Women in Sport Champion Mental Health

The host of the Girls Only Project podcast, international rowing star Lee-Anne Persse has had opportunity to reflect on the struggles she’s had with retirement during COVID: “I often forget to celebrate what I have achieved, and I am really proud of what I have achieved in my sporting career.” Photo: Lee-Anne Persse (Twitter)

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, five courageous women in sport encourage us to acknowledge our mental health struggles, seek help, and put routines in place. #LeeAnnPersse, #ElaMeiring, #NandiTshabalala, #JuanitaKhumalo, #DrKoketjoTsebe @TheSADAG

Ela Meiring Wins Self Confidence Battle

Inspirational junior athlete, Ela Meiring, has urged those battling mental health issues to seek urgent help and not be afraid to talk openly about what they are going through. Photo: Ela Meiring (Instagram)

Rising woman in sport, Ela Meiring, courageously shares her journey to self confidence in the hope of inspiring those battling mental health issues. #MondayMotivation #GoGirls

30 Days of Youth Inspiration

For #YouthMonth we challenged ourselves to keep telling one powerful story a day during the lockdown, to play our part in shining the spotlight on our rising women in sport, both on and off the field.

Ela Meiring’s Running Miracle

Ela Meiring competing as a junior in the Cape Peninsula 21km. After a life-changing minibus accident, she is able to view the privilege of running with new eyes. Photo: Supplied

Seventeen year-old junior athlete, Ela Meiring, survived a near death experience and only weeks later competed in the Comrades Race the Legends event, an experience which has reignited her big dream of running the 2023 Comrades Marathon.

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