Big financial boost for Montjane ahead of US Open
Optimize Agency unveiled a wide-ranging strategy including serious financial partners to power SA’s No. 1 wheelchair tennis star, Kgothatso Montjane in her quest to achieve her peak international potential
Wimbledon Debutant Kg Montjane: I am a Sponsor’s Dream
4-times Swiss Open champ Kgothatso Montjane is no flash in the pan, and it’s remarkable to hear a sporting professional of her calibre saying, “My greatest ambition is to be able to make an impact in society and be a good role model.”
Research Puts Netball Tops in SA
Sport and sponsorship research firm BMi says Netball leads a resurgence of commercial interest in women’s sport
April 2008 gSTAR: Rene Kalmer
Rene Kalmer’s name has become synonymous with the popular SPAR 10km races, following an outstanding effort last year, which saw her overcome a two-year battle with injury, to secure victory in lthe final 10km race and claim the R50 000 SPAR Grand Prix prize.
Lorna Speaks Ahead of World Champs
World No. 1 Singles Bowler Lorna Trigwell took some time out before departing for the 2008 World Bowls Championships, scheduled for Christchurch in New Zealand, beginning Saturday 12 January.
Play Sport: How To Win Over Sponsors
Last October, gsport launched a three-part series focusing on the benefits of playing sport. In our first article, we considered the question of Health, with an emphasis on nutrition and its assistance in maintaining appropriate body weight, one benefit of regular participation in sport and physical activity.
SPAR Backs Success with Cash
As if the Springboks had not given them enough incentive to do well at the World Netball Championships next month, the SPAR South African Netball Team have just been given the welcome news that there will be some financial rewards if they do well.
Lunga Living His Best Life
A coach for girls’ cricket since he was a schoolboy, 19-year-old Lunga Ntuli from Groutville in the KZN North Coast has a women’s cricket club called Nkobongo, which is participating in the Durban and District Cricket Union Women’s League.
Team Isigungu Fairs Well
Yesterday was the first day of racing for the South African Yngling team, competing for a spot in the Olympic Games.
Team Isigungu Races off Cascais
Dominique Provoyeur (Team Manager/Skipper) of the all-girls’ Sailing Team Isigungu wrote to gsport, here’s their latest newsletter: Pinch and Punch for the 1st of the month! And with that the beginning of July, the month of truth….!
Unearthing Tennis Stars
Since Amanda Coetzer’s retirement from competitive tennis, South Africa has struggled to unearth a women’s star who has been able to make it big internationally.
2007 May Woman in Media: Zeena Isaacs
Zeena Isaacs is South Africa’s only female rugby analyst. Having entertained sports fans with her insightful articles on rugby and golf for Business Day since 2004, Zeena Isaacs turned her focus to television sports broadcasting last March. Since she joined SABC Sport as a rugby analyst on Rugga Zone, this dynamic 24-year-old has taken the […]