Powerlifter Megan Wright Looking for Sponsors to Compete on the World Stage
Megan Wright reached sensational heights in the short time since she became a Powerlifter, but she needs our help to represent South Africa at the IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships in Germany next month.
Lifesaving Champ Eve Abrahams Wants to Raise the Sport’s Profile and Grow Inclusivity
Eve Abrahams, a teenager with Lifesaving literally coursing through her blood, hopes to raise the sport’s profile and inspire girls to pursue it. Like many in her family, she has excelled in the sport and hopes to inspire future generations.
Increased Women in Leadership Means More Holistic and Diverse Policies
Increasingly regarded as more than capable leaders, women are taking up sports industry leadership roles in greater numbers, a trend which is key to the sector’s growth as gsport considers what it takes to hone leadership skills.
Long-serving Boks Physio Rene Naylor Hangs Up Jersey
Award-winning Springboks Physiotherapist Rene Naylor is hanging up her jersey after being with the team since 2008. Naylor hopes she’s left the jersey in a better place, and talks with Lonwabo about welcoming women in this space
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
Paris 2024 F38 Discus Champion Simoné Kruger Wins Gold for South Africa with a New Paralympic Record
Paris 2024 F38 Discus Champion Simoné Kruger was celebrated by the whole crowd’s support at the Stade de France athletics track as she won gold for South Africa with a New Paralympic Record at the Stade de France on Friday
Unbeaten SA U12 Tennis Girls Win Gold at ITF/CAT Southern African Junior Zonal Teams’ Competition
The South African Under-12 Girls were unstoppable at the ITF/CAT Southern African Junior Zonal Teams’ Competition in Maputo, claiming the coveted gold medal as they stormed unbeaten past their opponents to the top prize
The Paris 2024 Flame Extinguished, the Flag Official Handed to Los Angeles
The Olympic flame has been extinguished and the flag officially handed over to Los Angeles, and Team SA returns to the country with three of the nation’s haul of six medals claimed by women on the team
‘gsport Award Inspires Other Women to Work Hard to be On That Stage’ – 2023 Finalist Simoné Kruger
Simoné Kruger has been nothing short of phenomenal since she burst onto the athletics stage. Her record breaking performances earned her a nomination at the 2023 gsport Awards and Kruger feels this serves as an inspiration to other women in sport.
South Africa Bring Home the Gold at College Sports Association Region V Games
Day four of the College Sports Association Region V Games was one to remember for Team South Africa who claimed gold medal winner finishes in the football, netball and basketball events
The Ebbs and Flows of Being ‘Youth’ in SA – Captured by Young gsport Award Winners
‘The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.’ These are some of the words shared by three formidable young athletes as SA celebrates Youth Day: Kaitlyn Ramduth, Alicia Khunou and Kyra van Kan.
Simoné Kruger Breaks Own Discus Throw Record for World Para Champs Gold Medal in Japan
Simoné Kruger has won the women’s Discus Throw for South Africa’s second gold medal at the Kobe 2024 World Para Athletics Championships, breaking her own 2023 record to finish top of the podium in Japan on Saturday