Saluting Industry Pioneer Kassey Belluigi
Sports PR and Sponsorship guru, Kassey Belluigi, vows to write a book about her exceptional career in the industry. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her 30-year journey and what keeps her motivated.
Tatenda Gondo Passionate About Telling Untold Stories
Zimbabwean freelance sportswriter, Tatenda Gondo, wants to turn her Sports Rifle 7/24 blog into a powerful platform, telling the stories of athletes who do not get the recognition from mainstream media. She also tells Celine Abrahams about her desire to see women take up space in leadership roles.
Justine Palframan on the Comeback
South African Olympian, Justine Palframan is hoping to qualify for the Olympic Games in Tokyo after recently celebrating 12 years for running for South Africa. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her Rio Olympic experience, breaking youth records and recovering from mental health issues.
Elana Meyer: Sport Before and After Democracy
On the eve of Freedom Day, we chat to South African running legend and 2008 gsport Hall of Fame inductee, Elana Meyer, about her decorated career, which saw her break a host of local and international records. She also tells Celine Abrahams about sport before and after SA’s readmission to the international stage.
Madibaz Swimmer Excels at Artistic Nationals
Madibaz artistic swimmer Courtney Musson returned with a haul of six medals – five silvers and one gold – from the South African championships in Durban last week.
I Have a Dream For Women in Sport
gsport member Sinethemba has a dream: That women athletes will one day receive the same support, recognition and wages as our men counterparts – She knows it will be a long time coming, but believes we can all play a part to make it happen!
No Bar Too High as Jacobs Plays for SA
Springbok women’s water polo goalkeeper, Anke Jacobs, has shown her resourcefulness by launching a CrowdFunding initiative to raise funds for her upcoming World Champs trip, as SA aim to qualify for the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
Swim SA Announces Barcelona World Champs Team
Standout swim star Karin Prinsloo among the highly-competitive team of young ladies who will represent Mzansi at the FINA World Swimming Championships, in Barcelona from 19 July to 4 August.
Laureus SA Turns 10
The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation in South Africa celebrated its tenth birthday at the South African Sports Science Institute in Newlands, Cape Town. Guests included Natalie du Toit, Ilse Hayes and Bridgitte Hartley.
Results: SA vs China at the 2012 Junior Fed Cup Finals
Results of the 2012 Junior Fed Cup by BNP Paribas finals in Barcelona, Spain (South Africa vs China)
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.
ASA Announces World Junior Champs Athletes
A mix of youth and experience brings 17 women to South Africa’s combined squad of 31 athletes to contest the World Junior Championships in Barcelona, Spain, from 10-15 July.