by Kgaugelo Selane
In a major boost for women’s sport, 26 female athletes from the Tshwane University of Technology have received bursaries worth more than R1 million from the Women in Sport Trust. The bursaries are designed to support female student-athletes who excel academically and in their respective sporting codes. This donation represents a significant investment in the future of women’s sport at the University. Easing the financial burden on the recipients will enable them to focus on their studies while continuing to compete at the highest level.
Dr Hajira Mashego, TUT’s Director of Sport, hailed the initiative as a game-changer for women in sport at the institution. “This is a proud moment for TUT and for women’s sport as a whole. These young women have demonstrated outstanding dedication on and off the field and this support will go a long way in ensuring they continue to excel. We hope this opportunity will open even more doors for them in the future,” she said.
The bursaries come at a time when the push for gender equity in sport is gaining momentum with increased efforts to provide female athletes with the same opportunities as their male counterparts. TUT remains committed to advancing talent and empowering its student-athletes by ensuring that they have the resources and support needed to thrive in both their sporting and academic pursuits.
