Proteas team ready for Birmingham
The Proteas Bowls squad to play at the 2022 Commonwealth Games has been confirmed with a number of new faces in the mix.
The Women's team will once again be spearheaded by Colleen Piketh, who is no stranger to the competition at the highest level having represented South Africa at four previous editions of the "Friendly Games".
Piketh's medal tally is healthy, she has four medals including gold at the 2014 Games when she skipped the pairs side to victory.
"It's going to be a challenge for sure, but we are up for it," says Piketh. "I'm de…
Simbine Pipped
Ferdinand Omanyala edged Team SA’s Akani Simbine to be crowned king of the men’s 100m at the African Athletics Championships in Mauritius. The 26-year-old Kenyan pipped his South African track rival by three-thousandths of a second crossing the line in 9.92, just ahead of Simbine who clocked in at 9.93.
Henricho Bruintjies, also of Team SA, rounded off the podium in third.
Omanyala’s victory over Simbine marks a second significant step in the Kenyan’s quest for African sprint supremacy.
Last September, Omanyala stripped the continental record from Simbine…
All three Team SA swimmers in action broke South African and African records
There were two fourth-place finishes in the finals on a day when all three Team SA swimmers in action broke South African and African records at the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships in Madeira, Portugal.
Kat Swanepoel came within 0.10 of a second of dipping under the one-minute barrier when she twice broke the SA and African records in the women’s SB3 50m breaststroke.
The 34-year-old Tokyo Paralympian finished fourth in the evening final in 1min 00.10sec, only 0.45sec off winning the bronze medal. Ear…
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 re…
The athletes named to represent Team SA at the Commonwealth Games.
Here are the athletes named to represent Team SA at the Commonwealth Games. Note: This is not the final list and some athletes might still qualify before the 29 June deadline. Some sports are also still finalising their squads as well.
BEACH VOLLEYBALL Men: Leo Williams, Grant Goldschmidt Coach: Loet Groenewald
BOXING Men: Amzolele Dyeyi, Simnikiwe Bongco Women: Phiwokuhle Sbusisiwe Coaches: Nkosinathi Hlatshwayo, Moneen Brits
CRICKET Women: Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Trisha Chetty, Nadine de Klerk, Lara Goodall, Si…
BIRMINGHAM COMMONWEALTH GAMES: TEAM SOUTH AFRICA SELECTION
With 50 days until the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, SASCOC and CyclingSA are proud to announce the SA National Team to represent South Africa.
With over 5,000 athletes expected to compete in 20 sporting codes over ten days, the 2022 Commonwealth Games is sure to celebrate the spirit of sport and camaraderie.
MOUNTAIN-BIKING – 3 August
Alan Hatherly
Mariske Strauss
Candice Lill
Manager and Mechanic: JP Jacobs
ROAD CYCLING – 4 & 7 August
Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg
Dar…
BIRMINGHAM COMMONWEALTH GAMES: TEAM SOUTH AFRICA SELECTION
With 50 days until the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, SASCOC and CyclingSA are proud to announce the SA National Team to represent South Africa.
With over 5,000 athletes expected to compete in 20 sporting codes over ten days, the 2022 Commonwealth Games is sure to celebrate the spirit of sport and camaraderie.
MOUNTAIN-BIKING – 3 August
Alan Hatherly
Mariske Strauss
Candice Lill
Manager and Mechanic: JP Jacobs
ROAD CYCLING – 4 & 7 August
Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg
Dar…
