Here are gsport’s October 2023 Newsmakers!
gsport is delighted to announce the ten South African individuals and teams unveiled as its October’s Newsmakers, who now join those already in consideration for national acclaim at gsport’s year-end gsport Annual List, early in December.
Breathtaking Biles Twists and Twirls to record sixth World All-Round Title
US Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles announced her return to international competition by claiming a record sixth World All-Round title at the 52nd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, on Friday, 6 October 2023 in Antwerp, Belgium
Caitlin Rooskrantz Books Ticket to 2024 Paris Olympics
Caitlin Rooskrantz has secured her ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Rooskrantz also led her team to a remarkable 19th place finish at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium
Simone Biles Makes Historic Return to Gymnastics
Simone Biles smashes a 90-year record after winning her eighth all-round title at the U.S Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, California. This follows a return from a 2-year hiatus to focus on her mental health.
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Markiska Venter Claims the Ath Open Doubles Title in Belgium
Second seeds Mariska Venter and French partner Emmanuelle Morch claimed their first ITU level 3 title as a pair, when they beat Macarena Cabrillana and Michaela Spaanstra to win the Ath Open doubles title in Belgium on Saturday
Venter Defends Memorial Jens Open Doubles Title in Antwerp
World no. 58 and rising SA wheelchair tennis champ Mariska Venter made it to the singles final of the Memorial Jens Open, and paired up with Donna Jansen to defend her doubles crown, in Antwerp on Sunday.
Beckett Leads SA at Gymnastics World Champs
Kirsten Beckett lead the SA contingent at the 44th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships currently underway in Antwerp, Belgium
So Close Yet So Far in Antwerp
No less than 11 excellent scoring opportunities to three in a dominant second half did not materialise into goals for the disappointed Investec South Africa women’s hockey team as they went down 3-1 to a Belgium team that put their body and soul into defending a 2-1 half-time lead, and turned it into a 3-1 series-equalling victory in the third and final Test in Antwerp on Monday.
SA Look for 2-Nil Advantage vs Belgium in Euro Tour
The Investec South Africa women’s hockey team get the opportunity to go 2-0 up in the three-Test series against Belgium this afternoon, when they meet in the second Test at Royal Beerschot Hockey Centre in Antwerp (3pm, SA time) on Sunday.
Belgium Raise Game to Draw Second Test
The Investec South Africa women’s hockey team drew the exciting second Test against Belgium 2-2 at Royal Beerschot Hockey Centre in Antwerp on Sunday.
Eight-Match Supreme Test Tour Starts with Belgium
The Investec South Africa women’s hockey team embark on the first of an arduous eight Test matches in nine days when they take on Belgium at the impressive Royal Beerschot Hockey Centre in Antwerp Belgium at 3 pm Saturday.
Supreme Test Tour Starts with Confident Win over Belgium
The Investec South Africa women’s hockey team were in unstoppable mood at the Royal Beerschot Hockey Centre in Antwerp, Belgium Saturday, beating Belgium 4-1 in the first of three Tests after leading 1-0 at half-time.