Laykin Rudolph Believes in the Power of Social Media to Gain Sponsorship
Versatile sport content producer, Laykin Rudolph, believes in the power of social media to assist athletes and their careers to boost personal branding. She chats to Celine Abrahams about guiding UWC rugby players to positively position themselves for future sponsorship deals.
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Tuks Basketballer Alika Meyerkort Advocates for Equality in Sport
An activist for Equality in Sport, Tuks Basketball player and MA Psychology student Alika Meyerkort advocates for equality in sport, and hopes to become a representative on the South African Women’s Basketball Association board one day
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Yoliswa Lumka on a Mission to Develop Student-Athletes
Madibaz Sport director, Yoliswa Lumka, is on a mission to develop top student-athletes in the country after being elected as chairperson of the University High Performance Sport Commission. #GoGirls
Hayley Nixon’s New Family Focus
World Surfski League Champion, Hayley Nixon, has never be so excited to miss a season of racing as she and her partner, Paul, are set to become first-time parents. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her new family focus and her plans to keep inspiring women paddlers.
“Curl It Like Chhibber”
Dalima Chhibber is one of India’s most promising footballers. Her stupendous goal against Nepal in last year’s SAFF Final caught the attention of Internet fans, who couldn’t get enough of her striking power. Now based in Canada, the talent star speaks to Kass Naidoo about her dream of leading India to FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification.
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.
Namibian Dreesbeimdieke Surges to Supersport Ladies Challenge R1 Lead
Sunshine Ladies Tour rookie Jessica Dreesbeimdieke (Namibia) took the first round lead in the SuperSport Ladies Challenge with an opening four-under-par 66, at the Wild Coast Sun Country Club.
New Kids Aim for Ladies Joburg Open Leaderboard
Bertine Strauss and rookies Lejan Lewthwaite and Carrie Park aim for Sunshine Ladies Tour leaderboard spots at Monday’s start to the Ladies Joburg Open at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club’s West Course
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, […]
Bronwyn’s Back – And that’s Good News for Netball
In May 2003, it appeared that Bronwyn Bock-Jonathan’s netball career was over. The charismatic captain of the Spar South African team which was on a tour of Australia ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in her right leg. She flew back to South Africa heavy-hearted in the knowledge that once again, she would […]
Rayana Ameeroedien: Thaiboxing Promoter
My name is Rayana Ameeroedien; professional Kickboxer and current South African Bantamweight Thaiboxing Champion. I started training in the sport of Thaiboxing (or ‘Muay Thai’, similar to Kickboxing, but where you get to use your knees and elbows in fighting) to get fit and build confidence. I’ve gained so much more in […]