SPORTS presenter Carol Tshabalala is celebrating a milestone.
Known as the First Lady of Sports, Carol is marking 22 years in the sporting industry.
She kick-started her career at the age of 18 and has since been an inspiration to many women who are interested in sports.
Speaking to Daily Sun, Carol said starting her sports career was a challenge as she was entering a male-dominated industry and no one had faith that a woman would make it.
“A lot of the challenges I faced in the sports industry came when I was starting out. It was difficult to change as women in sports broadcasting were still largely a myth. So, having to prove myself constantly and show that I belong was a daily part of my work,” she said.
The 41-year-old Soweto-born presenter has since accomplished a lot for herself.
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“I’ve learned to embrace my uniqueness and saw this as a strength rather than a setback. As a woman in sports broadcasting, I offered something different, something fresh from the perceived norm. People responded positively,” she said.
She’s celebrating her milestone by giving back to the community through her foundation, Carol Cares.
“It has been 22 years in the sports field and besides being a sports broadcaster, I’m also a mentor and do a lot of work with corporates, giving back to the community through my foundation.”
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Carol is currently at SuperSport international as an in-studio anchor and a field reporter. She’s also the executive producer of her own show which airs on SuperSport every month called Carol’s Oddysey, which profiles Africa’s sporting icons and their journeys.
