Gqeberha’s national squash players Lizelle Muller and Hayley Ward will team up for the first time to challenge for top honours when the Tswalu South African Doubles Squash Championships take place in Johannesburg this weekend.The tournament will be held at the Country Club Johannesburg courts in Auckland Park from February 24 to 26, and will see the cream of South Africa’s players gunning for the women’s, men’s and mixed titles. Muller and Ward, who both represented South Africa at the African … [Read more...] about Gqeberha pair fired up to land SA women’s doubles squash title
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ISUZU backs ATC Multisport for 2023 IRONMAN Races
GQEBERHA – ISUZU Motors South Africa is pleased to announce its sponsorship of one of South Africa’s largest triathlon and multisport clubs, ATC Multisport for the 2023 IRONMAN races.ATC Multisport, was formed in 2006, and has an active database of about 1000 members, across the three sporting disciplines namely; swimming, cycling and running. Representing the ISUZU brand, a team from ATC Multisport will be participating at several IRONMAN South Africa races in 2023 including the African … [Read more...] about ISUZU backs ATC Multisport for 2023 IRONMAN Races
Caddie influence extends far beyond the course
A caddie training initiative which extends beyond the confines of just playing golf was held atHumewood Golf Club on Monday in a partnership between the Sunshine Tour and SA Tourismas a prelude to this week’s professional tournament.The Nelson Mandela Bay Championships runs from Thursday to Sunday and will see many ofthe country’s leading Tour players gunning for the title at the iconic links course in Gqeberha.The role of the caddie has always been integral to the sport of golf, with many close … [Read more...] about Caddie influence extends far beyond the course
India Beat Ireland by 5 Runs
In the final ICC Women’s T20 World Cup played at St Georges Park in Gqeberha today India and Ireland both got a taste of why Gqeberha is named the “Windy City” and then, just for good measure, we had more than a spot of that liquid that we all pray for – RAIN.Images here: 20 February – Gqeberha – India v Ireland A sparkling innings from Smriti Mandhana helped India seal an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 semi-final spot with a rain-affected five-run victory over Ireland. Mandhana cashed in on … [Read more...] about India Beat Ireland by 5 Runs
CSA Mounts A First-Ever Career Expo At Supersport Park During The South Africa And West Indies Test
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) is set to mount the first-ever Career Expo during the South Africa and West Indies Test series that will be played at SuperSport Park between 28 February and 4 March 2023.This initiative is part of an educational theme headlining the series, aimed at offering career guidance to learners, students, and young professionals. Various institutions, including CSA and sponsors, will set up their gazebos inside the grounds where they will showcase the numerous … [Read more...] about CSA Mounts A First-Ever Career Expo At Supersport Park During The South Africa And West Indies Test
Overtime Launches Overtime Boxing (OTX) with DAZN As Exclusive Media…
Overtime Launches Overtime Boxing (OTX) with DAZN As Exclusive Media Rights Partner and C4 Energy as Inaugural Sponsor “These next waves of fighters have remarkable stories of grit and perseverance. We feel privileged that we can help empower them as they work to reach their dreams and share their stories with Overtime’s millions of fans,” said Brandon Rhodes, GM of OTX. BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PRWEB) February 21, 2023 Overtime, builder of disruptive new sports leagues, announced its entry into … [Read more...] about Overtime Launches Overtime Boxing (OTX) with DAZN As Exclusive Media…
Huge Encounter for Ireland in Gqeberha Today
Ireland captain Laura Delany promised there is more to come from her side as they end their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 campaign against India on Monday.Delany’s side are winless from their first three matches, with narrow defeat against West Indies on Friday ensuring they could not qualify for the semi-finals. It means their tournament will come to an end at St George’s Park in Gqeberha against an India side looking to bounce back from defeat to England. “We know that we’ve performed well in … [Read more...] about Huge Encounter for Ireland in Gqeberha Today
Brother and Sister duo set to run hard and have fun at the AFRICANX TRAILRUN
Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. “Let Nature Give You A Run For Your Money” The competition in the Mixed Team Category of the AFRICANX TRAILRUN 3-Day Stage Race, that will take place at the Houw Hoek Hotel (Western Cape) the weekend of 17 – 19 March 2023, has gone up a level with the pairing up of brother and sister duo Stuart Marais (Addo, Eastern Cape) and Kerry-Ann Marshall (Newlands, Cape … [Read more...] about Brother and Sister duo set to run hard and have fun at the AFRICANX TRAILRUN
Gqeberha’s Double Header Looms
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup machine rolled into Gqeberha and today (Saturday 18 February) offers a juicy double header as England take on India in the first match starting at 15h00 followed by the BIG ONE between South Africa and Australia (the current World Champs) at 19h00.Attendance at these two crunch games is expected to be up on the last couple of matches. At St Georges Park there are many additional activities on offer for old and young alike. South Africa v Australia South African … [Read more...] about Gqeberha’s Double Header Looms
Gqeberha’s Smiles for England
A fightback with the bat and brilliance from England’s spinners set up an 11-run victory over India in Gqeberha in the battle of the previously unbeaten teams in Group 2 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023.Renuka Singh was outstanding early for India, taking five for 15, as England found themselves in early trouble at 29 for three. However, Nat Sciver-Brunt made 50, with Amy Jones (40) and Heather Knight (28), helping England fight back to make 151 for seven. Smriti Mandhana played the … [Read more...] about Gqeberha’s Smiles for England
8 367 Fans Rooted for South Africa
Australia proved once again at St Georges Park, Gqeberha just why they are the top ranked T20 team (out of 54) in the World when they beat South Africa by six wickets, with 21 balls to spare, and became the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023.The official attendance figures saw 8 367 paying fans through the gate to watch the double header on Saturday. The win for Australia ensures they will top Group 1 and ease through to the semi-finals of the … [Read more...] about 8 367 Fans Rooted for South Africa
Kapp relishing ‘special’ St George’s Park homecoming
Experienced all-rounder to play first international match at St George’s Park Blockbuster double-header between England and India and South Africa and Australia a repeat of 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals Proteas all-rounder, Marizanne Kapp, is relishing the opportunity to play in front of her home crowd for the first time when South Africa faces Australia in a crucial ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash at St George’s Park on Saturday. The experienced Kapp has played 221 international … [Read more...] about Kapp relishing ‘special’ St George’s Park homecoming
Lanning guides Australia home after Wareham’s three wickets
Meg Lanning’s unbeaten 48 guided Australia to an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh as the reigning ICC Women’s T20 World Cup champions recorded their second successive victory.Lanning led a successful pursuit of Bangladesh’s 107, of which captain Nigar Sultana Joty contributed 57, with Georgia Wareham (3/20) among the Australian bowlers to shine. Darcie Brown chipped in with for two for 23 before Alyssa Healy and Lanning’s partnership of 72 laid the foundations in the chase. Bangladesh opted to … [Read more...] about Lanning guides Australia home after Wareham’s three wickets
It JUST Took Two
Australia secured a big 10 wicket win over Sri Lanka at St. Georges Park, Gqeberha on Thursday 16 February 2023 in the Women’s ICC T20 World Cup Tournament.Beth Mooney got her batting back on track thanks to a mammoth partnership with Alyssa Healy that steered Australia to a 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka. The five-time champions suffocated Sri Lanka with spin to stop them from capitalizing on a fast start by Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama. Megan Schutt then took three wickets in … [Read more...] about It JUST Took Two
Who will get the Rose at St Georges Park Today?
This evening at 19h00 Gqeberha will experience the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time as the reigning champions, Australia, take on Bangladesh. Shelley Nitschke has backed Beth Mooney to rediscover her best form ahead of Australia’s Group 1 clash with Bangladesh in Gqeberha. The opener has been a reliable source of runs since her debut in 2016 but has recorded back-to-back ducks in South Africa, dismissed without scoring in the warm-up defeat to Ireland and again in the Group 1 opener … [Read more...] about Who will get the Rose at St Georges Park Today?
