New Zealand’s Shot Put Superstar Valerie Adams Humbled by World Athletics Honour
Two-time Olympic champion and shot put legend Dame Valerie Adams has been named as the World Athletics ambassador for the Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26, saying that she is humbled to return to the scene of her 2014 world indoor title win.
Incoming Surfing SA GM Danielle Powis Leads the Charge for Inclusivity and Excellence
As the newly appointed GM of Surfing South Africa, decorated competitor Danielle Powis intends to use her lifelong grit to professionalise the sport, dismantle barriers for women, and ensure the next generation has the structural support to thrive.
‘Team Barbie Allows Girl Rugby Players to Embrace Confidence’ – World Cup Star, Ilona Maher
In an effort to inspire young girls to proudly own their confidence and challenge stereotypes, Mattel launched Team Barbie featuring rugby stars Ilona Maher, Ellie Kildunne, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Nassira Konde
Debutant Boxer Saar-Rah Karriem Aspires to Create Change in the Sport
Underfunding in women’s sport is a common phenomenon but Saar-Rah Karriem is hoping she can do her part to put women’s boxing on the map and get it the financial recognition it deserves.
World Surf League to Expand Women’s Field for the 2026 Championship Tour
Women’s surfing received a big boost as the World Surf League announced the expansion of women’s field for the 2026 Championship Tour in a move that will see 24 surfers in the event, as the WSL looks to grow the sport for women.
Homegirl Jade Wilson Races to Career-Best Pete Marlin Surfski Win
It was hard work out there but hometown Jade Wilson read the conditions well to race to a career-best first place in the 2024 Pete Marlin Surfski Race, finishing ahead of Nix Birkett and U23 world champ Georgia Singe in East London on Saturday
Women in Sport Shine at 2024 SA Sport Awards
“My proudest moment was sailing over the finish line, waving the South African flag.” – Kirsten Neuschäfer after winning SA Sportswoman of the Year at SA Sport Awards. Also wins for Kgothatso Montjane, Blanche de la Guerre and Kass Naidoo
Tigist Ketema Smashes Course Record to Win Dubai Marathon on Debut
Ethiopian Tigist Ketema set the tone for #Athletics2024 as she made history in a stunning debut over the classic distance to win the Dubai Marathon in a record-breaking time of 2:16:07 on Sunday
“Insane to Feel so Strong and Empowered” … Powerlifting Star Lily Day Calls on Girls and Women to Join Her
From novice to world champion inside of two years – Cape Town scholar Lily Day is a trailblazer in powerlifting and hopes the sports code will empower girls and women to take up weights.
Faith Kipyegon Unveiled Among 11 World Athlete of the Year Nominees
2023 DP World African Woman in Sport recipient Faith Kipyegon is part of a stellar list of female athletes that are vying for the title of World Athletics’ Women’s World Athlete of the Year 2023
Sunday Read: Anruné Weyers Hangs Up her Spikes
#SundayRead: SA 400m T47 Para Athletics star Anruné Weyers has decided to hang up her spikes as a professional athlete, bringing an end to a prolific international career which includes Paralympic gold, and world champion- and world record-holder acclaim #GoGirls!
Super Fight Could Decide Undisputed World Champ
American professional boxer, Claressa Shields’ promoter suggests a mega event on the cards between his fighter and Ireland’s Katie Taylor in a bout to become the undisputed world champion.