Sports Dialogue: Gauteng women in sport seek to find solutions
In an effort to find solutions towards improving and strengthening women’s sport, the Gauteng department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation in partnership with the University of Johannesburg will, this coming Saturday 3 September, host the Women in Sport Dialogue at the Turffontein Race Course.
Held under the theme: “Nurturing Her Excellence” the dialogue’s main objective is to look into the underlying factors causing the decline in the progression of girls in sport. Studies have revealed that girls’ progression towards elite level in sport often declines from the adolescent stage.
Topics to be discussed include The Participation of Girls in Sport, Progression of women as coaches and Women in sport leadership.
The Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Faith Mazibuko will deliver the keynote address. Other speakers include Cynthia Chaka (SuperSport Sport Presenter), Alyssa Conley (Professional Athlete),
Also taking part are athletes including Refiloe Jane, Khethiwe Zulu, Mapaseka Makhanya, Thandi Merafe and many others.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Event: Gauteng Women in Sport Dialogue
Date: Saturday, 3 September 2016
Time: 8h00 to 17h00
Venue: Turffontein Race Course, Johannesburg
For media inquiries contact:
Nomazwe Ntlokwana
Tel: 011 355 2578
Cell: 083 507 8068
E-mail: nomazwe.ntlokwana@gauteng.gov.za
