South Africa’s Women Sign Off with Eleven Glasgow Medals

Jo-Ané du Plessis finished sixth in the women's javelin final three months after back surgery, a defining image of courage as South Africa's women closed the 2026 Commonwealth Games with eleven medals in Glasgow, Scotland on Sunday, 2 August 2026. All Photos: Charmaine Botes Visser / Team SA

The curtain has fallen on Glasgow 2026, with Jo-Ané du Plessis’ courageous javelin sixth three months after surgery, Skye Knoester’s four-fight debut and eleven medals from South Africa’s women lighting up a 28-medal Games for Team SA!

Record-Breaker Aimee Canny Ready for the Glasgow Games

Aimee Canny heads to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games as one of South Africa's brightest medal hopes after winning four titles with four qualifying times at the SA National Aquatic Championships in April. All Photos: Supplied

From the Knysna Dragons to swimming’s biggest stages, Aimee Canny talks to gsport about her record-breaking rise, her Virginia dynasty years and the Glasgow Commonwealth Games campaign that could deliver her first senior international medal.

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