Here are gsport’s October 2023 Newsmakers!
gsport is delighted to announce the ten South African individuals and teams unveiled as its October’s Newsmakers, who now join those already in consideration for national acclaim at gsport’s year-end gsport Annual List, early in December.
Courtney Westley Secures Rowing Olympic Qualification for Paris 2024
op rower Courtney Westley has qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the Women’s Single Sculls (W1X) at the African continental qualifications, at the 2023 World Rowing African Olympic and Paralympic Regatta in Tunis, Tunisia, from 23-26 October, 2023.
Kirsten MacDonald Stars for Team SA in Italy
South African Olympic rower Kirsten MacDonald earns gold and silver for Team SA at The Memorial Paolo D’Aloja regatta hosted in Piediulco.
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Women in Sport Champion Mental Health
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, five courageous women in sport encourage us to acknowledge our mental health struggles, seek help, and put routines in place. #LeeAnnPersse, #ElaMeiring, #NandiTshabalala, #JuanitaKhumalo, #DrKoketjoTsebe @TheSADAG
Jasmine Harrison Inspires Youth with History-Making Performance
Part-time swim teacher, Jasmine Harrison, is currently the youngest woman to row solo across the 3000-mile Atlantic as she aims to inspire the youth to follow their dreams.
SA To Host Africa’s First Ever World Rowing Masters Regatta
Tshwane, South Africa, has been announced as the host venue for the 2023 World Masters Regatta as Africa’s prepares to host the prestigious event for the first time ever.
Ennis Heads Madibaz Efforts at Rowing Regatta
Alex Ennis headlined for the Madibaz Rowing Club at the University Sport South Africa sprints regatta, becoming the first woman Nelson Mandela University rower to be awarded Grudge (half) colours at a USSA event.
Jane Bags Double Gauteng Sport Awards Nomination
gsport Founder Kass Naidoo calls on fans to vote for Banyana Banyana vice-captain and gsport Ambassador, Refiloe Jane, alongside wheelchair tennis ace Kg Montjane, finalists in the Sports Personality of the Year Award at the 2018 Gauteng Sport Awards. Supporters can vote by texting 49497 using ‘Sport 10’ for Refiloe Jane, and for Kg Montjane by using ‘Sport 09’.