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SAโ€™s Olympic Hopes Soar With Rugby and Hockey Stars!

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Catch up on Team SA's exciting start at the Olympics with Paige Badenhorst leading the charge! ๐Ÿฅ‡

The Paris 2024 Olympics got off to a dazzling start for Team South Africa as the rugby and hockey squads took the spotlight, led by star athlete Paige Badenhorst. Her electric performance set the tone for Team SA on Saturday, showcasing their preparation and passion for the games. With an array of talented athletes including Erin Gallagher in swimming, Geronay Whitebooi, Johanita Scholtz, and Sarah Baum in hockey, the South African contingent is ready to make waves at this year's Olympics.

On the rugby field, Badenhorst's leadership and skill were evident as she guided her teammates through tight matches, maintaining their composure and making crucial plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Meanwhile, Gallagher made a splash in the swimming preliminaries, proving that South Africa's strength goes beyond just team sports. The synergy among these athletes is undeniable, and they all share a common goal: to bring home the gold.

Hockey also witnessed thrilling moments, with Scholtz and Baum combining their efforts to outwit the opponents and keep the scoreboard in Team SAโ€™s favour. As the excitement builds, the comradery amongst the South African athletes exemplifies the spirit of sportsmanship and excellence. Each match not only showcases their individual talents but also reflects the hard work, dedication, and unity that define South African sports at its core.

As we look forward to the upcoming matches, Team SA's prospects appear bright, with fans ready to rally behind their countries' remarkable athletes. From rugby to hockey, every point scored and every goal achieved brings South Africa a step closer to Olympic glory. The passion and pride for representing the homeland at the Olympics inspire fans and athletes alike, igniting a passion that resonates far beyond the field.

Interestingly, rugby was introduced into the Olympic Games in 1900, and South Africa has always been a formidable contender in the sport. Additionally, hockey has been a part of the Summer Olympics since 1908 for men and 1980 for women, with South Africa making its debut in this thrilling fast-paced game in 1996, signaling the dawn of a new era for the country's representation in international sports.

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Paige Badenhorst Leads Saturday's Olympics Wrap, Hockey and ... (gsport4girls)

Paige Badenhorst, Erin Gallagher, Geronay Whitebooi, Johanita Scholtz and Sarah Baum got Team SA's campaign off to a promising start in Paris.

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Record women's rugby attendance shattered as stars of sevens ... (World Rugby)

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Olympic Rugby Sevens: All the Women's fixtures for the 2024 ... (planetrugby.com)

Ahead of the action, we have collected all the Women's Rugby Sevens fixtures at Paris 2024 in one place for your convenience.

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Bok Women 7s Paris day one (SA Rugby)

The Springbok Women's Sevens team finished their 34-5 defeat against Australia with a strong second half surge in their opening match of the Rugby Sevens ...

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Olympic Sevens, Women - Day One (Rugby365)

After three drama-packed days of the men's competition, we switch to the women at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Australia and New Zealand hope to send legendary ...

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New Zealand, Australia dominate opening rugby sevens matches ... (SuperSport)

Defending Olympic champions New Zealand and fellow favourites Australia dominated their opening pool matches as sevens at the Stade de France on Sunday made ...

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Paris Olympics 2024: Australia women's rugby sevens first day pool ... (Nine)

Australia ๏ปฟis looking every bit gold medal fancies in the women's rugby sevens after Maddison Levi led the team to two commanding wins from as many games on ...

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Olympics 7s: France makes a big statement on Day 1 of Women's 7s (Fijivillage)

Host France made a big statement on Day 1 of the Women's Rugby 7s Competition at the Paris Olympic Games after winning both their matches this morning. They ...

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Maddison Levi scores seven as Australia start Olympics with two wins (RugbyPass)

Maddison Levi has scored seven tries on a perfect opening day at Stade de France for the Australian women's sevens side.

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When do Australia's women's rugby sevens play at the Olympics and ... (The Roar)

After the men's rugby sevens team heartbreakingly missed out on a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, will the Australia women's rugby sevens teamโ€ฆ

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Slow start for SA Women's Sevens in Paris (SA Rugby)

The South African Women's Sevens started the opening day of their Olympic Games campaign in Paris on a disappointing note, conceding defeats to Australia ...

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Rugby Sevens Paris OIympic Games 2024: Women's Day Two ... (Rugby.com.au)

The second day of the women's Rugby Sevens competition is here as teams push towards the quarter-finals. Australia and New Zealand powered their way into ...

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Olympic Rugby Sevens: All the fixtures for day two of the 2024 ... (planetrugby.com)

The Women's category of Rugby Sevens at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games got underway on Sunday, with a day loaded with action and now we move onto day two.

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How to watch women's Olympics Rugby Sevens 2024: Live stream ... (Rugby World)

Want to know how to watch a women's Olympic Rugby Sevens live stream today? This guide will tell you how to follow the second day of the tournament when it ...

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Paris Olympics: rugby sevens ref Craig Chan warmed up for debut ... (South China Morning Post)

Watching the fender's win in a Paris restaurant with random strangers was 'an incredible experience', says Chan, who will learn today if he will officiate ...

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Australia rugby sevens star Charlotte Caslick: Why winners and ... (Olympic Channel)

In an exclusive interview with Olympics.com Caslick reveals how she and Australia have stayed so consistent, as they aim to make history as two-time Olympic ...

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Olympic Sevens smashes women's rugby attendance record (RugbyPass)

The Paris Olympics have smashed the women's rugby attendance record with 66000 fans filling the Stade de France on Sunday...

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'A significant moment for rugby': women's Olympic sevens draws ... (The Guardian)

With numbers of fans at the Stade de France on a par with those for the men's competition there is real momentum in the women's game.

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Olympic Rugby Sevens: ANOTHER bumper crowd recorded as ... (planetrugby.com)

World Rugby have confirmed a staggering 66000 fans packed at the Stade de France for the opening day of the Women's Sevens.

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