During the month of June, South African women in sport continued to punch above their weight globally, to raise their hand for inclusion in the monthly #GAL2022 Newsmakers list, powered by the Momentum gsport Newsroom.
Locally, Border Ladies stamped their authority in the Women’s Rugby Premier Division to ensure that they retain their league title in thrilling fashion in the final against DHL Western Province.
The Telkom Netball League was a stellar campaign which saw the Eastern Cape Aloes defend their Division 2 title, while Golden Fireballs made history winning their first-ever Division 1 crown.
Making waves abroad, sprint sensation Carina Horn set a new 100m world qualifying time in Spain, while swim star, Lara van Niekerk became the second SA woman swimmer to win a medal at the FINA World Championships.
Scroll down to click through to the updates featuring the full list of Newsmakers below!
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Top 10 June 2022 Newsmakers Intake for #GAL2022
Border Ladies – Retain Women’s Premier Division Title
Border Ladies Retain Premier Division Crown in Thrilling Fashion
Carina Horn – Sets New 100m World Qualifying Time in Spain
Eastern Cape Aloes – Defend TNL Division 2 Title
Glenrose Xaba – Defends ASA Half Marathon Title
Golden Fireballs – Win First-Ever TNL Division 1 Crown
Golden Fireballs Dethrone Jaguars to Win Historic Maiden Title
Jessica Wade – Signs for Emek Hefer Women’s Football Club in Israel
Lara van Niekerk – Becomes 2nd SA Woman Swimmer to Win a Medal at FINA World Champs
Lwandile Simelane – Appointed Team SA Chef de Mission for Commonwealth Games
Mignon du Preez – Appointed Consultant at Fairbreak Global
Prolific Batter Mignon du Preez Joins Fairbreak Global Management Team
Momentum Proteas – Clinch T20I and ODI Series Victories Over Ireland
Ismail Shines as Momentum Proteas Complete ODI Series Whitewash Over Ireland
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