Weekend Sports News 30 July 2018
gsport’s video wrap of the best of the weekend’s sports news, on Monday 30 July, 2018
SC Heerenveen Vrouwen Signs Banyana No. 1 Keeper
Roxanne Barker, the number one goalkeeper of the South African Senior Women’s National Team, Banyana Banyana, has signed a one-year contract with Dutch club SC Heerenveen Vrouwen.
Rio Qualification Rewards Hartley’s Blonde Ambition
If you were to meet Bridgitte Hartley, she may describe herself as an optimistic blonde with a flair for sport. What she won’t readily tell you is that in 2012, she made history at the Olympics when she bagged bronze in the K1 500m final. It was South Africa’s first ever canoeing Olympic medal, and Hartley’s […]
Mangisa Out to Cement Her Place
Sanani Mangisa has been in the national women’s hockey squad setup for 6 years, and the country’s no. 1 keeper for the past 6 months. gsport talks to Sanani ahead of the prestigious Investec Challenge starting in Cape Town on Monday, featuring hosts South Africa, England, Australia and world champions, Holland.
Impressive Win for SA Hockey
The SPAR Hockey Festival at the University of Stellenbosch Astro Complex ended with a spectacular win for the home team, triumphing 5-1 over Canada. SPAR South Africa was thoroughly impressive on the night showing how much they have improved as a consequence of sustained international exposure.