Feeling the Unstoppable Energy of the gsport Awards

Glamour, gratitude and 20 years of making women's sport visible came together as finalists, winners and guests marked the 21st edition of the gsport Awards, held at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 8 August 2026. All Photos: Sachin du Plooy-Naran / Paul Mukwevho / (c) gsport 2026

From the red carpet to the final envelope, the 21st gsport Awards turned the Wanderers Club into a celebration of every South African sportswoman who has been seen, named and honoured across 20 years of making women’s sport visible.

The Road to the 21st gsport Awards Enters Its Final Stretch

With voting closed, the 21st annual gsport Awards campaign now leads to an unforgettable night in August to see who rises onto the stage.

From nearly 475 public nominations to a cloaked vote that closed last Friday, the road to the 21st annual gsport Awards now leads to one unforgettable night in August, where the judges’ scores and your public votes will decide who walks onto the #gsport21 stage.

Why Q2 is Your Season to Level Up

gsport Founder Kass Naidoo says performing on the field is only half the battle, urging South African women athletes to step into Q2 2026 as the CEOs of their own brands and use every platform available to them to close the visibility gap. All Photos: Envato Elements

gsport Founder Kass Naidoo says performing on the field is only half the battle, urging South African women athletes to step into Q2 as the CEOs of their own brands, including using opportunities via gsport to maximise their output in 2026.

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