Twenty Years of Making the Story Visible

gsport turns 20 on Saturday, 1 August 2026, twenty years after co-founder Kass Naidoo set out to make the story of South Africa's girls and women in sport visible. All Photos: Supplied

Twenty years ago Kass Naidoo had one idea, to make the story of South Africa’s girls and women in sport visible, and on Saturday gsport turns 20 with Penny Heyns, Kgothatso Montjane and Janine Anthony saluting the journey.

Apply to Work on the 2026 gsport Awards

Apply to be part of the team that organises the 21st gsport Awards! Pictured are (top row, from left) Jessica Mushavhathu, Natasha Petersen, Dibuseng Modise, Kass Naidoo, Anouschka Swart, Mmmathapelo Phale, Phumeza Langa, (front, stripes) Olwethu Mbanjane, Valencia Seshoene, Alicia Pillay, gsport Guest and Karabelo Duiker, following the wrap of the 2025 gsport Awards, at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 29 August 2025. Photo: Paul Mukwevho / gsport

Keen to work on the 2026 gsport Awards this August? Applications for volunteer and paid positions launch exclusively to subscribers of the free weekly gsport Newsletter – Get all the inside info here! #20YearsOfGSPORT #gsport21 #WorkersDay

Why Q2 is Your Season to Level Up

gsport Founder Kass Naidoo says performing on the field is only half the battle, urging South African women athletes to step into Q2 2026 as the CEOs of their own brands and use every platform available to them to close the visibility gap. All Photos: Envato Elements

gsport Founder Kass Naidoo says performing on the field is only half the battle, urging South African women athletes to step into Q2 as the CEOs of their own brands, including using opportunities via gsport to maximise their output in 2026.

Young Indian Cricketer Madhura Babar’s Extraordinary Story

Achieving excellence demands sacrifice, a principle well understood by teenager Madhura Babar. To pursue her dream of playing for India one day, the 13-year-old commutes six hours daily to attend practice at the Female Cricket Academy in Mumbai, an opportunity she values deeply. Photos: Supplied

Inspired by superstar Richa Ghosh, 13-year-old Indian cricketer Madhura Babar travels six hours a day to and from practice at the Female Cricket Academy in Mumbai, balancing her studies and sport with the unwavering support of her mother.

#20YearsOfgsport: A Shared Legacy, A Collective Next Chapter

gsport has become a record of moments, a space for voices, and a community built on the belief that women’s sport deserves consistent visibility, credibility, and care over the past two decades. The gsport team pictured at the conclusion of the 2025 gsport Awards, at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg, on 30 August, 2025. File Photo: Paul Mukwevho / gsport

Marking #20YearsOfgsport is a milestone that belongs to every athlete, leader, and advocate who trusted us with their journey, we invite you to stay connected as we sharpen focus on building a sustainable, independent platform for the generations to come.

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