Embracing a New Season: A Fresh Start for Women in Sport
As the dawn of a new season approaches, it offers an exciting opportunity for women in sport to reflect, reset, and reimagine their goals. Whether you’re an elite athlete, a media practitioner or an administrator: Here’s a guide to embracing a new season.
SABC Woman in Radio Winner Noloyiso Bonga says She Has Been Lauded in the Community
SABC Woman in Radio winner Noloyiso Bonga has seen the #PowerOfRecognition in action since winning on the gsport stage, the uMhlobo Wenene sports radio presenter and content producer now keeps her award in the car
Tatjana Smith Wants to Lighten the Burden for the Next Generation
The 2024 Momentum Athlete of the Year winner, aquatics champ Tatjana Smith, aims to lighten the burden of those who will follow in her footsteps following her retirement from competitive swimming after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Finalists and Winners Own Their Success at #gsport19
Under the shimmering lights of the prestigious Wanderers Club in Johannesburg, the 2024 Momentum gsport Awards became a dazzling celebration of triumph, determination, and the unstoppable rise of women in sport as finalists and winners basked in the Power of Recognition
Michaela Whitebooi: Shattering Barriers, Inspiring Future Judoka, and Creating a Legacy for Young Girls
Michaela Whitebooi’s judo journey on the mat began when she was just nine years old, and what started as a young girl’s curiosity about a new sport, quickly transformed into a passion that has defined Michaela’s life and career
“I don’t Look Back with Regret” Odessa Swarts Empowers Young Athletes as South Africa Celebrates Freedom Day
Popularly known as the mother of Olympic gold medal-winning runner Wayde van Niekerk and SA hockey player Kayla Swarts, Odessa Swarts – once denied opportunities being an athlete of colour, she now uses her talent to empower young women in the sport
Ayabonga Khaka Joins Star-Studded List of Athletes Sponsored by Gray-Nicolls
Star Proteas Women seam bowler Ayabonga Khaka has capped off 2023 in style, announcing her new deal with Gray-Nicolls. She says she’s excited to partner with “a long-term advocate of the women’s game.”
2023 Soweto Marathon Champ Irvette van Zyl on Recovery, Winning and Enticing 2024 Targets
Irvette van Zyl appears to be regaining her top form after overcoming a significant injury setback. Her performance at the 2023 Soweto Marathon over the weekend suggests a reversal of fortunes for this well-liked South African long-distance specialist.
Mastering The Art of Athlete Sponsorship With Emy Casaletti-Bwalya
Optimize CEO Emy Casaletti-Bwalya pictured delivering her 2023 gsport Business Breakfast keynote address on the success model behind the #RoadToGreatness campaign they leveraged to sign new sponsors for para tennis star, Kgothatso Montjane
Didintle Tlhekwe: Breaking Barriers as a Female Media Officer in Football
Uppington City Football Club Media Officer Didintle ‘Didi’ Tlhekwe talks about her journey as a woman in sports media, emphasising her education, practical experience and networking, as well as her unique role as a woman in a male-dominated industry
#BestMan Clint du Plessis Builds Future Cricket Excellent in Gqeberha
International and provincial multi-sports star Clint du Plessis is hard at work with the Gelvandale Cricket Academy developing women’s cricket excellence as head coach of the CSA Hub Ladies Team in Gqeberha
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#BestMan Jean Willers Backs Rise of Women’s Sport Leaders
Nielsen Sports South Africa MD Jean Willers is passionate about the rise of the girl child and encourages aspiring young leaders make education and skills development their focus if they are serious about getting into the business of sport
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