#PowerOfRecognition: Lara van Niekerk
In this #PowerOfRecognition series, gsport Content Lead Celine Abrahams catches up with 2022 Momentum gsport Awards triple winner, Lara van Niekerk, as she reflects on her #gsport17 experience and shares advice on handling the spotlight.
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Shattering Barriers: Sue Redfern Makes Cricket History
Trailblazing umpire Sue Redfern is set to make history as the first-ever female umpire in the Vitality Blast. Redfern shares her emotions and aspirations ahead of this groundbreaking match with ECB Cricket. #gsportGlobal #GoGirls
ICC Welcomes New Women Coaches to Its Growing Master Educator Programme
Following a week-long course in Dubai, the International Cricket Council announce the introduction of nine new females to its network of ICC Coach Master Educators, who will oversee the development of ICC Tutors and cricket coaches worldwide through the ICC Training and Education programme.
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History Maker Tabitha Chawinga Scoops Golden Boot Award in Serie A
Malawian international striker, Tabitha Chawinga, enters her name into Italian Serie A history books, becoming the first African player to win the Women’s Golden Boot award after scoring 23 goals in the 2022/23 season.
#gsportAfrica #gsportGlobal #GoGirls
Chen Meng and Wang Yidi Crowned Women’s Doubles Winners at World Champs
Chinese duo Chen Meng and Wang Yidi clinch the Women’s Doubles title on the penultimate day of the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships Finals at Durban ICC.
#gsportAfrica #gsportGlobal #ITTFWorlds2023 #GoGirls
Serena Williams: Sole Woman Among Forbes’ Highest-Paid Athletes List 2023
We reflect on Serena Williams being the sole woman on Forbes’ Highest-Paid Athletes List 2023, earning $45.3M in the last 12 months, discuss the gender pay gap and offer tips to boost your efforts to become financially successful as an athlete.
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Jin Young Ko Enters Founders Cup History Books
South Korea’s Jin Young Ko defeats defending champion Minjee Lee to secure a third Founders Cup title in five years, making her the only player with the most titles in the tournament’s 12-year history.
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ICC Announce Largest 100% Cricket Future Leaders Programme Intake to Date
The third edition of the International Cricket Council’s 100% Cricket Future Leaders Programme begins on 18 May, and comprises a record-breaking intake of 25 future women leaders in cricket.
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Thailand Crowned Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Champions
Thailand produce a clean sweep of victories to defeat Australia to win the Hanwha LIFEPLUS International tournament in California.
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Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce Crowned Sportswoman of the Year at Laureus World Sports Awards
Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce bags the biggest accolade of the night – Sportswoman of the Year – at the 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards.
#gsportGlobal #Laureus23 #GoGirls
Momentum Proteas All-Rounder Chloe Tryon Signs for Northern Diamonds
Momentum Proteas all-rounder Chloe Tryon secures a deal with Northern Diamonds. Tryon is in line to make her debut in Saturday’s season opener against Western Storm at Headingley.
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Ally Financial Increases Investment in Women’s Sport
United States-based Ally Financial increases its investment in women’s sport, signing a multi-year agreement with Disney’s ESPN networks.
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