World Rankings Boost for Michaela Whitebooi and Charne Griesel at Africa Judo Open in Cameroon
SA’s sensational Judokas Michaela Whitebooi and Charne Griesel won gold at the Africa Judo Open in their respective weight categories, and the accumulated will boost their world rankings with the Paris Olympic Games around the corner
Women Leaders, Athletes, Blow the African Horn as Call for Greater Support Intensifies at gsport Business Breakfast
In a historic shift, women’s sport in South Africa takes the spotlight. From the horn sounding at the JSE, signifying a new dawn for female athletes, to poignant reflections on the journey of progress and advocacy for greater inclusivity – it’s a time of transformative change.
Whitebooi, Magerman, Joseph Headline World University Games Team
Star Judoka and 2022 Momentum gsport Awards winner, Michaela Whitebooi, will carry Team South Africa’s Flag at the World University Games in China.
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Michaela Whitebooi Moves Up the Judo World Rankings
South African judoka Michaela Whitebooi has moved up the world rankings following her performance at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Charne Griesel Claims Bronze in the Judo 52kg #B2022 Event
South Africa’s Charne Griesel adds another medal to Team South Africa’s #B2022 tally, winning bronze in the Judo 52kg event.
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Michaela Whitebooi Bags Gold at Commonwealth Games
South African judo star Michaela Whitebooi wins gold in the 48kg category, beating her opponent Shushila Devi Likmabam at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Michaela Whitebooi Clinches Bronze at Africa Champs
#GAL2020 recipient and Olympian Michaela Whitebooi clinches bronze at the Senior African Judo Championships in Algeria, saying: “One more medal added to my African Championship tally.”
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Top-Ranked Judokas to be Awarded Cash Prizes by IJF
The International Judo Federation will honour top ranked judokas as part of their reward system to the athletes at the end of every year, where they will receive a U$10,000 cash prize.
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Donne Breytenbach Claims Second Consecutive Gold in Dakar
South African judoka, Donne Breytenbach, claims second consecutive gold at the Dakar Judo African Open, a week after her victory at the Yaoundé African Open.
Judoka Donne Breytenbach Claims African Gold in Cameroon
Judoka Donne Breytenbach beat Senegal’s Oumy Kamara to claim top honours in the women’s -57 kg weight category, at the 5th edition of the African Open in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
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The Women Behind Team SA’s Tokyo 2020 Success
Behind the scenes proceedings ticked over like clockwork for Team SA as Chef de Mission, Patience Shikwambana, Chief Medical Officer, Dr Phatho Zondi and Head of Media, Bronwyn Roets assembled a successful campaign #SaturdaySmile
Michaela Whitebooi Draws Valuable Lessons from Olympic Experience
South African Olympian, Michaela Whitebooi, may not be walking away with a fairy tale book ending after her debut at the Olympics, but she has taken memories and valuable lessons to keep embarking on her Judo journey.