South Africa….(0)2 (Thembi Kgatlana 71’, 88’)
DR Congo …….(0)
30 October 2023 – A brace from Thembi Kgatlana was enough to seal victory for Banyana Banyana as coach Desiree Ellis’ charges beat DR Congo at a wet and chilly Orlando Stadium on Monday afternoon.
The Sasol-sponsored South African senior national team came into this second leg encounter against the Congolese well aware that nothing but a victory would earn them a spot in the third round of the 2024 CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifiers.
Despite numerous attempts in the first half, the home side could not capitalise on...
Seventh Heaven sees South Africa Men Secure Semi-Final Space
In front of a wonderful crowd at the University of Pretoria Sport grounds, the South African Hockey Men put on a fine display to confirm their participation in the final of the African Hockey Road to Paris.
The South Africans already knew the opponent for the potential final would be the old rivals Egypt who had earlier beaten Uganda 9-1. The South Africans were keen to give a Friday night crowd a party atmosphere and Ryan Julius started the party with a rebound after Bili Ntuli shot was saved. Benjamin Acquah was simply...
The African Hockey Road to Paris 2024 games came to an end today with South Africa men and women claiming the gold medals and securing qualification to the Olympic Games Paris 2024! The women’s team were the first to win their gold medal, defeating Nigeria comprehensively by a 9-goal margin in the finals. The South African men’s team faced Egypt in the finals and came away with a narrow 2-1 win to secure their place in the Olympics.
Following South Africa’s victory in the men’s competition, second placed Egypt will now move on to the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers 2024 where...
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is glad to announce that the match schedules of the Paris 2024 hockey Olympic tournaments – women and men – will be unveiled on 6 March at the Olympic House in Lausanne by IOC President Thomas Bach and FIH President Tayyab Ikram.
The hockey tournaments of the XXXIII Olympiad will be played in the historical venue of the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium – an Olympic Games arena in 1924! - in Colombes, near Paris. 12 men’s and 12 women’s national teams will compete to clinch the highly coveted Olympic medals!
FIH President Tayyab Ikram said: “On behalf...
SA Sports Press reports on all Sports in South Africa, big or small, national or local, and we publish it online. On our website, we have a page where people can submit sponsorship appeals. We don't sponsor, but what we do is publish the athletes' information on the website and then the public and or corporates hopefully come to an agreement on sponsorship. As sportspeople, we know in South Africa, sponsorship for our athletes is a big problem.
A lot of South African athletes have to pay their own expenses in every way, from training, eating, competing, travel expenses, Everything to represent...
SA Sports Press reports on all Sports in South Africa, big or small, national or local, and we publish it online. On our website, we have a page where people can submit sponsorship appeals. We don't sponsor, but what we do is publish the athletes' information on the website and then the public and or corporates hopefully come to an agreement on sponsorship. As sportspeople, we know in South Africa, sponsorship for our athletes is a big problem.
VICTORIA LAKE (Gauteng) – With the 2024 Olympics looming, the four South Africans representing the canoeing team in Paris are set to be decided at the South African Sprint Canoe Championships on Victoria Lake in Gauteng from Friday to Sunday this weekend.
Four athletes will emerge from the men’s and women’s 500m K2 races respectively to represent South Africa in Paris, but there is plenty of intrigue about the selections, with a block of river and marathon paddlers opting for a last-minute bid for Olympic glory.
A total of five South African sprint teams will be chosen from the results of the...
VICTORIA LAKE (Gauteng) – With the 2024 Olympics looming, the four South Africans representing the canoeing team in Paris are set to be decided at the South African Sprint Canoe Championships on Victoria Lake in Gauteng from Friday to Sunday this weekend.
Four athletes will emerge from the men’s and women’s 500m K2 races respectively to represent South Africa in Paris, but there is plenty of intrigue about the selections, with a block of river and marathon paddlers opting for a last-minute bid for Olympic glory.
A total of five South African sprint teams will be chosen from the results of the...
Guillaume Bontemps/Ville de Paris
The 1924 Olympic Games left a lasting legacy for the city of Paris and its suburbs, with the Yves-du-Manoir stadium in Colombes and the Georges-Vallerey swimming pool in the 20th arrondissement. The impact of the Olympic Games on Paris, its urban development and its infrastructure is undeniable, but the reverse is also true: Paris has had a major impact on the history of the Games. Let's dig into the details.
The Olympic Games as we know them today, and in particular the illustrious International...
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History tends to forget its pioneers, especially the women who shaped it. Surprisingly obscure, Alice Milliat (1884-1957) emerges as a pivotal figure in 20th-century feminism. A pioneering athlete, she defied the prevailing sexism of her time by spearheading the first women's Olympic Games in Paris in 1922. Let's explore the heroic journey of this remarkable woman.
The annals of history can be unforgiving, often leaving out those who have shattered glass ceilings. Alice Milliat's remarkable story...
The Olympic and Paralympic posters in Orsay Museum Ugo Gattoni/Paris 2024
Renowned for his captivating creativity and best known as the author of the iconic phrase "Je Suis Charlie", Joachim Roncin has brought his unique flair and innovative perspective to the artistic direction of the Games. He explains his role as Paris 2024's Design Director.
What is the role of the Games design director ?
Joachim Roncin: It is all about overseeing all the assets of Paris 2024. This means supervising the dialogue with Matthieu Lehanneur...
Lausanne, Switzerland: As part of its 100-year anniversary celebrations, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) will launch the first ever “International Hockey Day” on 13-14 April 2024. This year, dates have been chosen to coincide with the week of the “100 days to go” milestone (happening on 17 April) until the start of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
However, the International Hockey Day is not a “one-off” event. It is here to stay and will be celebrated every year in the future (at a date which remains open)!
For this first edition, FIH has invited all National Associations...
The Olympic AI Agenda is the third in a trilogy of strategy documents launched under Thomas Bach’s presidency, and presents the envisioned impact that artificial intelligence can deliver for sport. It will also set out how the IOC, as the leader of the Olympic Movement, intends to lead on the global implementation of AI within sport. This follows the groundbreaking Olympic Agenda 2020 and Olympic Agenda 2020+5 strategies, which have served as roadmaps for the Olympic Movement since 2014.
Lausanne, Switzerland: The countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 has hit double digits and the excitement continues to mount within the global hockey community. With all 12 men’s and women’s teams now qualified and placed into their respective pools, we are taking a look back at how each team secured their spot in the Olympics.
Men’s Pool A
Netherlands: Since missing out on the medal positions in the previous edition of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Netherlands...
2024 WR Final Olympic and Paralympic Qualification Regatta Lucerne, SUI, 19 - 21 May
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) today discussed the recent debate around athletes receiving financial rewards for achievements at the Olympic Games. The IOC EB expressed its full support for fair financial rewards for athletes.
Published on 12 June 2024
It was highlighted that it is common practice among many National Olympic Committees (NOCs), as well as governments, private institutions, sponsors and others, to provide financial rewards to athletes for their performances. IOC President Thomas Bach reported that he had...
With the line-up now complete in the men’s and women’s competitions, the pools for rugby sevens at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 have been confirmed for what promises to be a coming-of-age tournament for the sport on the global stage.
