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How To Kick Butt Like World Champ Mila Ben David (Plus, Her Top Fitness Tips)
Read More: How To Kick Butt Like World Champ Mila Ben David (Plus, Her Top Fitness Tips)At 14 years old, Mila Ben David is doing incredible things. The two-time South African Judo Champion and five-time South African Wrestling Champion is showing us that we, too, can kick butt. Mila competes internationally on a regular basis. In the last year, she won the Jiu-Jitsu World Championship. In previous years, she also competed…
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From Concussion To Breast Injuries: How The Womenโs Rugby World Cup Is Sparking A Medical Revolution
Read More: From Concussion To Breast Injuries: How The Womenโs Rugby World Cup Is Sparking A Medical RevolutionโFour years ago, World Rugby made a commitment that any research they do on the menโs game, they will also do on the womenโs game,โ World Rugbyโs medical manager Dr Lindsay Starling tellsย WH. โAny research funded or conducted by World Rugby is 50/50, male and female, or solely on females.โ Considering the widely cited figure…
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Watch The Springbok Women In Action At The Rugby World Cup
Read More: Watch The Springbok Women In Action At The Rugby World CupAs South Africa wraps up Womenโs Month this August, the Springbok Women are busy showing the world exactly why rugby belongs to them too. Playing in the Rugby World Cup in England, the team in green and gold is carrying not just national pride, but the dreams of every young girl whoโs ever imagined pulling…
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7 Amazing Benefits Of Trail Running, From Two UTCT Runnersย
Read More: 7 Amazing Benefits Of Trail Running, From Two UTCT RunnersยTrail running is great for many reasons that extend far beyond fresh air and a brand new PB. Here, two UTCT runners, Nontuthuko Mgabhi and Michelle Mojela, detail why they love the sport โ and the amazing benefits of trail running they reap every day.ย Meet The Athletes Michelle Mojelaย Michelle Mojela Avid runner Michelle…
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PSA! Vitality Named Official Wellness Partner Of HYROX South Africa
Read More: PSA! Vitality Named Official Wellness Partner Of HYROX South AfricaThereโs something new to get excited about this HYROX week. Discovery Vitality has officially partnered with HYROX South Africa โ aka the worldโs fastest-growing fitness racing series โ and it means one thing: more motivation to move and rack up points while youโre at it. Through this new partnership, Vitality members can now earn up…
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How This Athlete Found Strength In Her Support System
Read More: How This Athlete Found Strength In Her Support SystemAsk any athlete what gets them through injury, burnout or rock bottom, and theyโll probably say grit. But look closer and youโll find something else holding it all together: an athlete support system. The kind that doesnโt ask for anything in return. That shows up quietly. That reminds you who you are when youโve forgotten.…
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6 Life Lessons On Staying Motivated โ By A Pro Runner Whoโs Been Through It All
Read More: 6 Life Lessons On Staying Motivated โ By A Pro Runner Whoโs Been Through It AllMotivation isnโt always about feeling fired up or smashing goals. Sometimes, itโs about getting out of bed when everything hurts โ physically, mentally, emotionally. And few people know that better than South African ultra runner Jenna Challenor. Sheโs a mom of three, coach and professional athlete whose journey has included international podiums, devastating illnesses, major…
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Here Are The Women To Watch In This Yearโs F1
Read More: Here Are The Women To Watch In This Yearโs F1Since the beginning of time, Formula 1 has been a male-dominated sport. Any motorsport for that matter. And itโs been as rare as a season without a crash to see a womanโs name pop up. But in recent times there has been a change with a shift of focus towards more women in key roles…
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How Anneke Bosch Prepped For The Womenโs T20 World Cup
Read More: How Anneke Bosch Prepped For The Womenโs T20 World CupAs the Proteas Women prepare for the 2024 ICC Womenโs T20 World Cup, set to take place in the United Arab Emirates from 3 October โ 20 October, all-rounder Anneke Bosch is focused on making a significant impact both personally and for her team. Anneke brings her right-handed batting prowess and a wealth of experience…
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Every Female South African Para-Athlete At The 2024 Paralympic Games
Read More: Every Female South African Para-Athlete At The 2024 Paralympic GamesA few days right after the 2024 Olympics, more action is on the way! With just 16 days to go, the 2024 Paralympic Games kick off in Paris and many exceptional para-athletes from South Africa are aiming to bring back the gold, silver or bronze. The financial incentives for medallists are the same as for…
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OMW, Caster Semenya Will Run SPAR Womenโs Challenge Tshwane!
