Female Golfers To Benefit From Wellness Program
Betway South Africa is proud to be taking yet another giant step towards advancing the cause for women athletes. Through its Enterprise Development partner Awaneo Management & Consulting, the Super Group-owned online betting and gaming brand is working closely with the Sunshine Ladies Tour through the launch of a much-needed Wellness Programme for female golfers.
In response to the global trend of athletes facing off-the-field challenges that have gone on to have a direct impact on their performances, the newly launched Wellness Programme comes at a crucial time for the selected group which is made up of 10 female golfers.
The 10-month programme is in full effect, with 10 golfers having access to services and facilities that will assist them develop into better golfers and all-round individuals.
Some of the important aspects included in the wellness programme include financial assistance for tournament fees, access to psychologists and performance coaches, Nutritional support as well as crucial services relating to health and wellness.
Speaking at the launch of the programme which was held at the Johannesburg Country Club, Betway SA Marketing Manager, David Rachidi said such partnerships allow the brand to further demonstrate its passion for contributing to sport through unique and impactful means.
“The ever-evolving nature and competitiveness of sport has reached a level that requires athletes to dig far deeper than their talent. For women golfers in particular, the situation is far more challenging, with a number of golfers facing financial, mental and psychological obstacles while still having to show resilience and perform optimally” said Rachidi.
“As a result, Betway is proud to be enabling its Enterprise Development partner, Awaneo Management & Consulting in remedying this situation through the launch of a Wellness Programme” he concluded.
Welcoming the support from Betway, Sunshine Tour Commissioner, Thomas Abt thanked the leading online sports betting brand for being leaders in aiding the growth of women’s golf.
“Player wellness is of paramount importance and coming off the back of a global pandemic, this wellness programme comes at an opportune time. The importance of such a programme can never be over-emphasised and thanks to caring brands such as Betway and Awaneo Management & Consulting, we continue to lay solid building blocks to grow and sustain women’s golf in South Africa” said Abt.
Thanking Betway for their continued support in making a difference through sport, Awaneo Management & Consulting Managing Director Matt Fendick said:
“As a business focused on creating social impact in the South African sports industry, Awaneo Management & Consulting has been delighted to receive the backing of Betway in support of our Player Wellness Programme. Collectively, we have managed to make a real difference in the lives of the Sunshine Ladies Tour golfers participating on the programme, and look forward to watching the benefits of this initiative play out in the years to come” said Fendick.
Golfers selected for the Wellness Programme:
Cara Gorlei
Ivanna Samu
Lejan Lewthwaite
Nadia van der Westhuizen
Nicole Garcia
Stacey Bregman
Tandi McCallum
Tara Griebenow
Zethu Myeki
Larissa du Preez
