Viljoen Produces Sterling Effort at First ASA Athletix Invitational
African javelin record holder, Sunette Viljoen’s 58.00m effort to edge out former European junior champion, Nikol Tabackova, of the Czech Republic, made headlines at the first ASA Athletix Invitational Meet in Roodepoort
Tokyo-bound Yané van der Merwe Encourages Investment in Para Sports
Talented student-athlete, Yané van der Merwe, reveals the obstacles para-athletes face and the need for investment in disability sports with the Paralympic Games in less than six months’ time.
Top 10 Para Sports Stars to Watch
In our second GSPORT TOP 10 List of 2021, we showcase ten of best South African Para Sport stars, and share three top success tips to succeed in sport! #gsportTop10
Yané van der Merwe Focusses on Paralympic Participation
Talented student athlete, Yané van der Merwe, shifts focus from javelin to shotput as she eyes an opportunity to represent SA at the Tokyo Paralympics. She chats about her passion for sport and drawing inspiration from wheelchair tennis champion, Kgothatso Montjane.
Eloise Webb’s Impressive Sporting Résumé
Springbok Women’s fullback, Eloise Webb, is an all-round athlete boasting national colours in cricket and javelin, not to mention major cred in netball, and talks about choosing rugby as a professional athlete.
Tazmin Brits Honours Second Chance at Life
South African cricketer, Tazmin Brits was at the prime of her javelin career when a serious car accident left her hospitalised for two months and ended her Olympics dream. She chats to Celine Abrahams about finding a new lease on life and future aspirations.
Pukke Sports’ Vision for Women in Sport
Pukke Sport have women participating competitively in 19 to 24 active sporting codes as their vision entails equal participation
UJ Para-Athlete Sets New SA Javelin Record
Having set a new national U20 javelin record at the SA Athletics Championships last month, UJ para athlete Yane van der Merwe is now looking forward to the World Para Athletics Junior Champs, in Switzerland from 1 August
Caster Semenya Double National Champion
The 2019 Sizwe Medical Fund & 3SixtyLife ASA Senior Track & Field and Combined Events Championships at the Germiston Athletics Stadium rang in a host of new champions, with double national champ Caster Semenya leading the way with titles in the 1500 and 5000m distances
Senior Track, Field and Combined Events Championships End in Fireworks
The final day of the 2019 Sizwe Medical Fund and 3SixtyLife ASA Senior Track, Field & Combined Events Champs saw javelin throw queen Sunette Viljoen clinch her 13th South African title at the Germiston Athletics Stadium on Saturday.
Showtime for World Stars at ASA Senior Track & Field Champs
World champion Caster Semenya is a key drawcard in the hunt for national titles this week after being included in the entry lists for the Sizwe Medical Fund and 3SixtyLife ASA Senior Track & Field and Combined Events Champs, at the Germiston Athletics Stadium from Thursday 25 until Saturday 27 April, 2019.
Celebrating SA’s Magnificent Olympic Seven
In celebration of Olympic Day in South Africa, gsport pays tribute to our Magnificent Olympic Seven who have proudly won 11 medals in green and gold at the highest level