Read More: OMW, Caster Semenya Will Run SPAR Womenโs Challenge Tshwane!Olympic gold medalist and all-around inspiration Caster Semenya is joining the SPAR Womenโs Challenge Tshwane on August 3, 2024. And we might actually faint of excitement! Weโre not the only ones losing our minds over this. The race organisers are ecstatic. She will be a familiar face at the event,ย cheering on athletes and inspiring young…
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Your Easy Guide To The Paralympics Codes
Read More: Your Easy Guide To The Paralympics CodesParalympics codes got you a bit baffled? The codes are essential to having fair sporting opportunities for all para-athletes. Per the International Paralympic Committee, โTheย IPCย Athlete Classification Code is created to fulfil this mission by supporting and coordinating the development and implementation of accurate, reliable, consistent, and credible sport-focusedย classification systems.โ Here, your essential guide to Paralympics…
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Hereโs How Much SA Olympians Will Get Paid For Winning At The Paris 2024 Games
Read More: Hereโs How Much SA Olympians Will Get Paid For Winning At The Paris 2024 GamesAs the Paris Olympics grows closer so does the excitement and of course, number of questions. So weโre here to answer all your burning FAQs! And that includes how much South African Olympic athletes can expect to earn if they win medals. Spoiler alert: a gold medal *could* net athletes R1.3 million! READ MORE: Tatjana…
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The Secrets Of Successful Athletes
Read More: The Secrets Of Successful AthletesWhat motivates successful athletes? Few professions are as subject to turmoil and change as that of the athlete. There are always new records to break, a new avenue to improve and new wins to attain. Having been at the top for so long, theyโre well-equipped to dish out success secrets. We totally recommend taking a…
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Sarah Baumโs Incredible Journey To The Olympics
Read More: Sarah Baumโs Incredible Journey To The OlympicsAs the top-ranked female surfer in South Africa and athlete on the WSL Challenger Series, surfer Sarah Baum has qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games. It comes after many years competing and a hiatus from the sport. Now, sheโs ready to compete against the best. Hereโs what keeps her stoked. Growing up as a grom…
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H&M Move Teams Up With ActivateHer To Support Girls In Sport
Read More: H&M Move Teams Up With ActivateHer To Support Girls In SportThat girls and women in sport deserve attention and supportย is clear. Sport provides so much to anyone who takes it up. There are the physical benefits, like better heart health. But there are the mental perks, too, like lowering depression and anxiety. Now, H&M Move, through their community programme, Move Together, has teamed up with…
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How Caitlin Rooskrantz Is Blazing A Trail For Gymnastics In South Africa
Read More: How Caitlin Rooskrantz Is Blazing A Trail For Gymnastics In South AfricaTrue to her dreams, Olympian gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz is blazing a trail for young athletes of colour to go for gold in the sport. Here, she reflects on her journey, highlights and how sheโs looking forward to her second appearance at the Summer Olympics in Paris this year. When Caitlin started gymnastics training at the…
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Every South African Female Athlete Qualified For The 2024 Olympics โ So Far
Read More: Every South African Female Athlete Qualified For The 2024 Olympics โ So FarAs of the time of writing, there are precisely 71 days to go until our South African athletes fly the flag and represent the country at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Every competitive athlete has the event firmly in their sights and is working hard to put their best efforts forward. Read on to…
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How Anneke Spies Is Pushing Womenโs Weightlifting Forward
Read More: How Anneke Spies Is Pushing Womenโs Weightlifting ForwardAnneke Spies, champion weightlifter, got her start with CrossFit and is already on her way to greatness. Hereโs how sheโs pushing the sport forward. Like many weightlifters, Anneke Spies was introduced to the sport when she joined a CrossFit gym. Initially, she took on weightlifting training to just improve that aspect of her CrossFit game…
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WH Exclusive: Janine van Wyk Reflects On Her Brilliant Career
Read More: WH Exclusive: Janine van Wyk Reflects On Her Brilliant CareerDuring her tenure as a soccer player, storied stalwart Janine van Wyk has racked up a good number of accolades. One such triumph is the one and only goal that took South Africa to a win against long-running victors Nigeria in the 2012 Womenโs Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Then thereโs the stunning number of…
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14 Sports Documentaries That Will Inspire You To Be Your Best Self
