A silver medal in karate and a gold medal in swimming highlight the achievements of two young Fatima students representing Team South Africa over the holidays.
Luanda, Angola (09 January 2026) – Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School is celebrating the outstanding achievements of two of its students who recently represented South Africa at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
Jenna-Lee Atkinson, the youngest competitor in her karate division, impressed with a silver medal in the team kata event and a 5th place finish in the individual kata. Meanwhile, Saskya Kistnasami swam up an age group, competing in three events. She reached the finals in both the 50m and 100m breaststroke, finishing 7th and 5th respectively, and helped her team secure gold in the 4 x 100m freestyle relay. The school highlighted the dedication and talent of both athletes.
“Congratulations to Jenna-Lee and Saskya on these remarkable achievements.”
Team South Africa sent a squad of 91 athletes across 12 sporting codes to the fourth edition of the African Youth Games, which took place during the festive season. These Games serve not only as a showcase of young talent but also as crucial preparation for the 2026 Youth Olympics in Senegal.
Historically, South Africa has performed strongly at these Games, finishing second on the medals table in 2014 with 83 medals, including 41 golds, and sixth in 2018 with 33 medals, including 15 golds. This year, the performances of athletes like Jenna-Lee and Saskya continue to demonstrate the depth and promise of the country’s next generation of sporting stars.
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