KG Eyeing Top Four Spot
Wheelchair Tennis SA no.1 Kgothatso KG Montjane becomes the first player from the African continent to participate in a Grand Slam, when she takes on tournament top-seed and world no. 2 Aniek van Koot in the opening round of the Australian Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships on Wednesday
Laureus SA Turns 10
The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation in South Africa celebrated its tenth birthday at the South African Sports Science Institute in Newlands, Cape Town. Guests included Natalie du Toit, Ilse Hayes and Bridgitte Hartley.
Semenya Wins SPAR gsport Athlete Award
The biggest women’s sport winners of 2012 were announced at a star-studded gathering at the prestigious Wanderers Club in Johannesburg, where Olympic silver medallist Caster Semenya was named SPAR Athlete of the Year.
London 2012 Medalists Lead OPEX Squad
SASCOC’s Operational Excellence Squad includes 12 women athletes as the country plans for even greater success at the 2016 Olympic and Paralympics in Rio.
Freestyle Gold for Natalie
Natalie du Toit has claimed her second gold medal at the Paralympic Games in London, while Shireen Sapiro claimed bronze, as Team South Africa’s medal tally went up to 15 on Tuesday night. The tally takes SA to 20th on the medals table, with three gold, five silver & seven bronze.
First Gold for Natalie
Natalie du Toit has won Team South Africa’s first gold medal at the Paralympic Games in London. The swimming legend is hunting seven gold medals as she looks to bow out in style.
Wheelchair Tennis SA Lauds Women
Wheelchair Tennis SA lauds women for their contribution in growing the sport. Special mention for South Africa’s number one women’s player, KG Montjane
Willing and Able
South African icon of Ableness, Natalie du Toit, becomes the first disabled person to carry a country’s flag at the Opening Ceremony of an Olympic Games. All pictures courtesy SASCOC For many, it’s hard to feel anything but disappointed when you review South Africa’s performance at the Beijing Olympic Games with regards to the medal […]
September 2008 gSTAR: Emily Gray
Emily Gray is the youngest member of the SA Paralympic Team and at the age of 17 she is going to compete with the world’s best Paralympics swimmers on the 13th of September in Beijing. Emily will be swimming the most inspirational 100 meters of her life.
Kelli Hauls in Four Awards
South African golfing talent Kelli Shean is becoming firm favourite of the Western Province Sportswriters Association, having won their Junior Sports Woman athlete award in 2005, and the Junior Sportswoman of the Month in 2006.