Sportswomen shine at Gsport4girls
Banyana Banyana coah, Desire Ellis says such awards are a nod and encouragement for sportswomen.
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To celebrate and support sportswomen, Gsport4girls hosted its 17th edition of Africa’s longest-running women’s sports awards on September 14.
Speaking at Wanderers Club, sports presenter Julia Stuart said the awards were aimed at acknowledging sportswomen in the country.
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“We’re celebrating our sportswomen’s unrelenting spirit and their will to keep going for gold medals in their games,” said Stuart.
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Banyana Banyana soccer player Andile Dlamini added that she was honoured to be nominated for the awards.
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“I am grateful to be nominated by an initiative that celebrates women. Being recognised today means volumes for my career and I already feel like a winner just by being here,” said Dlamini.
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Cricket broadcaster and Gsport4girls founder Kass Naidoo said she hoped every nominee and winner left proud and inspired.
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“To all those shortlisted for an award tonight, remember to own the night whether you leave with or without an award tonight, make sure you leave a proud finalist,” said Naidoo.
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“It’s so important to use this night to boost and remind yourself of the power you have and continue to shine in your career,” Naidoo concluded.
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