Jessica Thompson Sets New SA Record, Matches African Record
Jessica Thompson set a new 50m butterfly national record and equalled the 50m backstroke African mark on Day 2 action at the Bombela Concession Company SA National Short Course Championships in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, on Friday
IOC Approves FIFA Proposal for 16 Women’s Teams at Los Angeles 2028
FIFA celebrates a historic step for women’s football at the LA28 Olympic Games with news of the IOC’s approval of the proposal that the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament will be expanded to 16 nations for the first time.
Incoming History-Making IOC President, Kirsty Coventry: “This is Our Time”
From Penny Heyns to Didier Drogba, congratulations pour in for history making new IOC President, Kirsty Coventry, who becomes the first woman and first African to lead the Olympic movement.
Paris Paralympic Games Comes to Celebratory Conclusion
Hailed as a massive success, Paris 2024 Paralympic Games came to a suitably celebratory conclusion with a festive closing ceremony at a soggy Stade de France in the French capital on Sunday night
Olympian Marsha Cox Reflects on the #PowerOfRecognition as She Heads to 2024 Paris
After having enjoyed a distinguished career on the field, former SA Hockey captain Marsha Cox is making the most of opportunities since her retirement, and is excited about her upcoming Liaison Officer role with the Olympic Broadcast Services in Paris
SA to Start Paris 2024 Olympic Hockey Matches against Australia on 28 July
The IOC and the FIH have announced South African women’s group-stage fixtures at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, with the opening tie against Australia on 28 July followed by pool matches against Argentina, Great Britain, Spain and the USA to follow
SA Junior National Rowing Head Coach Caitlin Dace Keen to Implement WISH Program Learnings
As Head Coach of the SA Junior National Rowing team, Caitlin Dace it committed to implementing progress after she was part of the University of Hertfordshire Women in Sport High Performance Program aimed at promoting gender equality in sport and coaching
Coventry Appointed Chair of IOC Coordination Commission for Brisbane 2032
The International Olympic Committee has appointed five-time Zimbabwean Olympian, Kirsty Coventry, to chair the IOC Coordination Commission for Brisbane 2032.
Phumelela Mbande to Carry SA Flag at Opening Olympics Ceremony
Women’s hockey goalkeeper, Phumelela Mbande, will carry South Africa’s flag at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games on Friday #gsportGlobal #Tokyo2020
Bridgitte Hartley Aiming to Enhance Athletes’ Olympic Journey
Three-time Olympian and 2012 bronze medalist, Bridgitte Hartley, makes her fourth appearance at the Olympics, this time she is part of a group of 30 individuals, looking to be elected as one of the four candidates to join the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes Commission #MondayMotivation
Semenya and Xaba Refocus on Africa Champs for Olympics Qualification
SA’s Track and Field superstars Caster Semenya and Glenrose Xaba narrowly miss out on qualifying for the Olympic Games at the BackTrack Newton Classic Qualifier in Durban, look forward to running a qualifying time at the African Continental Champs.
SASCOC Prepares Team SA for Olympic and Paralympic Games
SASCOC reassures athletes that there is full focus on preparing for the successful delivery of Team SA to both the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo in July.