Gregory’s got no doubts about Dublin
A new-look Investec South Africa women’s hockey team will head to Dublin, Ireland for the Champions Challenge, an opportunity for new caps Lillian du Plessis, Quanita Bobbs, Izelle Lategan and Tanya Britz, to gain international exposure ahead of their appearance for the SA U21s, at the Junior World Cup Africa Qualifier Tournament in Randburg in mid-October.
Tsoanelo’s Love Affair with Hockey
Tsoanelo Pholo is passionate about hockey. She loves playing the game, and she is equally passionate about sharing her skills and developing new talent. She is a proud South African, and fantastic role model. She spoke to gsport after being named Attacker of the Tournament at the recent Hockey IPT.
Bonnet Drafts IPT Stars for Dublin Challenge
Coach Bonnet takes on London 2012 lessons and four IPT stars en route to building the Investec South Africa women’s hockey team for 2014 Hockey World Cup in Holland, with a first stop at the 2012 Champions Challenge in Dublin, Ireland starting September
Blown Away by Birthday Blessings
The gsport4girls initiative celebrated its sixth birthday in Joburg on Monday, and the messages of support and encouragement was literally overwhelming as telephone calls, sms, facebook and twitter dedications flooded in throughout the day between stunning coverage on 2OCeansVibe online streaming radio and Joburg’s No.1 Hit Music Station, 94.7 Highveld Stereo.
Kalmer Leads gsport Birthday Tributes
Happy 6th Birthday gsport, let’s continue raising the profile of South African women in sport together!
Torrid Start for SA Women’s Hockey
The South Africa women’s hockey team have endured a torrid opening two fixtures at the London 2012 Olympic Games, with loss margins placing the team at the bottom of Group B’s log
4-Nations Loss to New Zealand
The world’s 12th-ranked SA Women’s Hockey team nearly upset 6th-ranked Black Sticks in the four-nations tournament in Bremen, Germany, in an intriguing Olympic preview
SA Show Determination Against GB
The SA women’s hockey team recorded their best result in four unofficial tests as part of their pre-Olympic Games preparations, losing 3-2 to Great Britain after conceding a 6-0 loss to the world number-four Olympic hosts a day previously.
Holland Humble SA in Opening Friendly
It was a close encounter until Holland sank four goals in last 13mins to beat the SA Women’s Hockey team 5-0 in opening pre-Olympic friendly against the reigning Olympic champs
Top Teams for pre-Olympic Hockey Tour
Coach Bonnet looking to introduce new play patterns for the SA Women’s Hockey team, to counter pressure with pressure at all times in busy pre-Olympic schedule featuring 4 unofficial tests, 5 tests
Return Home after Exceptional Tour
The South Africa women’s hockey team returns home for a three-week physical training programme, after their fourth-placed finish in London Cup concluded with assistant coach Fabian Gregory citing exceptional tournament
Holland Shade SA in Penalty Shootout
Agonisingly close London Cup semi-final loss on penalties to reigning Olympic champs Holland – after ending regular play 2-2 – shows just how ready coach Bonnet’s SA women’s hockey team is for London 2012