How Elite South African Athletes are Chasing Excellence for a Historic 2026
From water polo pools to the powerlifting platform and the esports arena, South African athletes Esihle Zondo, Lindiwe Mchunu, and Jayna Bhula are geared for an exceptional 2026 as they pursue world-class achievements.
Ashley Gindre Urges Sponsors to Help Young Skaters Realise Their Dreams
Skater Ashley Gindre hopes to represent South Africa at the Olympics one day, and the 10-year-old is chasing her dreams with dedication, recently grabbing the Bowl Skate Jam U16 division’s silver medal during the mid-year school holidays in Ballito.
“Sponsorship is One of the Hardest Things I Have Faced” – SA Powerlifter Lindiwe Mchunu
Having broken the South African Deadlift and African Open Bench Press records recently in Germany, KwaZulu-Natal powerlifter Lindiwe Mchunu is calling all sponsors who are keen to back a dedicated, hardworking athlete who is pursuing greatness.
Powerlifter Megan Wright Looking for Sponsors to Compete on the World Stage
Megan Wright reached sensational heights in the short time since she became a Powerlifter, but she needs our help to represent South Africa at the IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships in Germany next month.
“We are a Sure Investment” – #IWD2025 SA Sportswomen Empower One Another
The world celebrated International Women’s Day on Saturday, and South African sports women put their best foot forward as they look to empower their fellow female counterparts.
Nicole Coopoosamy Wants to Help Powerlifting Become Well-Funded
Nicole Coopoosamy has firmly cemented herself as a rising star in powerlifting and is currently raising funds to ensure she makes it to the World Championships in June. #gsportGlobal
“Insane to Feel so Strong and Empowered” … Powerlifting Star Lily Day Calls on Girls and Women to Join Her
From novice to world champion inside of two years – Cape Town scholar Lily Day is a trailblazer in powerlifting and hopes the sports code will empower girls and women to take up weights.
Ambitious Para Powerlifter Mbasa Qiligele Targets Paralympic Games
With her eyes on making it to the Paralympic Games one day, Gqeberha-born para powerlifter Mbasa Qilingele prepares for Commonwealth Paraplegic Games in Birmingham this August
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Tijani Earns Nigeria’s First Gold Medal at Paralympic Games
Nigeria’s female powerlifting athlete, Latifat Tijani, won the country’s first gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games, lifting 107kg to beat China’s Zhe Cui #gsportAfrica #SaturdaySmile
Maria Combrink Set Sight on Building on World Record Success
Champion para-athlete, Maria Combrink, set a new World Record in the Women’s F64 Shot-Put event at the recently concluded Toyota SASAPD Championships and is looking forward to building on her success. #GoGirls #ParaSport
Record Lift for Little Master
Miriam Sinclair, captured in this picture in earnest mental preparation for the final step in a deadlift attempt on the big stage, is an accomplished powerlifter with international accolades. South Africa’s Dr. Miriam Sinclair has returned home from the Czech Republic having placed second overall to win the silver medal in the World Masters Powerlifting […]
Second Win for Powerlifting Champ
Hard work has once again paid off for Powerlifting Gold Medalist Christine Mhlongo of Daveyton, who won her second Mayarol Achievers Award this weekend.