gsport’s Third #GAL2024 Intake: 10 Standout Newsmaker Performances during February 2024

South African women athletes continued their impressive form in February 2024, achieving exceptional results across various sporting disciplines. From badminton courts to marathon routes, swimming pools to cricket pitches, these talented individuals delivered outstanding performances, inspiring the nation and securing their place in sporting history.

This edition of the #GAL2024 Newsmakers celebrates ten remarkable sporting performances during the month of February.

gsport’s January 2024 Newsmakers: Celebrating South Africa’s Sporting Excellence

We bring the news, explore the journeys, highlighting the dedication, resilience and talent that fueled their achievements. These stories showcase the growing strength of women’s sport in South Africa, demonstrating that unwavering belief and a fighting spirit can lead to success.

Throughout February, gsport presented the captivating stories of these accomplished athletes and teams. 

Here are the Newsmakers in the #GAL2024’s First Intake

From Banyana Banyana’s crucial win in the Olympic qualifiers to the Proteas Women’s historic ODI victory over Australia, these champions redefined excellence. Prepare to be impressed again by record-breaking swims, marathon finishes that defied expectations, and a courageous display on the cricket pitch.

Join us as we celebrate the achievements of these inspiring women who continue to inspire national pride and serve as role models for aspiring athletes across South Africa. Let their journeys motivate and remind us that dedication and a passion for sport can turn dreams into reality.

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The February 2024 Intake for the #GAL2024 Newsmakers

BADMINTON SOUTH AFRICA 

Badminton SA Win First Gold Since 2012 at Africa Team Championships 

Wins First African Team Gold since 2012

BANYANA BANYANA 

Banyana Banyana skipper Thembi Kgatlana Seals South Africa’s 3rd Round Olympic Qualifier Against Tanzania

Seals Third Round Olympic Qualifier 

CARLA OBERHOLZER 

Carla Oberholzer Wins Women’s National Road Title for a Second Time

Wins Women’s National Road Cycling Title

CIAN OLDKNOW

Cian Oldknow on ‘Cloud Nine’ after Sensational Zurich Marathon de Sevilla Finish

In SA’s 2nd Fastest Finish at Zurich Marathon 

ERIN GALLAGHER 

Erin Gallagher Sets New African Record on World Swimming Champs Opening Day

Sets New African Record at World Swimming Champs

KGOTHATSO MONTJANE and MARISKA VENTER

Sensational Duo Kgothatso Montjane and Mariska Venter Crowned African Champions in Nigeria

Win African Doubles Champs

KYRA VAN KAN

Kyra van Kan Wins Inaugural Africa Amateur Golf Champs By a Country Mile

Wins Inaugural African Amateur Golf Champs

MASABATA KLAAS 

Masabata Klaas Stands Up for SA on Day 1 of Only Test Match vs Australia

Breaks Through for the Proteas Women on Day One of Test Match

PROTEAS WOMEN 

Proteas Women Stun Australia in Historic First ODI Victory

Win Historic ODI Against Australia Women

TAYLA JONKER

Tayla Jonker Sets New SA Record at Aquatics World Champs in Doha

Sets New Record at World Aquatics Champs

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