Elated Ethiopian Star Selam Gebre Wins Jozi Spar Grand Prix

Ethiopian Selam Gebre of Nedbank won the Jozi SPAR Grand Prix at Marks Park Sporting Club in Emmarentia on Sunday, 1 October 2023. Picture Credit: Reg Caldecott

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World Cup Winner Zeenat Simjee Champions Sports Nutrition

2019 Springboks Rugby World Cup winning dietician, Zeenat Simjee, is on a mission to drive awareness on the importance of sports teams investing in dieticians for athlete development. Photo: Springboks (Twitter)

Rugby World Cup winning Springboks dietician, Zeenat Simjee, believes it is important for sports teams to invest in dieticians for athlete development. In this profile interview with with Koketso Kgogome, she reflects on her journey and addresses the common misconceptions about her profession.

Monyepao: A Sports Leader on the Rise

TuksSport Deputy Director, Lydia Monyepao, is chasing big leadership dreams after recently making the shortlist for the South African Football Association CEO post. Photo: Reg Caldecott

Former Banyana Banyana player turned corporate star, Lydia Monyepao, is a sports leader on the rise. Recently making the shortlist for the SAFA CEO position has inspired this change maker to dream bigger, as she tells Celine Abrahams.

Geraldine Pillay Moulding Next Generation of SA Athletes

Legendary South African sprinter, Geraldine Pillay, is passionate about giving back to her community of Macassar to inspire the next generation of athletes. Pillay spoke to Celine Abrahams about her career post-apartheid, and encourages SA Olympic athletes to use COVID-19 lockdown to sharpen their skills.

Giving Children a Sporting Chance

The Kellogg’s® Health of the Nation 50-Hour Sports Challenge is the largest event of its kind in South Africa. The Challenge takes place at the Southern Suburbs Sport and Recreation Centre in Rosettenville, from January 25, and in Cape Town at the Western Cape Sports School, in Kuils River, from February 15.

Are Low GI Diets Any Good?

Developed by a Dr David Jenkins in the early eighties to help diabetics stabilize their blood-sugar levels, the Glycaemic Index (GI) has revolutionised the diet industry, with many nutritionists now advocating it as the best way to stabilize blood-sugar levels, increase energy levels and of course encourage fat loss.

The Penny Heyns Series: Doping and Sport Supplements

The values of good sportsmanship, honesty and fair play lie very close to my heart. My personal view as an athlete was that I had a responsibility toward myself, my Creator, and my peers and family, etc., to develop my talents to the maximum and in so doing, to always play the game honestly. 

Last-Minute Cycle Training Tips

For a Ride with a Smile, Pedal Power Association’s David Bellairs recommends a focus on preparation for the Coronation Double Century. Approximately 2,000 cyclists from around the country will descend upon the Overberg town of Swellendam for the Coronation Double Century on Saturday, 24 November. 

Play Sport: For Health

Sport has a major impact on communities, and can be the key difference in creating a healthy and sustainable community life, as pointed out in the 2002 Ministerial Task Team on Sport (A High Performance Sports System for SA).

Why We Play Sport!

Since September last year gsport has been running a poll on the website asking you why you play sport. Was it for the love of the game, for that winning feeling, to keep in shape, for the social vibe, or for the money? Nearly 55% of you said you played sport because you loved it, […]

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