Donné Breytenbach Claims South Africa’s First Judo Medal in Glasgow
Donné Breytenbach’s 33-second ippon sealed South Africa’s first judo medal of the Games, while Elmere van der Berg shot 48 from 49 as the netballers beat Uganda 62-54 to claim fifth and settle an African rivalry in Glasgow, Scotland on Friday.
Tayla Kavanagh Breaks 15 Minutes to Storm to 5000m PB in Games Debut
Tayla Kavanagh crowned her Commonwealth Games debut with a 14:58.49 personal best in the 5000m final, on a day when England’s fightback ended the netballers’ semi-final dream and Marione Fourie missed hurdles bronze by six hundredths.
Erin Gallagher Grabs Bronze by a Hundredth for Her Third Glasgow Medal
Erin Gallagher’s fighting 100m butterfly bronze made it three medals in her farewell Games, and tonight Lara van Niekerk defends her 50m breaststroke crown with Olivia Nel chasing more backstroke glory and the unbeaten netballers facing Northern Ireland.
Aimee Canny Claims Silver as Olivia Nel Breaks National Record for Bronze
From Aimee Canny’s 100m breaststroke silver and Olivia Nel’s national record bronze at Tollcross to a record netball demolition of Tonga, Sunday belonged to South Africa’s women, and Monday brings even more Team South Africa opportunities.
Team SA Names Women-Majority Squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
As Team SA counts down to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the women of the squad take centre stage, with Swimming, Netball and Athletics sending the largest team contingents as SA readies to make its mark on the global stage.
SASCOC Announces Final Team for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
SASCOC has confirmed the final Team South Africa squad to attend the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris from 28 August to 8 September, with the notable inclusions of Kgothatso Montjane and Kirsty Weir
SASCOC Unveils Initial Team SA for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Also on Olympic Incentives Model
South Africa’s initial Team SA for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games has been unveiled, and SASCOC has confirmed the financial incentives that will apply to athletes who medal at the upcoming Games in Paris
Simoné Kruger Breaks Own Discus Throw Record for World Para Champs Gold Medal in Japan
Simoné Kruger has won the women’s Discus Throw for South Africa’s second gold medal at the Kobe 2024 World Para Athletics Championships, breaking her own 2023 record to finish top of the podium in Japan on Saturday
Unstoppable Hannah Cockroft Strikes Gold Again at World Para Athletics
British Wheelchair racer Hannah Cockroft admits the mark is on her back after lighting up the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan, securing her seventh T34 100m title ahead of the Paris Paralympics in July
Early Medals for Team SA at Kobe 2024 Para Athletics World Champs
Liezel Gouws set a season’s best in the Women’s 400m T37 and Louzanne Coetzee took bronze in the Women’s 1500m T11 final on Day 1 of the Para Athletics World Champs in Kobe from 17 – 25 May
Simoné Kruger Breaks SA and African Records at SASAPD Champs
South Africa’s Simoné Kruger top performs on Day 1 and 2 of the 2022 Toyota SASAPD National Championships at Germiston Stadium.
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Liezel Gouws sets eyes on Paralympic Games Podium
Paralympic T37 athlete, Liezel Gouws, is aiming to use her sporting career to open doors for other disabled athletes who dream of becoming sport stars.
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