With the first steps to Tokyo within reach at the SASAPD Championships starting Saturday, T44 sprint and long-jump competitor Charné Felix talks to Babsie Kutwana about her Paralympic ambitions, and the challenges of being a para-athlete.
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Rising Discus Star Lesedi Khunou on Balancing Education and Sport
Rising Discus Star, Lesedi Khunou, is a firm believer in striking a balance between fulfilling her education and sport commitments. She chats to Nonto Nothana about her career and sporting heroes.
#MondayMotivation – Bouncing Back
Seasoned sprinter, Justine Palframan, has overcome major odds, returning to winning ways, with victory in the women’s 200m event at the ASA Track and Field Championships. In this week’s #MondayMotivation feature, Palframan, Tumi Mahlako and Shannon Gardiner, inspire us to bounce back to winning ways.
Olympic Bound Banele Shabangu’s Global Aspirations
Olympic bound sprinter, Banele Shabangu, is determined to become a renowned global athletics star and is well on her way to achieving her dream. She chats to Nonto Nothana about her booming career.
Legendary Rocco Meiring Developing Future SA Swimming Stars
Legendary South African swimming coach, Rocco Meiring, has over the years elevated the careers of local swimmers and is determined to produce the next generation, which currently includes champion swimmers Tatjana Schoenmaker and Kaylene Corbett. #BestMan
Sandhya Silal Changing Lives of Para-Athletes
#WCW Seasoned SA Sport Physiotherapist, Sandhya Silal, is determined to play a vital role in the careers of para-athletes as she has been included in the Paralympic team for the Tokyo Games. She chats about her career and shares advice for aspiring physiotherapists.
Sarah Taylor Returns for The Hundred Competition
Former England wicketkeeper, Sarah Taylor, is looking forward to returning to the field in The Hundred competition after retiring from international cricket in 2019
Patience Shikwambana to Chair 2023 Netball World Cup Board
Sports Minister, Nathi Mthethwa, has announced seasoned sports administrator, Patience Shikwambana, as chair of 2023 Netball World Cup Board, which also includes Netball SA President Cecilia Molokwane, NSA CEO, Blanche de la Guerre and Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Deputy DG, Sumayya Khan.
#MondayMotivation from Monyepao, Thamae and Roets
Three tips from leading women in sport to keep you motivated and on track as you chase your dreams and gold medal finishes. #MondayMotivation
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
Siya Nkosana On a Mission to Develop Eastern Province Cricketers
In our #BestMan feature, Eastern Province women’s cricket coach, Siya Nkosana, expresses his determination to develop cricketers from disadvantage areas with the province and keep the youth off the street.
New Cash Incentives on the Revised Sunshine Ladies Tour
The Sunshine Ladies Tour has been boosted with the Investec Homegrown Award that will see an SA winner take home an additional R100,000 cash prize at the Investec South African Women’s Open.