Former Captain Phumelela Hlophe takes on Voice of Athletes Role after Hockey SA Athletes Commission Appointment
SA hockey legend Phumelela Hlophe is keen to give players a voice following her interim executive appointment to the Hockey SA Athlete’s Commission, a full-circle moment for the auditor and two-time mom who has roots as a staunch proponent of player rights when she was captain/keeper of the national team
Hockey5s Set Best-Ever SA Finish at an FIH World Cup
South Africa finished fourth after losing the bronze-medal match 2-4 on Saturday, at the inaugural Hockey5s World Cup in Oman, to set the best-ever finish by a South African team at a FIH World Cup
Louise Lepront Up Against Home Favourite in WSL Round of 16 in California
Africa Junior Surf Champ Louise Lepront takes on home favourite Bella Kenworthy in Thursday’s Round of 16 match ups, after Anastasia Venter’s participation World Junior Champs came to an end when she didn’t make it past the elimination round in California
Golfers’ Race to #Paris24 Looms Large With Less than 200 Days to Go
The 2024 Paris Olympics are set to begin in just under 200 days, and as the 2024 season looms large, golfers from countries across the globe will be working hard to earn one of the coveted 60 spots in the field at Le Golf National.
Louise Lepront and Anastasia Venter lead SA Charge at World Junior Surf Champs
South African junior surfers Louise Lepront and Anastasia Venter will be hoping to come back with good results from The World Surf League 2023 World Junior Champs, surfed at Oceanside Pier in California, USA from 9 – 14 January, 2023
Sinoxolo Cesane: “It’s My First Time Getting the Call-Up”
Banyana Banyana are gearing up for an international friendly against the USA, and it’s a significant moment for Sinoxolo Cesane, who is relishing her first call-up to the senior national team. #gsportAfrica #gsportGlobal #GoGirls
Oyinlomo Quadre: “We Are Breaking Free From Social and Cultural Norms”
Nigerian tennis player Oyinlomo Quadre says women’s sport is on the rise because women are breaking free from the social and cultural norms and are beginning to believe in themselves more, but believes there is more to be done.
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Ally Financial Increases Investment in Women’s Sport
United States-based Ally Financial increases its investment in women’s sport, signing a multi-year agreement with Disney’s ESPN networks.
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United States Clinch Sixth Artistic Gymnastics World Champs Title
The United States women’s team clinched their sixth consecutive world team title at the 51st Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Liverpool.
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Ashleigh Barty Signs Up for Golf Exhibition Tournaments
Former world no.1 tennis champion Ashleigh Barty fuels speculation that her post-retirement sporting career will focus on golf as she signs up for a series of exhibition tournaments.
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US Women’s National Soccer Team Win Battle for Equal Pay
The US Women’s National Team settles equal pay lawsuit with US Soccer, resulting in $24 million dollar pay out, and a commitment by the Federation to providing an equal rate of pay for both the men’s and women’s national teams going forward. #gsportGlobal
Peyton Letcher Sets Sight on IMMAF World Champs
Bantamweight champion, Peyton Letcher, sets sight on successfully competing at the 2022 IMMAF World Championships in Abu Dhabi later this month.
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