Potch Track Club athlete Douw Smit made an impressive debut for Team South Africa at his first-ever Commonwealth Games, finishing 5th overall in the men's javelin throw final. Competing on one of the world's biggest sporting stages at the Games in Glasgow, United Kingdom, Smit launched a best throw of 82.88m to secure his top-five finish among an elite international field. Image : Potch Track Club Reflection and Gratitude While aiming for a spot on the podium, Smit expressed

Four standout athletes from Potch Track Club are gearing up to take on the world's best as they represent South Africa at the World Athletics U20 Championships Oregon 2026, hosted at the iconic Hayward Field from 5–9 August 2026. Image: Potch Track Club Key Race & Event Schedule (SA Time) Here is when you can catch the Potch Track Club athletes in action on the international stage: 🏃‍♂️ Werner Gouws (Men’s 800m): Round 1: 5 August @ 20:43 🏃‍♀️ Andrea Steynberg (Women’s 800m

Om 'n balanswetsak tussen 'n gesin, 'n eie onderneming en alledaagse verantwoordelikhede te handhaaf is reeds 'n uitdaging – maar om dit te kombineer met topsport op internasionale vlak, is niks minder as 'n inspirerende prestasie nie. Foto:BackaBuddy Nadat sy eers in 2025 met kompeterende sport begin het, het 'n plaaslike vrou, ma van twee en kleinsake-eienaar die onmoontlike moontlik gemaak. Deur vroeë oggend-oefensessies, laat nagte en loutere deursettingsvermoë het sy gek

The second half of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow saw Team South Africa expand their medal collection beyond the pool, making significant strides in track and field, judo, and para athletics. Facing intense international competition across the final days of action, South African athletes delivered several standout victories, ultimately bringing their total medal haul to 28, surpassing their tally from Birmingham 2022. Athletics & Para Athletics Breakthroughs Track and

The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow officially got underway inside the Hydro arena, marking the first time the opening ceremony was held indoors in Games history. Team South Africa entered as the 37th nation to parade, led by flagbearer Bridget Herselman and batonbearer Shane Williams. As the competition progressed through the opening days, Team SA established a notable presence across multiple disciplines, highlighted by strong performances in the pool, key victories in t

Technical High School Klerksdorp (HTS Klerksdorp) is celebrating a landmark sporting achievement as learner Chade Jansen made her debut on the international gymnastics stage. Image: Technical High School Klerksdorp Jansen officially represented South Africa at her first-ever Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup, hosted in Milan, Italy. The high-profile event brought together top-tier gymnasts from across the globe, offering a major platform for emerging international talent. Step To

Die sportkantoor van Potchefstroom Gimnasium het die amptelike kwalifikasie van een van sy elite-multidissiplinêre atlete, Egbert Palmer, vir die internasionale verhoog aangekondig. Foto: Potchefstroom Gimnasium Palmer het sy plek in die nasionale span bespreek nadethat hy uitstekend gevaar het tydens die hoëprofiel South Africa's Top Biathle, Triathle and Laser Run-kompetisie wat op 4 Julie 2026 plaasgevind het. Hierdie nasionale nasionale byeenkoms bring die land se absolu

Die atletiekakademie van Klerksdorp Hoërskool (KHS) het ’n historiese internasionale mylpaal behaal met die amptelike aankondiging van Marques Olivier se nasionale insluiting. Die kranige spiesgooier is finaal opgeneem in die Suid-Afrikaanse nasionale span wat die land later vanjaar tydens die Istream/World Athletics o.20 Wêreldkampioenskappe gaan verteenwoordig. Die gesogte wêreldbyeenkoms vind in Augustus 2026 in Oregon, die Verenigde State van Amerika (VSA), plaas. Foto: K

Netball South Africa (NSA), in conjunction with the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC), has officially confirmed the final 12-person squad selected to represent the country at the upcoming Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The high-profile multi-sport showpiece is scheduled to take place in Scotland from 23 July to 2 August 2026. Image: Netball South Africa In alignment with multi-coded international event protocols, the national team will tempor

The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) has officially announced the four judoka selected to represent Team South Africa at the upcoming Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Image: Team South Africa The selection follows rigorous national trials, international ranking reviews, and strict high-performance criteria managed by Judo South Africa to ensure the country sends its most competitive mat specialists to the global showpiece. The Selected Athlete

North-West University (NWU) has solidified its position as a central hub for athletic talent following the selection of six student-athletes to represent South Africa at the 2026 CAA African Athletics Championships. The event, scheduled to take place in Accra, Ghana, from 12 to 17 May, features a 35-member national squad aiming for continental success. The inclusion of these representatives highlights the university's consistent contribution to the national sporting landscape

The Potchefstroom Gymnastics Academy (PGA) has reached a historic milestone with the announcement that one of its standout gymnasts will officially represent South Africa on the international stage. Haylee de Jager has been selected as part of the national team to compete at the African Championships, taking place in Tshwane from 28 April to 1 May 2026. Image:Potchefstroom Gymnastics Academy A Double Achievement for the Club In addition to Haylee’s national selection, the clu

As the 2026 HSBC SVNS season approaches, the Springbok Sevens team enters the new campaign with renewed confidence, strong continuity, and measured evolution. Eleven players who helped secure the dramatic season-ending World Championship triumph in Los Angeles earlier this year remain at the heart of the squad. Their presence forms a solid foundation as the Blitzboks prepare for the opening leg of the new season in Dubai next weekend. With strategic leadership adjustments, re

🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍 Klerksdorp School of Gymnastics is beaming with pride as we announce that Coach Tatiana and gymnast Chadé Jansen have been selected to represent on the international stage at the Sky Grace and Beijing Top Open International Competition next week in Beijing, China!✨ Image: The Klerksdorp School of Gymnastics 🏅 A Journey Fueled by Passion & Precision This remarkable opportunity is the result of unwavering dedication, hours of training, and a relentless pur