Women in Sport Celebrate Christmas
Leading women in sport share their festive celebrations on social media after a groundbreaking year, relating cherished family traditions and community moments. See how they’re embracing the holiday spirit as we close out an unforgettable 2024.
‘I’ll Go Out Harder’ Promises T37 400m Finalist Sheryl James
Sheryl James finished third in her heat to secure automatic qualification into Thursday’s T37 400m final at the Stade de France in a highlight of Wednesday’s results, the Limpopo sprinter making the most of her incredible experience at the Paris Paralympics
Christine Mboma Sets Sights on Kip Keino Classic Title
Namibia’s Christine Mboma is the women’s continental highlight at the Kip Keino Classic in Kenya where she is aiming for a victory in the 200m to toast a stellar year for the Olympic Silver medalist #gsportAfrica
Unstoppable Christine Mboma Wins 200m Event at Boris Hanzekovic Memorial
Tokyo Olympic silver medalist and Diamond League winner, Christine Mboma extends her 200m unbeaten season streak in Europe, beating all comers at the Boris Hanžeković Memorial in Zagreb, Croatia
Geraldine Pillay-Viret’s Five Top Tips for Olympic Success
Former Ministerial Recognition of Excellence Awards recipient on the gsport stage, Geraldine Pillay-Viret, shares five top tips to encourage current Team South Africa athletes aiming for success at the Olympic Games in Tokyo #SheOwnsHerSuccess @Momentum_za
Gezelle Magerman Clocks New PB in Switzerland
2014 Youth Olympic gold medallist, Gezelle Magerman, clocked a new Personal Best at the 1 Meeting Citta’ Di Mendrisio in Switzerland on Saturday #GoGirls
Pillay, Mthembu and Watta Inspire Next Generation
Be inspired by Geraldine Pillay, Precious Mthembu and Evelyn Watta in this week’s #MondayMotivation focus as we encourage you to remain focused on achieving your sporting dreams on and off the field. #GoGirls
Kayla Swarts Running Her Own Race
Up and coming hockey and track star, Kayla Swarts, comes from one of South Africa’s leading sporting families. Her mother, Odessa Swarts, was a supreme sprinting talent in her time and her brother is 400m world record holder Wayde van Niekerk. She tells Celine Abrahams about her dream to represent SA at the Olympics.
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.
UK Changemaker Michelle Moore and Conscious Leadership
South London born Michelle Moore is a changemaker who impacts global business and sport through her passion for developing people and organisations. Moore speaks to gsport Editor, Kass Naidoo, about how she unapologetically drives conscious leadership.
Volunteers to be Recognised for their Selflessness at 2019 gsport Awards
Maria Diamond, Nadeema Levy and Zizo Papu – exceptional women who have all gone out of their way to ensure that aspiring sports stars get the fundamental foundations as a head start to their journey – are finalists for the 2019 gsport Volunteer of the Year award.
Thipe’s Olympic Dream Threatened
The Sowetan website is reporting that Olympic hopeful South African sprinter Tsholofelo Thipe’s dreams of qualification are in jeopardy, after she sustained a hamstring injury two weeks ago.