Team South Africa announced the squad that will represent the country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in a virtual event on Wednesday, 8 June.
With exactly 50 days to go to the global showpiece, Team SA were excited to announce individual athletes and teams that will fly the country’s flag high.
A number of young stars have been included, which is not the final list as some athletes still have until the 29th of June to qualify.
‼️Attention ‼️
Today marks 50 days till the start of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
See who will fly South Africa’s flag high at the event at 11:00 today.
Link for Team SA Announcement :2022 Commonwealth Games.
https://t.co/9NEoYH07F1— 🟣 SASAPD 🟣 (@SASAPD) June 8, 2022
List of Team SA Athletes for 2022 Commonwealth Games
BOXING
Phiwokuhle Sbusisiwe
Coaches: Nkosinathi Hlatshwayo, Moneen Brits
CRICKET
Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Trisha Chetty, Nadine de Klerk, Lara Goodall, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Maria Klaas, Lizelle Lee, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Shabnim Ismail, Chloe Tryon Mignon van der Merwe (Du Preez), Dane van Niekerk, Laura Wolvaardt, Andrie Steyn, Raisibe Ntozakhe, Delmari Tucker
Officials: Hilton Moreeng, Sedibu Mohlaba, Pokie Ramoadi, Zane Webster, Dillon du Preez
CYCLING
Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio, Hayley Preen, Francis Janse van Rensburg, Mariske Strauss, Candice Lill
Officials: Jean-Pierre Jacobs, Alasdair Garnett, Gary Blem
GYMNASTICS
Caitlin Rooskrantz, Naveen Daries, Mammule Rankoe, Shante Koti, Garcelle Napier
Officials: Ilse Pelser, Leeland Christian
HOCKEY
Bernadette Coston, Bianca Wood, Edith Molikoe, Erin Christie, Hannah Pearce, Hanrie Louw, Jean-Leigh du Toit, Kristen Paton, Lisa-Marie Deetlefs, Lillian du Plessis, Maboloke Serage, Marizen Marais, Onthatile Zulu, Phumelela Mbande, Quanita Bobbs, Robyn Johnson, Shirndre-Lee Simmons, Tarryn Lombard
Officials: Giles Bonnet, Lynn Abrahams, Lenise Marais, Nelson Komane-Nel
JUDO
Michaela Whitebooi, Charné Griesel, Donné Breytenbach
Coach: Nikola Filipov
LAWN BOWLS
Bridget Calitz, Esme Kruger, Elinah Muvhango, Colleen Piketh, Johanna Snyman, Jessica Henderson
Officials: Susanna Nel, Neil Burkett
NETBALL
Khanyisa Chawane, Izette Griesel, Boitumelo Mahloko, Phumza Maweni, Tshinakaho Mdau, Bongiwe Msomi, Lenize Potgieter, Lefebre Rademan, Monique Reyneke, Nicola Smith, Nichole Taljaard, Elmeré van der Berg, Shadine van der Merwe, Ine-Marí Venter, Zanele Vimbela
Officials: Dorette Badenhorst, Dumisani Chauke, Nicole Cusack, Nisha Rupnarain
PARA LAWN BOWLS
Victoria van der Merwe, Tracy Smith, Desiree Levin, Johanna van Rooyen (director)
Coach: Geoffrey Newcombe
PARA ATHLETICS
Mandilene Hoffmann, Yane van der Merwe, Sheryl James
Coaches: Jason Sewanyana, Daniel Damon
Manager: Cornelia Swanepoel
RUGBY SEVENS
Donelle Snyders, Alichia Arries, Felicia Jacobs, Bianca Augustyn, Luleka Tyibilika, Snenhlanhla Shozi, Mathrin Simmers, Asisipho Plaatjies, Anacadia Minnaar, Unathi Mali, Liske Lategan, Kemisetso Baloyi, Kyla de Vries, Nontuthuko Shongwe, Faith Gosling, Zandile Masuku, Thandiswa Nxomani
Officials: Paul Delport, Sandile Ngcobo, Michele van Rooyen
SWIMMING
Emma Chelius, Kaylene Corbett, Tatjana Schoenmaker, Lara van Niekerk, Aimee Canny, Rebecca Meder, Erin Gallagher, Dune Coetzee, Olivia Nel, Michaela Pulford
Para Swimming: Cornelle Leach, Alani Ferreira
Coaches: Rocco Meiring, Wayne Riddin, Eugene Da Ponte, Theo Verster
Manager: Julie Cassim
TABLE TENNIS
Danisha Patel, Musfiquh Kalam, Lailaa Edwards, Zodwa Maphanga
Coach: Omar Zain Eddin
TRIATHLON
Simone Ackermann, Shanae Williams, Hannah Newman
PARA TRIATHLON
Linsay Engelbrecht, Trish Heimann (guide)
Coaches: Riana Robertson, Lindsay Parry, Vukile Makeleni
WEIGHTLIFTING
Anneke Spies
Coach: Lyle du Plooy
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
Aviwe Ngoni, Samkelisiwe Mbatha, Michelle Moganedi, Kelebogile Moeng
Coaches: Ntombizile Mthombeni, Gerhard Smith