Global Recognition Headlines June #GAL2021 Newsmakers List
South African women in sport raise the bar, signing lucrative deals and produce unstoppable performances, resulting in a bumper June edition of gsport’s monthly #GAL2021 Newsmakers List, powered by Momentum #SheOwnsHerSuccess
Kenya Women Beach Volleyball Team Make Olympic History
The Kenyan Women Beach Volleyball team qualified for the Tokyo Olympic Games for the first time after winning the CAVB Continental Cup in Agadir, Morocco on Sunday #MondayMotivation
Gillian Sanders Earns World Triathlon Qualification Ahead of Olympic Games
South African triathlete, Gillian Sanders, is currently waiting for SASCOC to announce the final team for the Olympic Games, after she met the World Triathlon qualification standards for Tokyo Games participation #GoGirls
Strong Sasol Banyana Banyana Squad Set for Netherlands Friendly
Sasol Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis selects her strongest squad to face Netherlands in a friendly match in preparation for the CAF AWCON qualifiers that will kick off later this year #GoGirls
Simone Biles Breaks All-Around Title Record at US Gymnastic Champs
Four-time Olympic champion, Simone Biles sets new record for most all-around titles ever for an American woman after winning a record seventh national women’s all-around gymnastics title at the US Gymnastics Champs in Fort Worth, Texas. #gsportGlobal
Dom Scott-Efurd Joins Nel with Olympic Qualification
South Africa’s athletic duo, Dominique Scott-Efurd and Wenda Nel, completed their respective runs at the FBK Games, to ensure their participation at the Tokyo Olympic Games later in July. #ChooseDay
Moolman-Pasio, Mbande and Chelius Proud to Fly the Flag in Tokyo
South Africa’s Olympic-bound athletes, Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio, Phumelela Mbande and Emma Chelius share their excitement on their selection to Team South Africa to represent the country at the Tokyo Games this July
Olympic and Paralympic-Bound Swimmers Produce Medal-Winning Performances
Olympic and Paralympic-bound swimmers produced thrilling record-breaking performances on the final day of the SSA Swimming Grand Prix on Sunday. #GoGirls
Tatjana Schoenmaker Confirms Olympic Qualification at Grand Prix
Tatjana Schoenmaker secures Olympic qualification while Kat Swanepoel, Cornelle Leach and Alani Ferreira earn Paralympic qualification at Swimming SA’s Grand Prix at Kings Park Aquatics Centre in Durban. #GoGirls
Semenya and Xaba Refocus on Africa Champs for Olympics Qualification
SA’s Track and Field superstars Caster Semenya and Glenrose Xaba narrowly miss out on qualifying for the Olympic Games at the BackTrack Newton Classic Qualifier in Durban, look forward to running a qualifying time at the African Continental Champs.
Annelize Rostron Set for First Major Tournament at Tokyo Olympics
South African hockey umpire, Annelize Rostron, will represent the country at the Tokyo Olympic Games as she has joins the list of officials for the prestigious event.
Esti van Tonder Prepares for Olympic Qualifiers
Sprint kayaker, Esti van Tonder, has been selected by Canoeing South Africa as one of two South Africans to attempt to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic Games.