Do We See the South African Identity in the Women That Don the Green and Gold?
South Africans love calling this beloved Rainbow Nation a sporting nation but it’s important to put these identities to a litmus test. gsport Writer Lonwabo Nkohla explores if women in sport have enjoyed the fruits of a democratic South Africa.
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Swiatek to Face Sabalenka for Stuttgart Title After Jabeur Retires
Iga Swiatek will play Aryna Sabalenka in the Stuttgart final for the second straight year, after Ons Jabeur retired due to injury against the world number one.
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SA Women’s Indoor Hockey Squad Announced
A number of uncapped players feature in the newly announced SA Women’s Indoor Hockey squad, as the team prepares for their build-up to the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in 2025.
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Kgothatso Montjane and Yui Kamiji Bag Japan Open Doubles Title Win
South Africa’s Kgothatso Montjane and her doubles partner Yui Kamiji clinch the doubles title at the Japan Open.
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Evgeniia Chikunova Breaks Tatjana Schoenmaker’s 200m Breaststroke World Record
Russia’s Evgeniia Chikunova set a new 200m breaststroke world record of 2:17.55 on the final day of the Russian swimming championships in Kazan. The previous record was set by South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Ons Jabeur Progresses to Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Semi-Final Round
Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur progresses to the semi-final round at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, after a dominant 6-3, 6-0 win over Beatriz Haddad Maia in the quarter-final.
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South Africa to Face China in Challenger Series Semi-Final
Springbok Women’s Sevens to face China in the first World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series semi-final, after beating Thailand 29-12 in the quarter-final.
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Deidre Jordaan Elected to Lead Badminton Confederation of Africa Athletes Commission
South Africa’s Deidre Jordaan has been elected to lead the Badminton Confederation of Africa Athletes Commission. Jordaan will represent the needs of African badminton players and further the growth of the sport.
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Leandri Geel Smashes Hammer Throw Record at ASA Grand Prix 2 Continental Tour Challenger
South Africa’s reigning hammer throw champion Leandri Geel set a new SA record of 66.1m at the Athletics South Africa Grand Prix 2 Continental Tour Challenger.
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Emma Pallant Bags Two Oceans Half Marathon Crown
Former British world duathlon champion Emma Pallant holds off Ethiopia’s Bekelech Wariyo by five seconds to win the Two Oceans Half Marathon.
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Hellen Obiri Surges to Boston Marathon Title Victory
In only her second marathon ever, Kenya’s Hellen Obiri surges to victory at the Boston Marathon, ahead of Ethiopia’s Amane Beriso.
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Erin Gallagher Adds 50m Butterfly to SA National Aquatics Champs Victory List
Erin Gallagher adds to her 100m butterfly victory by taking the 50m butterfly in a time of 26.31, as the SA National Aquatics Championships concludes.
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