Records in the Pool, a Big Test on the Court for Team SA

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South Africa’s unbeaten netball team faces a major Pool A challenge, while swimmers continue adding medals and records in Glasgow.

Glasgow, Scotland (30 July 2026) – Team South Africa’s Commonwealth Games campaign continues to gather momentum in Glasgow, with the country’s unbeaten netball team preparing for one of its biggest tests yet.

South Africa will face England in a highly anticipated Pool A clash on Thursday at 22:00 South African time. The team heads into the match after an impressive start to the tournament and will be looking to maintain that momentum against one of the competition’s strongest sides.

While the netball team prepares for a major challenge, South African swimmers have continued to make waves in the pool, adding more medals and record-breaking performances.

Swimming: More medals and records for Team SA

Pieter Coetzé once again rewrote the record books in the men’s 100m backstroke final. His remarkable time of 51.77 seconds earned him a medal while setting both a new African record and a Commonwealth Games record.

Christian Sadie also delivered a golden performance, touching the wall in 28.06 seconds to win gold and set a new Commonwealth Games record. Team SA’s relay squads added three bronze medals to the celebrations.

The men’s 4x100m medley relay team of Pieter Coetzé, Michael Houlie, Chad le Clos and Ruard van Renen finished third in 3:31.13 at the Tollcross Swimming Centre.

South Africa’s women’s 4x100m medley relay team also claimed bronze in a new African record of 3:58.58. Olivia Nel, Aimee Canny, Erin Gallagher and Rebecca Meder combined for a powerful performance to secure their place on the podium.

Athletics: Aiden Smith Finishes Just Outside the Medals

At Scotstoun Stadium, Aiden Smith produced a strong performance in the men’s shot put, finishing fourth with a best throw of 19.86 metres.

Team SA will be hoping to carry its growing confidence from the pool and track into the next round of events. All eyes will now be on the netball court as the South Africans take on England in a major Pool A encounter.