Para Athletes

Meet the Paris Paralympic Squad Flying SA’s Flag High

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 10, 2024November 26, 2024 1,560 0

The first para-athletes making up the Paris Paralympic squad who will compete for South Africa have officially been announced!   South Africa (10 July 2024) — The first cohort making…

A Record Breaking Throw and a Medal Show For SA Para-Athletes

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 29, 2024November 26, 2024 654 0

Simone Kruger made a record-breaking throw at the World Para Athletics Championships, adding another reason for South Africa to be proud alongside all the medals our athletes earned!   Global…

Mhlongo Claims the First Gold Win for the Country at Para Athletics World Championships

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguy May 20, 2024October 31, 2024 1,353 0

Mpumelelo Mhlongo swooped in like a superstar and claimed the first gold medal for South Africa at the Para Athletics World Championships!   Global (20 May 2024) — Mpumelelo Mhlongo has…

SA Para Surfer Rides the Bronze Wave of Victory at World Championships

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyNovember 27, 2023December 1, 2023 2,316 0

Para Surfer Jean-Paul Veaudry won bronze at the World Para Surfing Championships before riding the waves of determination to tackle another event where he came first:   California, USA (27…

Future Stars Get a Shot with Wheelchair Tennis Programme Revival

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 20, 2023September 20, 2023 569 0

The next Grand Slam stars or African Para Legends from SA need opportunities, which is why the revival of the wheelchair tennis programme in Cape Town is a big deal!…

Alwande Sikhosana Scores Spot for Paris Paralympics

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023 987 0

Alwande Sikhosana has scored his spot for the 2024 Paris Paralympics after dominating in gold in Ghana!   Accra, Ghana (11 September 2023) — While the teams representing South Africa…

Alwande Sikhosana and Leon Els Serve Victories at African Para Games 

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguySeptember 8, 2023September 8, 2023 729 0

Alwande Sikhosana and Leon Els are through to the semi-finals at the African Para Games after serving up victory after victory both as individual players and as a team.  …

African Para Games Kickstart with a Win for Team South Africa!

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguySeptember 5, 2023September 7, 2023 837 0

The African Para Games (where Paralympic spots are on the cards) were kickstarted by a promising win for Team South Africa thanks to our women’s wheelchair basketball squad!   Accra,…

Two Gold Medals in Two Days for SA at Commonwealth Youth Games

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyAugust 7, 2023 1,001 0

In two days, Team SA has scored two gold medals at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games! Here, our top young athletes and para-athletes are up against the world’s finest where…

Podiums, Pride and Medals: World Para Athletics Champs Results!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 18, 2023November 26, 2024 1,348 0

The World Para Athletics Championships have officially come to an end, and Team South Africa made us so proud with their spirit, medals and even a new World Record. Here…