Gsport4girls constantly shines light on sportswomen and their achievements

Banyana Banyana coah, Desire Ellis says such awards are a nod and encouragement for sportswomen.

Asanda Matlhare

September 15, 2022

Niki Cronje and Esha Mansingh flaunt their dresses for the Gsport4girls awards. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

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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Boitumelo Mahloko, Cecilia Molokwane and Bongi Msomi are happy to be representing Netball South Africa at the awards. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

Celumusa Malinga and Sindi Malinga are excited to be nominated at the awards. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

“We’re celebrating our sportswomen’s unrelenting spirit and their will to keep going for gold medals in their games,” said Stuart.

Banyana Banyana soccer player Andile Dlamini added that she was honoured to be nominated for the awards.

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Kgothatso Montjane and Amanda Manku are happy to be attending the awards at Wanderers Club. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

Entertainers set the stage on fire at the Wanderers Club. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

Banyana Banyana coach Desire Ellis is happy to be nominated for the Gsport awards. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

“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.

Cricket broadcaster and Gsport4girls founder Kass Naidoo said she hoped every nominee and winner left proud and inspired.

Miyanda Maseti and Lesedi Khuno are stoked about their nominations for the awards. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

Itumeleng Banda is excited to be interviewing athletes on the red carpet. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

Moekie Grobbelaar and Anrune Weyers are ecstatic about their awards. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

“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. 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,” said Naidoo.

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