Our ambassadors are all elite athletes who will share their journey as they pursue their sporting dreams and tackle the challenges of being a women in sport.
AMBASSADORS
HAYLEY NIXON
World Surfski Champion & Biokineticist.
FOCUS: Greater gender equality in sport
GILLIAN SANDERS
Olympic Triathlete & Lawyer.
FOCUS: Helping young athletes through the transition from junior to senior levels
PHUMELELA MBANDE
South African Hockey Goalkeeper & Chartered Accountant.
FOCUS: Mental health awareness and education in sport
LEE-ANN PERSSE
Olympic Rower & Business Woman
FOCUS: Mental Health and Transition from elite sport to normal life
TEBOGO MAMATU
South African 100m Champion & BSports Science
FOCUS: Body confidence for girls and women in sport
RIKENETTE STEENKAMP
South African 100mH record holder & Masters in Sport Science.
FOCUS: Fair representation for women in all areas of sport
WENDA NEL
Commonwealth Games 400mH medalist & Dietitian
FOCUS: Helping women feel confident in themselves and the way they look
MONA PRETORIUS
Commonwealth Games weightlifting medalist & Sport Psychology PhD candidate.
FOCUS: Developing young athletes to reach their potential both in and out of sport
