represent the country at the Tokyo Games this July
SASCOC Announces 27 Women in First Batch of Athletes for Tokyo
SASCOC announces its initial Team SA squad including 27 women athletes who have earned call-up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games starting end July in Japan
Grantleigh College Reclaims North Coast Schools Hockey Regional Title
After a two year break, Grantleigh College reclaimed the North Coast Regional title of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Hockey Challenge for the fourth time. #GoGirls
Annelize Rostron Set for First Major Tournament at Tokyo Olympics
South African hockey umpire, Annelize Rostron, will represent the country at the Tokyo Olympic Games as she has joins the list of officials for the prestigious event.
How Hockey Shapes Phumelela Mbande’s Life
Phumelela Mbande has a winning attitude which has seen her rise up in South African hockey and also forge a career as a chartered accountant. In this heart to heart chat with gsport Editor, Kass Naidoo, Mbande reveals the joy hockey brings her and her goal to inspire a new generation of hockey stars. #BigInterview
First Madison Square Garden Pro Game Grows Visibility of Ice Hockey
Women’s History Month sees growth and visibility of women’s hockey as Madison Square Garden hosted a professional game for the first time, which was also broadcast live on national television.
Zimbabwe’s Sarah Bennett’s Rise to Olympics Recognition
Zimbabwean blogger Tatenda Gondo marvels at hockey official Sarah Bennett’s transformation in the game that has seen her move from national team goalkeeper to an official FIH accredited umpire. Gondo highlights Bennett’s rise to Tokyo Olympics call-up.