Durban Named South Africa’s Preferred 2036 Olympic Host City
SASCOC, led by Acting President Lwandile Simelane and CEO Nozipho Jafta, has named Durban as South Africa’s preferred host city for a 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games bid, a first for the African continent.
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
Brenda Marolen Wants to Continue Making a Meaningful Impact
Brenda Marolen was bestowed with the 2025 Ministerial Recognition of Excellence Award at the recent gsport Awards, and she regards it: ‘a testament to my hard work, unwavering commitment to volunteerism, and passion.’
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.
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
Decorated US Track and Field Athlete Allyson Felix Launches a Nursery for Paris Olympics
Parents at the 2024 Olympics Games can breathe a sigh of relief thanks to the hope of Allyson Felix, the decorated US track and field athlete, who has launched a first with a nursery at the Athletes Village in Paris along with Pampers
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
Historic Milestone as IOC Equals the Playing Field
IOC President Thomas Bach appoints an equal number of women and men to the IOC Commissions in 2022. #gsportGlobal
#BestMan Interview: How The Olympics Inspired Manfred Seidler
Veteran sports commentator, Manfred Seidler, is a firm supporter of women’s sport and has spent years interviewing and commentating on great achievements by South African athletes. In this #BestMan interview with Koketso Kgogome, he reflects on his journey in sport.
IGF Board Elects Annika Sörenstam as New President
The International Golf Federation Board elects 10-time Major champion and World Golf Hall of Famer, Annika Sörenstam, as IGF President.
Midweek Reads to Keep You Going
gsport selects some of the biggest stories featured on our website to inspire you as lockdown continues. Sit back, relax and enjoy!