Read More: 14 Sports Documentaries That Will Inspire You To Be Your Best SelfThe world of sports has always been captivating. Itโs a world where athletes strive for greatness and success, pushing their bodies and minds to the limit. And while we admire their achievements on the field, court or road, itโs not often that we get a glimpse into the trials and tribulations they face in order…
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Periods On The Pitch: 3 Manchester City Women Players Share Their Stories
Read More: Periods On The Pitch: 3 Manchester City Women Players Share Their StoriesAs womenโs football starts to get the respect it deserves, attention is finally turning to how to support players while theyโre on their periods. Whether itโs cramps, bad moods or the worry of leaking onto white shorts, many players have a multitude of period problems to contend with while theyโre trying to keep their mind…
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Under Armourโs Game-Changer: Meet Robyn Moodaly
Read More: Under Armourโs Game-Changer: Meet Robyn MoodalyRobyn Moodaly, a talented midfielder and attacking-mid, is deeply passionate about football, a legacy inherited from her father and grandfather who were avid players themselves. She honed her skills in her backyard, initially playing with boysโ teams due to the absence of womenโs teams. Her determination caught the attention of talent scouts, leading her to…
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A Look Inside Under Armourโs Journey To Compete Collection
Read More: A Look Inside Under Armourโs Journey To Compete CollectionโIt always seems impossible until itโs done,โ the age-old adage rings true for athletes around the world. But what they rarely talk about is the epic journey that leads them from the realm of the impossible to the pinnacle of achievement. Itโs a journey etched with relentless determination, endless training hours and an unwavering commitment…
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5 South African Athletes On What Pushes Them Forward
Read More: 5 South African Athletes On What Pushes Them ForwardBeing a strong woman in sport requires more than just skill or luck. It requires resilience, determination and that willpower to break barriers. It means defying societal norms and shattering stereotypes that limit womenโs potential. These five South African athletes (and proud Under Armour ambassadors) display courage, grit and confidence at every step of their…
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SPAR Proteas Talk Netball World Cup, Training And PUMA Sponsorships
Read More: SPAR Proteas Talk Netball World Cup, Training And PUMA SponsorshipsWeโre nearing the start of the Netball World Cup, being held in Cape Town from the 28th of July to the 6th of August. And the Proteas are ready to go, preparing hard to take on the best in the world. As the event nears, PUMAย have signed on two new players, Refiloe Nketsa and Elmerรฉ…
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Hereโs Everything You Need To Know About The Netball World Cup
Read More: Hereโs Everything You Need To Know About The Netball World CupThe time is finally here, where the Netball World Cup will be held on South African soil. Team SA has been hard at work putting in the time to make sure they take on the best in style. Here, everything you need to know about the games. Itโs time to support our Proteas! When is…
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Laduma! Hereโs EVERYTHING You Need To Know About The FIFA Womenโs World Cup 2023
Read More: Laduma! Hereโs EVERYTHING You Need To Know About The FIFA Womenโs World Cup 2023Grab your vuvuzelas, dust off your makarapas and prepare to unleash a wave of soccer madness because the FIFA Womenโs World Cup is just around the corner!ย And weโre totally here for it! The countdown is on and itโs time to gear up, rally together and show our unwavering support for the talented athletes of Banyana…
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How Boxer Simangele โSmashโ Hadebe Stays In Top Form
Read More: How Boxer Simangele โSmashโ Hadebe Stays In Top FormIt all started with a movie. Million Dollar Baby, to be exact. It was the main character, Maggie Fitzgerald, who inspired Simangele โSmashโ Hadebe to try her hand at boxing. โThe main character in that movie is so persistent,โ reflects 29-year-old Simangele. โShe wants to achieve something and [like her] I think I have the…
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What You Need To Know About Rising Star Of The Hockey World, Onthatile Zulu
Read More: What You Need To Know About Rising Star Of The Hockey World, Onthatile ZuluAt 23, Onthatile Zulu is a force to be reckoned with on the field and a role model off it. The South African field hockey powerhouse just became the first female Red Bull Athlete in the country and she shows no signs of slowing down. With her skill, motivation and grit, Zulu is a rising…
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SA Netball Captain Bongiwe Msomi Talks World Cup Dreams
Read More: SA Netball Captain Bongiwe Msomi Talks World Cup DreamsCaptain of the SA Netball team, Bongiwe Msomi is in top form โ and has been for some time. In 2017, she led her team to victory over England in their first-ever Quad Series victory. Since then, the team has steadily been gaining momentum with her at the helm, having a whopping 150 caps to…
