Prudence Sekgodiso is Setting the Track Alight Ahead of Paris Olympics
Prudence Sekgodiso becomes the second fastest South African woman in the 800m – behind only the great Caster Semenya – after she finished the race in a time of 1:58:05 to book her ticket to Paris 2024
World Rugby’s WXV 2 Returns to South Africa in September
Six of the best women’s teams on the planet will return later this year for the second instalment of WXV 2, after World Rugby announced South Africa among the three host venues for their flagship annual women’s tournaments on Wednesday
Here are the Newsmakers in the #GAL2024’s First Intake
We kick off 2024 with the first intake for the gsport Annual List – #GAL2024 – with ten of the best athletic performances, whether by a team or by an individual, drawn from news reports in the gsport Newsroom for the months of November and December 2024.
Debutant Ayanda Hlubi and skipper Laura Wolvaardt Boost Proteas Women to Series-Levelling T20I Win
Debutant and Player of the Match, Ayanda Hlubi as well as captain Laura Wolvaardt inspire Proteas Women to an incredible 8-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the third and final T20I to level the series 1-all in Kimberley on Friday, 9 December
Deidre Laurens and Amy Ackerman Win Future Series Tournament’s Botswana Leg
Africa’s number 1 Doubles Badminton duo Deidre Laurens and Amy Ackerman beat the Maldives’ Razzaq twins, Aminath Nabeeha and Fathimath Nabaaha, to win the Botswana Future Series, with final leg in Cape Town holding Games ambitions
Four New Faces in Springbok Women’s Squad for Dubai SVNS
Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel has named his team for the Dubai Sevens next weekend, and the team features a mix of experience with four new faces, the uncapped quartet looking forward to their turn to wear South Africa’s green and gold
SA Badminton Champs Working Hard to Ensure They Qualify for Paris 2024
Amy Ackerman and Deidré Laurens placed first in the Women’s Doubles competition at the 2023 Algeria International Tournament in Salle Harcha-Hacene, placing them top of Africa’s pairs with an African Road 2 Paris ranking of 58
Springbok Women’s Sevens Secure Olympic Dream
The Springbok Women Sevens team have won the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens crown after beating Kenya by 12-7 in a tightly contested final, after beating Zambia 31-0 earlier on the day to contest the final in Tunisia on Sunday
Prudence Sekgodiso Secures 800m Semi-Final Spot at World Athletics Champs
South Africa’s long distance sensation and #gsport18 Emerging Athlete of the Year finalist Prudence Sekgodiso smoothly races to a spot in the 800m semi-final at the World Athletics Championships.
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Rwanda Make FIBA Women’s AfroBasket History
Hosts Rwanda make history in the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, reaching the semi-finals for the first time ever. This achievement also secures their qualification for the 2025 edition and a place in the Paris 2024 Pre-Olympics Qualifying Tournament.
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Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses Unveil Squad for Historic Women’s World Cup Debut
HISTORY IN THE MAKING! Coach Reynald Pedros reveals the powerful squad of Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses for the #FIFAWWC. Get ready to witness their debut on the global stage! 30 Days to Go!
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South Africa Qualify for Women’s Beach Games Water Polo Finals in Bali
The South African Women’s Water Polo team qualify for the Women’s Beach Games Water Polo Finals in Bali, after earning bronze at the qualification tournament in Egypt.
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