Bruce Davidson – A Game Changer and Pioneer for Women in Sport
Executive Chairman of the BLD Group, Bruce Davidson, has for decades championed the fight for equal recognition for women in sport. BLD Group celebrates its 25th birthday this year.
Simmonds Charts Return to Top 200 in Sun City
SA tennis star Chanel Simmonds aims to return to the world’s top 200, as she calls for reintroduction of SA’s Super Squad system
Top Coach Seeks Tennis Talent in Cape
Sharapova’s coach to discover SA’s grand slam potential amongst the country’s young tennis players as he conducts clinics at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport in November
Bruce the Boundary Breaker
Sunday Read: Entrepreneurial genius Bruce Davidson is the focus of gsport’s recognition of men who make significant contribution to women’s sport in South Africa. In a sector that has traditionally gained remarkably little interest, Davidson is rightly credited for moving heaven and earth to allow our sportswomen make more of their inherent participation rights.
Amanda Coetzer, the Little Assassin
As they say, all good things must come to an end! And that’s where Amanda Coetzer finds herself after a decade and a half in the glare of the sporting media’s spotlight. In a statement sent to all media houses towards the end of May, Amanda said has spoken her final public […]
Unearthing Tennis Stars
Since Amanda Coetzer’s retirement from competitive tennis, South Africa has struggled to unearth a women’s star who has been able to make it big internationally.
2007 June Woman in Media: Liryn de Jager
Liryn de Jager grew up in a sports-mad family, and for as long as she can remember, she wanted to be a sports journalist. Four years ago, Liryn got her first big break in sports journalism, and she hasn’t looked back since. In fact, the Rapport journalist is now regarded as one […]
Champs Eye 7th Coetzer Title
South African tennis great, Amanda Coetzer, has urged young girls to work hard and work smart if they want to succeed in tennis at the highest level.
Meisieskool Oranje Win Challenge
In the lead-up to her annual Tennis competition in Bloemfontein, Amanda Coetzer’s former junior girls tennis team has won the ABSA/Resolution Health Challenge.
Junior Tennis Results
Hosts Meisieskool Oranje remain unbeaten after rounds one and two of the ABSA/ Resolution Health Tennis Challenge, and also winning their first two rounds on Friday was Eikestad Laerskool, with one win each for Outeniqua and Gene Louw.
10th Amanda Coetzer Tennis Event
Former South African tennis star Amanda Coetzer and her alma mater, Oranje Meisieskool (OMS), will host the tenth Amanda Coetzer Challenge in Bloemfontein this month.