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The South African
4 days ago
- The South African
SASCOC announces SA flag bearers for 2025 World Games
Team SA's participation at the World Games in Chengdu, officially gets under way on Thursday in the south-western Chinese city which is home to 20 million people. South Africa will be one of over a hundred nations parading at the opening ceremony, with archer Hendre Verhoef and orienteering's Sarah Wimberley being given the honour of carrying the country's flag on such a big stage. Verhoef, 17, and Wimberley, 22, are part of Team SA's representation of 20 athletes across eight different sports. These are the 12th The World Games, a multi-code event for several sports and disciplines that are not in the Olympic Games programme, with the event taking place every four years. This is South Africa ninth successive participation at The World Games, having accumulated 20 medals from their previous eight appearances. This year's edition of The World Games is being held from 7 to 17 August. Both Verhoef and Wimberley are ranked No 1 in their disciplines in South Africa and both have represented the country previously on the international stage. Verhoef will be wearing green and gold for the eighth time, while Wimberley has already participated in two Junior World Orienteering Championships and two World Orienteering Championships. In congratulating both Team SA athletes on their appointment as flag bearers at the opening ceremony, the president of the South African Sports Confederation, Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SASCOC), Barry Hendricks, offered words of encouragement to the pair. 'This will become a life memory for both of you. It is indeed an honour for you to represent your country on the international stage, but carrying the flag adds to the enormity of the achievement. It's important that you soak up the atmosphere and carry the energy of the ceremony into your competition. 'There is a huge audience watching The World Games and you have done all the hard work in earning your Team SA colours. Enjoy the moment and go out there and do your best on this big international stage,' he added. Verhoef and Septimus Cilliers get Team SA's campaign started when they take part in the men's target compound qualification, with the knockout stages beginning on Friday. ARCHERY (3) Men: Hendre Verhoef, Septimus Cilliers Women: Jeanine Van Kradenburg Management: Gerda Roux CANOEING (2) Men: Hamish Lovemore Women: Saskia Hockly Management: Nkosi Mzolo KICKBOXING (5) Men: Ahmad Mahomed, Matthew Gething, Muhammad Mia Women: Leanne Van der Mescht, Saentone Louw Management: Aslam Mahomed, Shabnum Mia MUAYTHAI (1) Men: Damian Collins Managemet: Brett Clarke ORIENTEERING (1) Women: Sarah Wimberley Management: Garry Morrison POWERLIFTING (2) Men: Harold Pietersen Women: Megan Faul Management: Andrew Ludick, Rodney Anthony SPORT CLIMBING (4) Men: Joshua Bruyns, John-David Muller Women: Aniya Holder, Tegwen Oates Management: Dean Bruyns SQUASH (2) Men: Dewald van Niekerk Women: Hayley Ward Management: Jean-Pierre Brits Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Herald
7 days ago
- The Herald
PE Sports Legends Trust celebrates 10 unsung heroines
The Port Elizabeth Sports Legends Trust again acknowledged Women's Month by celebrating the lives and contributions of 10 unsung heroines in sport, arts and culture at the weekend. The vibrant Royal Tea in the beautifully draped 19th on Fifth Conference Venue in Walmer was part of the trust's 10th anniversary celebrations. It was also the third Unsung Heroines event organised by the trustees and the organisation's women's committee. SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) chief executive Nosipho Jafta was the guest of honour for the evening. Jafta praised the trust's efforts in recognising women in sport, arts and culture. 'This is amazing, this is a beautiful event,' Jafta said. 'It's always good for women to celebrate each other, to have this kind of event in Gqeberha, celebrating other women. 'I'm from Gqeberha and feel honoured to be part of this event. 'We need to do more of such events, because mothers are always known to be nation builders and this event to me is exactly that. 'We are honouring women who do not stand in front of cameras, who do not want to be praised, who don't want any accolades, they just want to be heard and seen. 'Today, we are saying to them, we see you, and it's beautiful to give people their flowers while they can still smell them, because in most cases we celebrate each other when we are no more. 'I support this initiative because I believe people must be honoured, they must be told that we are grateful for the work that they do in their communities.' Elizabeth 'Biffy' Joubert was acknowledged for her service in creating water safety awareness, as well as for many years of training educators in the skills of teaching swimming. Ursula Petersen was also honoured for having dedicated a lifetime to water skills training in the community. Truda Plaatjies, who obtained provincial hockey colours in her playing days, was honoured for her contributions to the less prominent sport of squash. Over many years, Plaatjies devoted time and energy to fostering the game at all levels. Besides being an active player, she also obtained her coaching qualification and served the province as a coach at various levels. Also honoured was Luyanda Matomela Siwisa, a top athlete who went on to serve Cowan High School for 28 years. As an educator, she went above and beyond the call of duty, producing several leading athletes and netball players, many of whom went on to gain provincial and national colours. Carol Munger was honoured for her contribution to hockey in the region. A familiar figure on the fields of Gelvandale for the Rangers Club during her playing career, she then took on a new role and served diligently over many years as the manager of EP teams. Also recognised was Rina van Zyl, who without any fanfare was involved in the welfare of young golfers, particularly in giving opportunities where previously denied. She has the distinction of being the only woman chair of a golf club, the Fairview Golf Club. Fiona Rodell was honoured for having dedicated six decades of her life to keeping the spirit of Spanish dancing alive. She has won the prestigious Molina Award an incredible 17 times. A legend in the world of dance, Maureen Gardner, was also recognised. She has enjoyed a dance career spanning 50 years, winning two SA titles with her husband, Sylvester, along the way. She actively promotes and teaches the art of dance in the community. Pinky Nkanunu was recognised as a lifelong activist for justice, equality and transformation in sport. Her quiet background efforts served as inspiration to her late husband, Silas, who was a former SA Rugby Union president. A poignant moment was the special dedication to the late Chakeera Dolley, who was honoured by the trust in 2024 for her contribution to the sport of volleyball. Another highlight was the special award presented by trustee Graeme Sauls to Barbara Gunn-Manna, who is a well-known personality in the soccer world. Her work to keep the history of the game alive via social media platforms is well-known and traverses the continents. The Herald
TimesLIVE
30-07-2025
- TimesLIVE
Sascoc, federations form task team over McKenzie's big funding cuts
National federations have formed a strategic task team to engage sport minister Gayton McKenzie and his department after heavy funding cuts, the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) said on Tuesday. Sports have been hit by budget cuts totalling about R40m this year which have seen cuts in government funding of up to 60% for codes such as athletics and swimming, while Sascoc and a few others received nothing. Sascoc described the cuts as an 'unfolding financial crisis that will derail the upward performance trajectory of all the [South African] teams and individual athletes'. It and the national federations held an emergency meeting last week.
