Athletes and Sponsors Gather to Drive Support for Women’s Sport at the gsport Business Breakfast 2024
It was another momentous morning for gsport. Athletes and sponsors gathered to open the Markets at the JSE as the work continues to bridge the gap when it comes to funding in women’s sport
Former Springbok Women’s Rugby Captain Mandisa Williams Inducted into the gsport Hall of Fame
Former Springbok Women’s Rugby captain Mandisa Williams has been inducted as the 2024 gsport Hall of Famer in a beautiful ceremony in Johannesburg on Wednesday ahead of the 2024 Momentum gsport Awards on Thursday evening
A Third Narrow Hockey Loss in Paris as Tatjana Smith and Kaylene Corbett Qualify for the 200m Breaststroke Final
Tatjana Smith was all smiles despite finishing second to the USA’s Kate Douglass in her semifinal of the 200m breaststroke at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday night, as she and her training partner Kaylene Corbett both qualify for Thursday’s final.
18 Years of Boosting Corporate Support for Women’s Sport
With the gsport initiative about to celebrate its eighteenth birthday (!) Founder Kass Naidoo reflects on the journey of taking consistent action to increase value in women’s sport and attract more corporate support.
South Africa Rejoices after Tatjana Smith Wins 100m Breaststroke Gold in Paris on Monday Night
Tatjana Smith quenched the thirst of South Africa for silverware when she beat China’s silver medalist Tang Qianting and Ireland’s bronze medal winner Mona McSharry for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games 100m breaststroke title in Paris on Monday
Caster Semenya Excited Ahead of Debut Olympic Games Broadcasting Stint
SuperSport has announced former SA 800m track star Caster Semenya in her first stint in broadcasting, alongside the familiar Penny Heyns and a formidable lineup of iconic South Africa athletes as analysts for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
“Just Go Out and Do It!” – Vet Sports Journalist Jane Bramley Urges Young Reporters to be Tenacious
Jane Bramley is utterly pleased that women are now ubiquitous in the sports media industry and she is urging young female sports journalists to remain tenacious in their efforts.
Hockey Star Phumelela Mbande Embraces Motherhood
Former SA Women’s Hockey goalkeeper, Phumelela Hlophe, recently added ‘Mom’ to her bio. As she embraces her new role, Hlophe discusses how professionalising women’s sport would be a game-changer for mom elite athletes
Penny Heyns’ Atlanta 1996 Double Gold Medals Marks SA’s Greatest Moment in Sport in 30 Years of Democracy
Legendary South African swim star Penny Heyns’ twin gold medals at the Atlanta USA Olympic Games in 1996 have been recognised as the Greatest Moment in Women’s Sport since the dawn of democracy in South Africa
Olympic Legend Penny Heyns: “The Most Critical Component of Leadership is Humility and Good Sportsmanship”
One of South Africa’s most decorated Olympians Penny Heyns tells gsport Senior Writer Lonwabo Nkohla that the most critical component of leadership is humility and good sportsmanship. The double Olympian encourages everyone to view pressure as privilege, a lesson not only applicable in sport.
Team SA Gears Up for Another Large African Games Medal Haul in Ghana
Featuring a mix of youth and experience, the African Games will be a stepping stone towards bigger accomplishjments for the younger members of the Team SA, with the squad gunning for another big medal haul in Ghana, from 8-23 March 2024.
South African Road Running Legend Blanche Moila Inducted into gsport Hall of Fame
South African road running legend Blanche Moila was honoured and celebrated at a luncheon in a prestigious event in Sandton, as she was inducted as the 18th gsport Hall of Famer!
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