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How Anneke Spies Is Pushing Women’s Weightlifting Forward
Read More: How Anneke Spies Is Pushing Women’s Weightlifting ForwardAnneke Spies, champion weightlifter, got her start with CrossFit and is already on her way to greatness. Here’s how she’s 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 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Then there’s 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. It’s 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, it’s 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 women’s football starts to get the respect it deserves, attention is finally turning to how to support players while they’re on their periods. Whether it’s cramps, bad moods or the worry of leaking onto white shorts, many players have a multitude of period problems to contend with while they’re trying to keep their mind…
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Under Armour’s Game-Changer: Meet Robyn Moodaly
Read More: Under Armour’s 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 boys’ teams due to the absence of women’s teams. Her determination caught the attention of talent scouts, leading her to…
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A Look Inside Under Armour’s Journey To Compete Collection
Read More: A Look Inside Under Armour’s Journey To Compete Collection“It always seems impossible until it’s done,” 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. It’s 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 women’s 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 SponsorshipsWe’re 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, PUMA have signed on two new players, Refiloe Nketsa and Elmeré…
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Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Netball World Cup
Read More: Here’s 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. It’s time to support our Proteas! When is…
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Laduma! Here’s EVERYTHING You Need To Know About The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Read More: Laduma! Here’s EVERYTHING You Need To Know About The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023Grab your vuvuzelas, dust off your makarapas and prepare to unleash a wave of soccer madness because the FIFA Women’s World Cup is just around the corner! And we’re totally here for it! The countdown is on and it’s time to gear up, rally together and show our unwavering support for the talented athletes of Banyana…
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How Boxer Simangele ‘Smash’ Hadebe Stays In Top Form
Read More: How Boxer Simangele ‘Smash’ 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 ‘Smash’ Hadebe to try her hand at boxing. “The main character in that movie is so persistent,” reflects 29-year-old Simangele. “She 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 – 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 Neuschäfer Won The Beautiful Golden Globe Race – And Kept Sane
Read More: How Kirsten Neuschäfer Won The Beautiful Golden Globe Race – 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 Neuschäfer, winner of the 2022 Golden Globe Race, a nautical lesson in grit…
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The Badass B-Girl Who’s Killing It On The Dance Floor
Read More: The Badass B-Girl Who’s Killing It On The Dance FloorMeet the unstoppable force of breakdancing, Courtnaé Paul, a b-girl from Durban, South Africa who’s taking the world of dance by storm. With her remarkable talent, infectious energy, and larger-than-life personality, she’s quickly become a household name in the breakdance community. 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. “You’re completely crazy. I wonder if I can do it.” That’s the thought pattern – fuelled by a natural competitive streak common in so many athletes – that inspired Mariella Sawyer, sports scientist and…
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Cricketer Dané van Niekerk Reflects On Her Long, Successful Career
Read More: Cricketer Dané van Niekerk Reflects On Her Long, Successful CareerThis week, cricketer Dané van Niekerk announced her retirement from the Proteas, after a long and successful career. On News24, Dané said that she’s grateful for her time on the biggest stage in women’s cricket. “It 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 Men’s category is dominated by returning teams, and thus an element of the expected, the Women’s category in this year’s Absa Cape Epic is far more open. Of the top combinations only the 8capital team and the newly formed e-FORT.net | 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 – And It’s STUNNING
Read More: Netball SA Has Just Unveiled The Netball World Cup Kit – And It’s 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. The kit, which contains PUMA’s Drycell technology, pays homage to the colourful South African culture. “We launched the Home and Away kits on…
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Meet The Absa Cape Epic’s Powerhouse Cyclist, Fran Miller
Read More: Meet The Absa Cape Epic’s Powerhouse Cyclist, Fran MillerFrom sporting heroes to royalty, business leaders to media personalities, the Absa Cape Epic, the world’s 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 Myeki 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. “For me, it was love at first sight,” she muses. She’d stare at the girls hitting balls on the field and always wanted to…
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: Match Schedules, Fixtures and Squad
Read More: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023: Match Schedules, Fixtures and SquadCricket fans, grab your sunscreen and coolers because the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup 2023 is finally here! And it’s 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 Town’s 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 it’s for fun or til one of you taps out, you should take up MMA. This is one sport that’ll teach you a lot about yourself. Just ask pro-fighter Jessica Mouneimne. “There’s something that’s quite interesting when you get hit in the face,” says Jessica Mouneimne. “My husband, who’s my coach, says this all…
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Tegan Phillips Is Trying To Break The Guinness World Record For Cycling From Cairo To Cape Town
Read More: Tegan Phillips Is Trying To Break The Guinness World Record For Cycling From Cairo To Cape TownTegan Phillips is aiming to break the Guinness World Record for cycling from Cairo to Cape Town. She might seem… The post Tegan Phillips Is Trying To Break The Guinness World Record For Cycling From Cairo To Cape Town appeared first on Women’s Health.