Kgothatso Montjane’s Star Rises Higher as She Puts SA Firmly on the Map
South Africans continue to celebrate three-time wheelchair doubles Grand Slam champion Kgothatso Montjane after she and partner Yui Kamiji made history at Wimbledon. Montjane has done well to inspire and kgothatsa (motivate) the people of Mzansi.
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
Jessica Choga Calls for More Women’s Sport Coverage as #Paris2024 Looms
The Paris Olympics is fast approaching, with the Paralympic Games following soon after. As Team SA prepares for the extravaganza, Lonwabo Nkohla highlights an integral part of the operations at SASCOC: the role of Media Liaison Jessica Choga.
Simoné Kruger and Juane le Roux among New African Records at SASAPD National Champs
Simoné Kruger, Juane le Roux and Catrien Burger secured individual highlights as Gauteng walked away the overall victors at a successful Toyota SASAPD National Championships in Bloemfontein this past weekend
Para-Athlete Refiloe Sishange Aims to Represent South Africa on the World Stage
After going to hospital due to shortness of breath shortly after birth, the Sishange family never imagined that baby Refiloe would lose her ability to walk in the process. Fast forward to 2023, this brave young woman is a para-athlete representing the Ekurhuleni Region.
SA Para Powerlifters Call for Support Ahead of World Ability Sport Games
South African Para Powerlifters call for financial backing ahead of World Ability Sport Games in Thailand this December. The event is pivotal for athlete ranking and qualification for the Paralympic Games.
Samkelisiwe Mbatha: “Nothing Comes Easy in Life”
U25 South African wheelchair basketball player Samkelisiwe Mbatha chats to gsport Writer Tlamelo Kganakga about overcoming challenges as a para athlete and her aspirations to represent South Africa at the Paralympics.
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Yané van der Merwe Eyes World Champs & Paralympic Games
Talented South African discus thrower Yané van der Merwe is setting sight on representing the country at the upcoming World Championships as well as the next two Paralympic Games.
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Amy Purdy Inducted into United States National Adaptive Sports Hall of Fame
Triple Paralympic Games medallist Amy Purdy inducted into the United States National Adaptive Sports Hall of Fame for her significant contributions as both competitor and contributor.
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SA Mark Olympic Day with Pop-Up Museum
The SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee is exhibiting a Pop-Up Museum until 26th June at the Fourways Mall Poetry Court to celebrate Olympic Day and Team South Africa
Five Women to Watch in 2022
As the year winds down and we look ahead to 2022, gsport has chosen five women in Lydia Monyepao, Miné de Klerk, Mpumi Manyisi, Nonkululeko Mlaba and Simoné Kruger who all have what it takes to rise to a winning 2022 #GoGirls!
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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