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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Team Rage kickboxer kicks her way to the top
Team Rage kickboxer kicks her way to the top Charla Pieterse (31), a member of the Team Rage Kickboxing Club, performed exceptionally well at the Kickboxing Organisation of South Africa (KOSA) championships. She secured second place in the Kick Lite category against some of the top kickboxers in the country. Charla, a blue belt, fought a black belt opponent and said, 'It was a difficult fight, but I managed to stick to the basics as the coach would always tell us.' Charla's journey in kickboxing began in 2020, and she credits her coach, Darin Opperman, for believing in her. 'I'm very proud of myself and the work I've put in. I'm also grateful for him because he believed in me, and I knew I could compete,' she said. Her achievement has earned her a spot on the B team for KOSA, representing South Africa at the 2025 World Championships and the 2026 African Championships. For Charla, kickboxing is more than just a sport; it's a valuable skill for self-defence. 'Kickboxing is not just a sport but a technique I use for self-defence. As a woman and a mother, I know that at any time I would be able to defend myself and my family,' she said. 'I also believe that if more women invested in the sport, we would curb the violence facing our country lately.' Darin praised Charla, stating that she performed exceptionally well against a more experienced fighter. 'This was Charla's second tournament, and I'm very proud of her for the work she put in.' For more information, contact Darin on 081 401 2020. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Reuters
24-03-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Rodrigues re-elected to lead Brazilian FA until 2030
RIO DE JANEIRO, March 24 (Reuters) - Ednaldo Rodrigues was elected to head the Brazilian football association (CBF) for a second term on Monday days after his main rival, football great Ronaldo, announced he would quit the race due to the lack of support from local federations. Rodrigues used a loophole in the CBF statutes to bring the election forward a year from the scheduled date of March 2026, taking advantage of Ronaldo's abandoned leadership bid. With all 67 representatives voting for him, it is the first time a CBF president has been elected unanimously. "Today we celebrate the unparalleled unity that exists within Brazilian soccer today," Rodrigues told the CBF assembly on Monday. "Our work is to clean the image of Brazilian soccer and I'm proud that we are on the right path. Today we are giving an example that things can be done with dialogue and cohesion and we have a great chance to show the world our strength as a host nation of 2027 Women's World Cup." The poll reaffirmed Rodrigues' power as he earned all 141 votes available. The electoral college is made up of the 27 regional federations, allocated three votes each, while the 20 top-flight Serie A clubs are given two votes each and the 20 second-tier Serie B sides, one vote each. The system was heavily criticised by Ronaldo. "It's no coincidence that there has never been a CBF election with more than one candidate," Ronaldo told Brazilian podcast Charla at the weekend. "My life is football, I felt a duty to try to improve Brazilian football with what I had to offer. I knew it was difficult, but I didn't realise it was impossible. The system doesn't really let anyone in." Rodrigues' new mandate will only take effect from April 2026.
