Athlete Introduction

Supporting the Next Generation of Global Talent: Partner with South African Champion Isabella Strydom

We are incredibly proud to share the phenomenal achievements of Isabella (Bella), who is quickly becoming one of South Africa’s brightest young talents in water sports. Following a dominant domestic season—including placing 1st in the U18 SA Canoe Sprints (200m, 500m, and 1000m) and securing top podium finishes in national surfski and lifesaving championships—Bella has been selected to compete in three major international events in 2026:
World Canoe Sprints (Canada)
Olympic Hopes Regatta (Slovakia)
World Surfski Championships (Spain)
Targeting qualification: World Canoe Marathons (Argentina)

Bella was recently interviewed by Pippa Hudson on Cape Talk, where she shared her vision, dedication, and the roadmap for the season ahead. You can listen to the interview here: LISTEN TO INTERVIEW HERE

The Opportunity for Corporate Sponsors
Representing South Africa on three different continents requires immense resource backing. We are actively seeking corporate partners and sponsors to join Bella on this journey.
How you can get involved:
Financial Sponsorship: Direct travel contributions or monthly training stipends.
Product Sponsorship: High-performance gear, technical kit, or sports nutrition.
Raffle Prize Donations: Products or services to support our ongoing fundraising initiatives.

The Value for Your Brand: Partnering with Bella offers a unique opportunity for corporate social investment (CSI) and brand alignment with a high-performing, resilient young athlete. As a sponsor, your brand will gain international exposure across multiple global events, visibility on technical kit, and authentic storytelling opportunities through social media channels as she represents South Africa on the world stage.

How to Support Right Now
If you would like to support our immediate fundraising efforts, please consider purchasing a ticket for our current raffle here: ENTER RAFFLE HERE

For corporate sponsorship proposals or to discuss how we can tailor a partnership to align with your marketing and CSI goals, please send a direct message or comment below.

 

Isabella is also a budding young entrepreneur. She founded Bella’s Rusks when she was only 12 years old. A small home-based business baking and selling home-made rusks. This venture has proven so successful that Isabella has built up a network of regular customers including a handful of coffee shops and local delicatessens. As a family, we are currently taking the required steps to get these products stocked in more formal retail outlets like Spar.