SASCOC Announces Final Team for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
SASCOC has confirmed the final Team South Africa squad to attend the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris from 28 August to 8 September, with the notable inclusions of Kgothatso Montjane and Kirsty Weir
SASCOC Unveils Initial Team SA for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Also on Olympic Incentives Model
South Africa’s initial Team SA for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games has been unveiled, and SASCOC has confirmed the financial incentives that will apply to athletes who medal at the upcoming Games in Paris
Early Medals for Team SA at Kobe 2024 Para Athletics World Champs
Liezel Gouws set a season’s best in the Women’s 400m T37 and Louzanne Coetzee took bronze in the Women’s 1500m T11 final on Day 1 of the Para Athletics World Champs in Kobe from 17 – 25 May
Yané van der Merwe Eyes World Champs & Paralympic Games
Talented South African discus thrower Yané van der Merwe is setting sight on representing the country at the upcoming World Championships as well as the next two Paralympic Games.
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Simoné Kruger Breaks African Record at ASA Grand Prix 4
South Africa’s Simoné Kruger breaks the Discus Women F38 African record at the ASA Grand Prix Series 4 Meeting in Germiston.
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Para Sport Headlines April Newsmakers List
BREAKING!! Para athletes are dominating and smashing records as it reflects in an inspiring monthly edition of #GAL2021 Newsmakers. #GoGirls
Elanza Jordaan Wins Boccia Gold at Toyota SASAPD Champs
Elanza Jordaan wins Boccia gold and Arina Nicolaisen sets new 1500m (T38) African record as women para athletes end the Toyota SASAPD National Champs in Gqeberha with one world record, five African records and a host of national marks.
World Record for Maria Combrink
Champion para-athlete, Maria Combrink, has smashed the previous best in the women’s F64 shot-put event to set a new World Record at the Toyota SASAPD National Champs in Gqeberha
Record-Breaking Day at SASAPD Champs
Yané van der Merwe and Charné Felix lead the way on record-breaking day one of competition at the 2021 Toyota SASAPD National Champs in Gqeberha, as Paralympic hopefuls go all out to impress selectors.
Tokyo-bound Yané van der Merwe Encourages Investment in Para Sports
Talented student-athlete, Yané van der Merwe, reveals the obstacles para-athletes face and the need for investment in disability sports with the Paralympic Games in less than six months’ time.
Top 10 Para Sports Stars to Watch
In our second GSPORT TOP 10 List of 2021, we showcase ten of best South African Para Sport stars, and share three top success tips to succeed in sport! #gsportTop10
Yané van der Merwe Focusses on Paralympic Participation
Talented student athlete, Yané van der Merwe, shifts focus from javelin to shotput as she eyes an opportunity to represent SA at the Tokyo Paralympics. She chats about her passion for sport and drawing inspiration from wheelchair tennis champion, Kgothatso Montjane.