MOMENTUM MULTIPLY TITANS TAKE PRESEASON TO ST HELENA WITH AIRLINK

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The Momentum Multiply Titans are breaking new ground this season, embarking on a preseason training camp in St Helena from 23 August to 30 August 2025.

The trip has been made possible through the unwavering support of Airlink, who have fully sponsored the team’s flights. As both a valued Titans partner and the only airline connecting St Helena to the world, Airlink has played a central role in making this remarkable camp a reality.

St Helena, a remote island with deep cricketing roots, offers the perfect blend of isolation and inspiration for a high-performance squad. “St Helena offers an environment that is increasingly rare in professional sport,” said Sebastian Stent, Senior Marketing Manager at the Communications Hub of St Helena Government. “The island’s seclusion allows teams to focus completely on their preparations without distraction, while also enjoying the natural beauty, cultural heritage, and genuine hospitality of our community.”

Momentum Multiply Titans Head Coach, Rivash Gobind, expressed his excitement ahead of the camp: “This preseason trip to St Helena is an incredible opportunity for us as a team. The environment will allow us to focus on our cricket, strengthen our bonds as a squad, and challenge ourselves in new ways. We are extremely grateful to Airlink and all the partners involved for making this unique experience possible.”

The initiative was born out of the strong partnership between Titans Cricket and Airlink, with St Helena’s cricketing history providing a natural link. “Cricket is rumoured to be the first sport played on the island as far back as 1844,” added Stent. “With support from Mantis St Helena and Sure St Helena, the camp quickly became a venture with incredible potential for everyone involved.”

“Airlink has a proud association with the Momentum Multiply Titans franchise. We share the common values of reliability, professionalism and dedication, along with the quest to provide memorable and happy experiences for our growing communities of fans and customers,” said Airlink’s CEO, de Villiers Engelbrecht. “Through this partnership, the Titans’ cricket teams benefit from Airlink’s consistently punctual service, seamless travel coordination, and logistics across our comprehensive route network,” he added.

While the primary focus will be on intense training, the players and staff will also have opportunities to immerse themselves in the island’s unique experiences – from marine safaris and fishing excursions to the famous 699-step Jacob’s Ladder challenge. These activities promise to strengthen team spirit while giving the squad a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

For the Titans, this camp marks an opportunity to prepare for the season in an environment that fosters focus, growth, and cohesion.

For St Helena, hosting the team highlights the island’s ability to welcome high-profile groups while showcasing its extraordinary natural and cultural assets to a global audience.

The Momentum Multiply Titans thank Airlink for their commitment and vision in helping create a preseason unlike any other.

Momentum Multiply Squad traveling to St Helena: Neil Brand, Letsolo Selemela, Jorich Schalkwyk, David De Villiers, Janco Smit, Roelof van der Merwe, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka, Lesego Kokohlabana, Keegan Petersen, Duan Jansen, Sibonelo Makhanya, Keagan Lion-Cachet, Andile Phehlukwayo, Junior Dala, Dayaan Galiem.

Support Staff: Rivash Gobind (Head Coach), Albie Morkel (Assistant Coach), Karen Smithies (Team Manager), Mojalefa Sebetlela (Physiotherapist), Stuart Fortuin (Stadium Manager), Ramano Ramoo (Data Analyst).

Media: Derek Alberts & Dylan O’Leary.

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Jasmyn, the youngest member of our team, is hard-working, driven and always on the lookout for new challenges. After completing an internship at Big Ambitions learning about the fast-paced travel industry and gaining valuable knowledge in travel marketing and communications, she was afforded an opportunity to join the team permanently. Her skills in teamwork and effective communication, no doubt honed from her responsibilities as a prefect in high school, allows her to collaborate effectively and foster meaningful relationships with colleagues and clients alike. Jasmyn has an insatiable appetite for growth and aspires to soon become a formidable marketing and communications guru within the travel industry by tapping into her creativity to elevate travel brands to new heights. To unwind, Jasmyn loves getting stuck into a good book, listening to music, and watching movies. She also has a keen interest in fashion, travelling to new places and enjoys any outdoor adventure with hiking being one of her favourite pastimes.