French rugby star Antoine Dupont is leaving the Six Nations to chase Olympic gold in rugby Sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Dupont’s move to Sevens highlights his versatility and commitment to rugby, while also showcasing the transforming dynamics of the sport. He will join the French Sevens team and take part in the World Rugby Sevens circuit’s legs in Vancouver and Los Angeles in early 2022, along with other top rugby players like Sonny Bill Williams and Cheslin Kolbe who have also competed in the Sevens event at the Olympics.
MotiMoves, a free online entrepreneurship program, has become the primary sponsor of South Africa’s women’s field hockey team as they aim to compete in the 2024 Olympics in France. With R30 million in funding over 12 months, the sponsorship exemplifies a deep faith in the potential of South African women’s hockey. The team is competing in the African Hockey Road to Paris tournament and has already captivated numerous fans throughout South Africa and beyond.
Pierre van der Westhuyzen, a South African canoeist, has become an Australian citizen thanks to his potential as a future Olympic team member. An exceptional clause in Australia’s citizenship act allowed Pierre to become a citizen swiftly, enabling him to represent Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Pierre is the youngest member of the Australian men’s sprint kayaking team, and his dedication and talent have already yielded silver and bronze medals.
South African surfers Jordy Smith and Sarah Baum have secured their spots to represent their country at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. After their remarkable performance at the 2023 ISA World Surfing Games held in El Salvador, Smith and Baum earned their qualifications alongside other top surfers from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
The RMB National Rowing Squad of South Africa has begun their international season with a remarkable performance at the Rowing World Cup in Zagreb, Croatia. The team’s athletes have shown their skills and determination, securing silver and bronze medals in the Men’s Four and Women’s Double Scull events, respectively.