Women athletes are constantly breaking new ground with record-breaking performances, leading to a stellar third monthly intake for the gsport Annual List event in December 2022.
As we continue to highlight 10 outstanding newsmakers for the month of February, Banyana Banyana lead the way after earning a 3-1 (on aggregate) victory over Algeria to qualify for the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco.
South Africa’s Shandré Fritz and Lauren Agenbag will fly the country’s flag high at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup as they are part of the match officials for the showcase in New Zealand.
In Dublin, the Women’s Indoor Hockey team beat Ireland in the Spar Indoor Test Series, to mark a successful return to the courts.
Embarking on their journey to Spain, SWD EaGirls Duo Marlene Adams and Zandile Masuku, signed short-term professional contracts with Gaztedi Rugby Taldea.
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February 2022 Newsmakers Intake for #GAL2022
Banyana Banyana – Qualify for the African Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco
Gabriella Broadfoot – Reaches Milestone to Rank Among the World’s Top 100 Junior Girls
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup – Shandré Fritz and Lauren Agenbag Among Match Officials Selected for Women’s Cricket World Cup in New Zealand
ICC Announces Umpires Ahead of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup
Lara van Niekerk – Earns Clean Sweep Breaststroke Victories at SA Grand Prix
Marlene Adams & Zandile Masuku – SWD EaGirls Duo Sign Professional Short-Term Contracts with Gaztedi Rugby Taldea in Spain
Marlene Adams and Zandile Masuku Sign Pro Contracts in Spain
Momentum Proteas – Seal Bilateral Series Win Over West Indies
Paula Reto – Wins Sunshine Ladies Tour SuperSport Ladies Challenge
SA Indoor Hockey – Win Spar Indoor Test Series Over Ireland in Dublin
Sasol Championship – Vasco da Gama and City Lads Ladies Earn Promotion to Hollywoodbets Super League
City Lads and Vasco Da Gama Advance to Sasol League National Champs Final Round
Shirley Nekhubui – Successfully Defends Newton Classic Shootout Title