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How Kirsten Neuschรคfer Won The Beautiful Golden Globe Race โ And Kept Sane
Read More: How Kirsten Neuschรคfer Won The Beautiful Golden Globe Race โ And Kept SaneRaces are meant to test your endurance, power and grit. But a few also test your mental capacity and ability to survive. One such race? The Golden Globe, a non-stop, around-the-world yacht race, which is done completely solo. We chat to Kirsten Neuschรคfer, winner of the 2022 Golden Globe Race, a nautical lesson in grit…
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The Badass B-Girl Whoโs Killing It On The Dance Floor
Read More: The Badass B-Girl Whoโs Killing It On The Dance FloorMeet the unstoppable force of breakdancing, Courtnaรฉ Paul, a b-girl from Durban, South Africa whoโs taking the world of dance by storm. With her remarkable talent, infectious energy, and larger-than-life personality, sheโs quickly become a household name in the breakdance community.ย She has won numerous breakdancing titles and accolades: Previous winner of Red Bull BC…
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How Pro Triathlete Mariella Sawyer Competes With The Best
Read More: How Pro Triathlete Mariella Sawyer Competes With The BestPro triathlete Mariella Sawyer takes on the toughest races for a living. We take a sneak peek into what that entails. โYouโre completely crazy. I wonder if I can do it.โ Thatโs the thought pattern โ fuelled by a natural competitive streak common in so many athletes โ that inspired Mariella Sawyer, sports scientist and…
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Cricketer Danรฉ van Niekerk Reflects On Her Long, Successful Career
Read More: Cricketer Danรฉ van Niekerk Reflects On Her Long, Successful CareerThis week, cricketer Danรฉ van Niekerk announced her retirement from the Proteas, after a long and successful career. On News24, Danรฉ said that sheโs grateful for her time on the biggest stage in womenโs cricket. โIt has been the greatest honour to lead and represent my country. I am incredibly blessed to have led the…
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The 2023 Absa Cape Epic: The Women To Watch
Read More: The 2023 Absa Cape Epic: The Women To WatchWhile the Menโs category is dominated by returning teams, and thus an element of the expected, theย Womenโs category in this yearโs Absa Cape Epic is far more open. Of the top combinations only the 8capital team and the newly formedย e-FORT.netย | SeattleCoffeeCo have completed an Absa Cape Epic together before. So it stands to reason that…
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Netball SA Has Just Unveiled The Netball World Cup Kit โ And Itโs STUNNING
Read More: Netball SA Has Just Unveiled The Netball World Cup Kit โ And Itโs STUNNINGAhead of the Vitality Netball World Cup (to be held in South Africa), Netball SA and PUMA have unveiled the special Netball World Cup kit the Spar Proteas will be playing in.ย The kit, which contains PUMAโs Drycell technology, pays homage to the colourful South African culture. โWe launched the Home and Away kits on…
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Meet The Absa Cape Epicโs Powerhouse Cyclist, Fran Miller
Read More: Meet The Absa Cape Epicโs Powerhouse Cyclist, Fran MillerFrom sporting heroes to royalty, business leaders to media personalities, the Absa Cape Epic, the worldโs most famous mountain bike stage race, attracts celebrities from around the world to make the event a box office hit year after year. All about the Absa Cape Epic The Epic Series is a global portfolio of the most…
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How Golfer Zethu Myeki Gets Her Head In The Game
Read More: How Golfer Zethu Myeki Gets Her Head In The GameGolfer Zethu Myekiย started playing golf on the soccer fields in her hometown in the Eastern Cape. They were playing as part of an initiative of the South African Golf Development Board. โFor me, it was love at first sight,โ she muses. Sheโd stare at the girls hitting balls on the field and always wanted to…
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ICC Womenโs T20 World Cup 2023: Match Schedules, Fixtures and Squadย
Read More: ICC Womenโs T20 World Cup 2023: Match Schedules, Fixtures and SquadยCricket fans, grab your sunscreen and coolers because the ICC T20 Womenโs World Cup 2023 is finally here! And itโs happening right here in sunny South Africa. The tournament is set to kick off on February 10th, with the host team, the Proteas, taking on Sri Lanka in Cape Townโs Newlands Cricket Grounds, setting the…
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Pro-Figher Jess Mouneimne Shows Why You Should Take Up MMA
Read More: Pro-Figher Jess Mouneimne Shows Why You Should Take Up MMAWhether itโs for fun or til one of you taps out, you should take up MMA. This is one sport thatโll teach you a lot about yourself. Just ask pro-fighter Jessica Mouneimne. โThereโs something thatโs quite interesting when you get hit in the face,โ says Jessica Mouneimne. โMy husband, whoโs my coach, says this all…
