Lauding October #GAL2021 Newsmakers
South African women in sport continue to dominate headlines globally, resulting in a fierce gsport Annual List for October as we gear up for the third annual newsmakers event in December.
Kayla Richards’ Olympic Dream Come True
South African physiotherapist and owner of Physio on the MOVE, Kayla Richards, has been selected as part of the medical team assisting Team SA at the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo #FBF
Elite Judging Panel for 2021 Momentum gsport Awards
Seven formidable women will drive the process to shortlist finalists for the 2021 Momentum gsport Awards as the #gsport16 elite judging panel is announced, with just days to go before nominations close #SheOwnsHerSuccess
DAZN and YouTube Globalize UEFA Women’s Champions League
Global sports streaming service, DAZN, partners YouTube to broadcast the UEFA Women’s Champions League that will make the competition live and free for fans to watch around the world for the next four seasons #gsportGlobal
African History Maker Oshoala Thrilled with Champions League Victory
Nigeria and FC Barcelona’s football star, Asisat Oshoala, is thrilled to have made global history as she became the first African to win the UEFA Women’s Champions League. #AfricaFocus #GoGirls
Schoenmaker Breaks into Top 10 Fastest All Time Performers List
South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker earned a new continental record in the women’s 200m breaststroke at SA Nationals, setting the fastest time in the world since 2017. Schoenmaker is now the 7th fastest performer of all time.
Noni Tenge to Step Up Against Unbeaten World Champ Emma Kozin
South Africa’s World Boxing Federation women’s super- welterweight world champion, Noni “She Bee Stinging” Tenge, could be on the verge of the biggest payday of her career as she is set to fight unbeaten double world champion, Emma Kozin later this year
Simone Upman Builds with the Power of Sport
Social Entrepreneur, Simone Upman, is using her passion for coaching to create more opportunities for children in the country with her sports academy.
Zinhle Ndawonde Receives Prosport International Deal Boost
Springbok Women’s player and #gsport15 Estée Lauder Style Star winner, Zinhle Ndawonde, is looking forward to the future after signing a major deal with renowned global sports management organization, Prosport International.
Shabnim Ismail Crowned Inaugural ICC Women’s Player of the Month
Accolades continue to stream in for Shabnim Ismail as the Momentum Proteas pace-bowler wins the first ever ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award for January.
Gian-Quen Isaacs Sets Sight on Beijing 2022
Four-time national Figure Skating champion, Gian-Quen Isaacs, is hoping to become the first South African ice skater to qualify for the Winter Olympics since 1998. She chats about her journey and growing list of achievements to date.
Steenkamp Sets Sight on Successful 2021
South African track and field athlete, Rikenette Steenkamp, takes to social media to share her plans for 2021. The 100m hurdles record holder hopes to seize every opportunity.