Impact of Covid-19 on Teenage Girls’ Physical and Mental Health
A recent study by Women in Sport and Comic Relief shows that the Covid-19 lockdown period has led girls to recognize the value of exercise for physical and mental health. #gsportGlobal
Nel Races to 400m Hurdles Victory at ASA Athletix Invitational
South African Olympic athlete, Wenda Nel holds off a tough battle against Taylon Bieldt to win the 400m hurdles race at the ASA Athletix Invitational Meet on Tuesday.
How Keeping its Lockdown Promise Boosted gsport’s Game
#OnThisDay One year ago, the gsport team challenged itself to tell one story a day to get us through the Covid-19 lockdown. A year later, we have settled into a new rhythm and have expanded our scope to successfully include African and global news. gsport Editor Kass Naidoo shares her thoughts. #ChooseDay
Dusi First for Trailblazer Aadila Kadjee
Canoe enthusiast, Aadila Kajee, could become the first Indian woman to take on the epic three-day MyLife Dusi Canoe Marathon next Saturday.
#SundayRead – Cindy Booi: A Sports Leader On and Off the Field
Springbok Women’s captain, Nolusindiso Booi, returns from injury to lead the national women’s rugby team as preparations continue for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. She chats about the team and her journey to date.
International Netball Set to Resume in Cape Town end March
Netball South Africa announces resumes competition with the SPAR Challenge to see action between the Proteas, the President’s XII, the Baby Proteas u21’s, Uganda’s She Cranes and possibly also including Namibia in Cape Town from 24 March
Gerda Steyn Soars In Dubai
South Africa’s Gerda Steyn has won the 10km Super Sport Race in the UAE, as she builds up to her first major challenge of 2021, the RAK Half Marathon on 19 February.
Leaders Insist Tokyo Olympic Games will be Staged
The delayed Tokyo Olympic Games is scheduled to take place from Friday, 23 July to Sunday, 8 August 2021. Photo: Pixabay
Diana Lebo Phalula Wins Gold at CGA Champs
Boxer Athletics Club’s Diana Lebo Phalula wins gold at the annual Central Gauteng Athletics Cross Country Championships ahead of Cacisile Sosibo and twin sister, Lebogang
Canoeing SA Amends Calendar
Canoeing South Africa president Kim Pople confirms that the sports federation will amend its 2021 race calendar to ensure full compliance with lockdown restrictions to combat spread of the ongoing Covid-19 virus
Kayla Richards Ready to Step onto Olympic Stage
USSA Physiotherapist and owner of MOVE, Kayla Richards, is eagerly awaiting the Olympic Games to practice her craft once again. She chats about her passion for sport and irons out the misconceptions about the industry.
Netball Gets Green Light to Resume Play
Telkom Netball League and other sizzling action set to return as Minister Nathi Mthethwa gives netball the green light to resume play.