Michaela Whitebooi Puts Judo on the Map

Michaela Whitebooi learned the costs of high goals when she left home at 14 years to follow her dream of establishing a sporting career for herself, and today the confident financial services graduate is reaping the fruits of her hard-earned investments. Photo: Supplied

Michaela Whitebooi has broken boundaries in judo and plans to go even further than her double African success in 2019, as she tells Celine Abrahams about her dream to participate in the Olympics.

Shannon Gardiner Targets Successful Comeback

Rhythmic Gymnast, Shannon Gardiner, is hoping to get back in top shape after suffering a knee injury that almost ended her already sparkling career. Photo: Supplied

Youth Olympic Rhythmic Gymnast, Shannon Gardiner, is targeting a successful comeback after suffering a knee injury, which hampered her chances of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her journey, studying Law and plans to grow gymnastics in South Africa.

Hartley Reflects on Fifteen Years of Competing

As she eyes out a potential spot at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, South Africa’s most decorated sprint canoeist, Bridgitte Hartley, reflects on her career that has spanned more than a decade and a half.

Ursula Grobler Chooses South Africa

Former South African Olympic rower, Ursula Grobler, lives and breathes rowing. In this insightful interview with Celine Abrahams, she recounts her highs and lows. She also shares news of her journey as a marketing volunteer for the 2023 World Rowing Masters Regatta, coming to Africa for the first time, and bearing a logo she designed herself.

Hayley Nixon’s New Family Focus

Kaitlyn Ramduth pictured with her U18 Singles Title at the Wilson Mini 3 Tournament. Photo: Wilson Tennis

World Surfski League Champion, Hayley Nixon, has never be so excited to miss a season of racing as she and her partner, Paul, are set to become first-time parents. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her new family focus and her plans to keep inspiring women paddlers.

Thalea Smidt On the Comeback

Kaitlyn Ramduth pictured with her U18 Singles Title at the Wilson Mini 3 Tournament. Photo: Wilson Tennis

Talented Tuks Varsity Football captain, Thalea Smidt, dreams of signing a professional contract and representing Banyana Banyana. For now, she is focussing on boosting her academic qualifications as she recovers from a leg injury that has kept her out of the game for eight months.

Whitebooi’s Judo Olympic Dreams

Michaela Whitebooi aims to make her Olympics dreams a reality as the judo practitioner has seen significant growth in her career over the past year

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