WOMEN AND MEN AGAINST CHILD ABUSE ATHLETES AGAINST ABUSE
Child Protection week kicked off on 29 June 2022 to spread awareness to ensure that the most vulnerable in our society do not suffer abuse. As adults, we have a duty of care, and it is our responsibility to stop the cycle of neglect, abuse, violence, and exploitation of children.
We arranged an education and awareness campaign in collaboration with Women and Men Against Child Abuse (WMACA) athletes against abuse.The course was aimed at parents, officials, teachers, and administrators. Luke Lamprecht and Olivia Jasriel discussed our...
Broomhead became the second South African to win The 127th Amateur Championship.
Jono Broomhead of South Africa lines up a putt with caddie Roger Wessels during the Qualifier of The Amateur at Royal Lytham & St. Annes (Photo by Matthew Lewis/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
14 June 2022 – South Africa’s Jono Broomhead claimed a second victory for the GolfRSA National Squad on their UK when he emerged as the leading qualifier at The 127th Amateur Championship.
Just two weeks after former SA Amateur champion lifted the Brabazon Trophy at Saunton Golf Club, the reigning South...
Aldrich Potgieter from South Africa earned starts in The 150th Open, the 87th Masters and the 123rd US Open
2022 Amateur Champion Aldrich Potgieter from South Africa earned starts in The 150th Open, the 87th Masters and the 123rd US Open when he triumphed in a thrilling 36-hole final at Royal Lytham & St Annes on 18 June; credit Matthew Lewis / R&A
19 June 2022 – The 150th Open. The 87th Masters. The 123rd US Open.
This is where teenage sensation Aldrich Potgieter will be heading in the year after he claimed amateur golf’s biggest prize with his dream win in the 127th Amateur...
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis announces final 23-woman squad for 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations.
20 June 2022 – Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has announced the final 23-woman squad to represent South Africa at the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Morocco from 2-23 July 2022.
The coach also announced three players who will be on the standby list.
Speaking at the press conference on Monday afternoon, the coach was full of praise for the Hollywoodbets coaches for the work they have done in keeping the players fit. She further praised the players for the effort they...
GYMNASTICS FOUNDATION SOUTH AFRICA KICKS OFF ITS CAMPAIGN
Gymnastics South Africa today announced the first public campaign of the Gymnastics Foundation South Africa to the gymnastics fraternity.
The Gymnastics Foundation South Africa aims to become a focal point for fund-raising endeavours through which many needs can be addressed. This includes raising funds for exceptional developmental and high-performance programmes of Gymnastics SA, as well as supporting educational and health-related programmes. The Foundation will also aim to assist gymnasts on different...
GYMNASTICS FOUNDATION SOUTH AFRICA KICKS OFF ITS CAMPAIGN
Gymnastics South Africa today announced the first public campaign of the Gymnastics Foundation South Africa to the gymnastics fraternity.
The Gymnastics Foundation South Africa aims to become a focal point for fund-raising endeavours through which many needs can be addressed. This includes raising funds for exceptional developmental and high-performance programmes of Gymnastics SA, as well as supporting educational and health-related programmes. The Foundation will also aim to assist gymnasts on different...
SA Hockey reappoints Lenise Marais as SA Women’s U21 Head Coach
South African Hockey have today announced Lenise Marais has been appointed to continue on with the work she has done with the SA Under 21 Women’s team, including leading them to the first ever African based Hockey World Cup. Her appointment is until the conclusion of the 2023 FIH Junior World Cup.
Lenise Marais has held the role since 2019. Marais, a double Olympian from 2008 & 2012, is the current head coach of the Maties Hockey Ladies 1st team and led the South African U21 Team to a 7th place finish at the...
Guy Elliot to lead the SA U21 Hockey Men until the conclusion of FIH Hockey Junior World Cup in 2023.
South African Hockey have today announced Guy Elliot has been appointed to lead the SA U21 Hockey Men until the conclusion of FIH Hockey Junior World Cup in 2023.
Guy Elliot is the current Director of Hockey at St. Albans College as well as technical director of SA Schools Hockey. He brings a wealth of leadership and player management experience to the role. Elliott is the current Northern Blues head coach, a role he has held since 2019. He previously was the head coach of Tuks Men’s...
FINA World Championships: Team SA update (Day 3)
The 19th FINA World Championships are under way in Budapest, Hungary. In action on Monday morning was Brendan Crawford in the 50m breaststroke and Chad Le Clos in the 200m butterfly. Le Clos was entered in his heat in lane six but didn’t appear at the starting blocks, while Crawford was unable to qualify for the semi-finals (fastest 16).
Here is a list of all the Team SA swimmers and their results for the 18 June to 3 July event.
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Grace Brammer(3m synchronised, 3 July)
Bailey Heydra(1m springboard, 29 June)(3m...
