Boxing South Africa (BSA) has officially endorsed and partnered with South Africa’s leading women’s sport initiative, Gsport, as it celebrates its eighteenth year of championing women’s sport and enhancing corporate support for female athletes.
This year-long collaboration will focus on elevating the visibility of women in boxing and driving greater interest in the sport through content creation, master classes, event partnerships, and mentorship programs. The partnership aims to revitalise women’s boxing at all levels.
Gsport’s support for women’s boxing has been long-standing. Since 2009, gsport has honoured prominent figures such as Mbali Zantsi, a pioneering female boxing promoter, who was named Woman of the Year. Boxer Noni Tenge has also been recognised as Athlete of the Year, and Simangele Hadebe was featured as one of the 10 Newsmakers at the #GAL2023 in December 2023.
Gsport Founder Kass Naidoo said: “Having covered women’s boxing since 2009, we are excited to partner with Boxing South Africa 15 years later to amplify our efforts.
This collaboration will significantly boost the sport’s visibility and attract new interest, benefiting female athletes and the sport as a whole. Our ongoing commitment to advancing women’s sports and creating equitable opportunities is reflected in this partnership.”
Nande Mheshe, Chairlady of Boxing SA’s Women In Boxing, added: “Boxing South Africa is excited to partner with Gsport to champion and elevate women in boxing. This collaboration aims to boost visibility and open new doors for female boxing practitioners, celebrating their achievements and propelling the fistic sport forward. We eagerly anticipate a successful partnership that highlights and advances women’s contributions to boxing. We will kick start Season 2 of the WIB series at KZN from 29-31 August 2024.”
One immediate action is ensuring that leading women in boxing are nominated for the
2024 Momentum gsport Awards. Nominations close at midnight on Women’s Day, 9
August 2024. Entries can be submitted at gsport.co.za/nominations.
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