The SA U21 Hockey Womens Squad has been announced
SA Hockey U21 Squads Announced
South African Hockey has today announced the SA U21 Squads selected on the back of the recent U21 IPT that took place in the Eastern Cape. The squads are the first groups toward the respective 2023 FIH Junior World Cup.
Both sides performed admirably in the most recent tournaments with the SA U21 Men finishing in 9th place in India, the best-ever finish for the SA U21 Hockey Men, while the SA U21 Women finished 7th in the first-ever African-hosted Hockey World Cup.
The SA U21 Men will be led by...
The SA U21 Hockey Mens Squad has been announced
SA Hockey U21 Squads Announced
South African Hockey has today announced the SA U21 Squads selected on the back of the recent U21 IPT that took place in the Eastern Cape. The squads are the first groups toward the respective 2023 FIH Junior World Cup.
Both sides performed admirably in the most recent tournaments with the SA U21 Men finishing in 9th place in India, the best-ever finish for the SA U21 Hockey Men, while the SA U21 Women finished 7th in the first-ever African-hosted Hockey World Cup.
The SA U21 Men will be led by Guy...
Day 1 results: AJC 14 & U and 16 & U in Egypt
Day 1 results of the African Junior Championships for Boys & Girls 14 & U and 16 & U in Cairo, Egypt.
Boys Under-14: South Africa beat Morocco 2-1
Girls Under-14: South Africa beat Nigeria 3-0
Boys Under-16: South Africa loses to Egypt 3-0
Girls Under-16: South Africa beat Tunisia 2-1
Download full day 1 results here: Tuesday, 21 June 2022 Results
Download Wednesday order of play here: Wednesday, 22 June 2022 - Order of Play
Day 1 results: AJC 14 & U and 16 & U in Egypt
Day 1 results of the African Junior Championships for Boys & Girls 14 & U and 16 & U in Cairo, Egypt.
Boys Under-14: South Africa beat Morocco 2-1
Girls Under-14: South Africa beat Nigeria 3-0
Boys Under-16: South Africa loses to Egypt 3-0
Girls Under-16: South Africa beat Tunisia 2-1
Download full day 1 results here: Tuesday, 21 June 2022 Results
Download Wednesday order of play here: Wednesday, 22 June 2022 - Order of Play
South Africa to host inaugural Men’s Nations Cup!
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has appointed South Africa as the host country for the inaugural FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup. The event will take place at the North-West University of Potchefstroom – which successfully hosted the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup in April this year - from 28 November to 4 December 2022.
The aim of this new yearly event is to offer a top-level competition to the best-ranked teams not participating in the FIH Hockey Pro League and give the winning team the option to be promoted to the FIH...
FINA World Championships: Team SA update (Day 5)
The 19th FINA World Championships are under way in Budapest, Hungary. In action on Wednesday morning was Emma Chelius in the 100m freestyle where she swam a 55.39 for 22nd fastest from the heats. In action in the evening is Matthew Sates, in the 200m IM final.
“I keep reminding him that the focus is Birmingham [Commonwealth Games]. If we can get close to the 1:57.43 he swam in Monaco [at the Mare Nostrum series], I will be happy,” said his coach Wayne Riddin.
Here is a list of all the Team SA swimmers and their results...
FINA World Championships: Team SA update (Day 6)
The 19th FINA World Championships are under way in Budapest, Hungary. In action on Thursday was Clayton Jimmie in the 50m freestyle where finished 7th in his heat in 22.74 and placed 43rd overall (out of 90 swimmers) and didn’t qualify for the semi-finals.
Matthew Sates, who finished 8th in his first World Championships final on Wednesday night, finished 10th in his 100m butterfly heat in 54.17 which placed him 41st (out of 65 swimmers) overall and did not qualify for the final.
Here is a list of all the Team SA swimmers and their...
FINA World Championships: Team SA update (Day 6)
The 19th FINA World Championships are under way in Budapest, Hungary. In action on Thursday was Clayton Jimmie in the 50m freestyle where finished 7th in his heat in 22.74 and placed 43rd overall (out of 90 swimmers) and didn’t qualify for the semi-finals.
Matthew Sates, who finished 8th in his first World Championships final on Wednesday night, finished 10th in his 100m butterfly heat in 54.17 which placed him 41st (out of 65 swimmers) overall and did not qualify for the final.
Here is a list of all the Team SA swimmers and their...
Day 2 Tennis results: AJC 14 & U and 16 & U in Egypt
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Day 2 results of the African Junior Tennis Championships for Boys & Girls 14 & U and 16 & U in Cairo, Egypt. The under-14 boys and girls teams remain unbeaten in the tournament as both teams picked up their second straight wins, storming to a 3-0 victory over Tunisia and Kenya, respectively.
The girls under-16 team also showed a fighting spirit throughout and did not go down without a fight against Egypt. Credits as well to our hardworking coaches Roxanne Clarke, Phatizwe Mabuza...
