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The Citizen
28-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Horizon Karate Centre earns 77 medals at provincials
Horison — The Horizon Karate Centre is riding high after a stellar performance at the provincial championships that took place at the Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg. The team secured a total of 77 medals and set the stage for their upcoming participation in the SA JKA National Championships. Among the medal tally, Horizon's members claimed 34 gold, 19 silver, and 24 bronze. Notably, 12 of the gold medalists achieved double golds, showcasing exceptional versatility and dominance in their respective categories. ALSO READ: Saint Stithians' Saints SportsFest closes with a bang 'We have worked incredibly hard as a team, and it has all paid off. I am incredibly proud of every one of our students,' said Sensei Wendy Wannenburg (6th Dan). 'This success is a testament to their commitment and the spirit of our dojo.' As a result of their outstanding achievements, 61 karateka from the dojo have qualified to represent Gauteng at the upcoming SA JKA National Championships taking place in Johannesburg in May. 'This year's championships are significant as they incorporate the JKA Africa Cup,' said Wendy. The Horizon Karate Centre has, over the years, cultivated a reputation for excellence, consistently producing skilled martial artists who excel in competitions. ALSO READ: Match report: Northcliff High back to winning ways at St Stithians Sportsfest As the dojo gears up for the prestigious national championships, anticipation and excitement are palpable among the team members. With their eyes set on bringing home even more accolades, the athletes are committed to maintaining their rigorous training regimen. 'Our goal is to continue this impressive streak and showcase what we've accomplished,' added Wendy. 'The upcoming nationals will be a true test of our skills, resilience and unity as a team.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
28-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Easter fun at parkrun
Florida — The Roodepoort parkrun boasted an impressive turnout at their Easter parkrun on April 19, with nearly 400 residents taking on the challenging 5km course that winds through Len Rutter Park. The race for first place was a heated affair, with the first three finishers clocking impressive times. First place went to Jan Kruger Jr., who finished with a new personal best of 19.14. ALSO READ: Match report: Northcliff High back to winning ways at St Stithians Sportsfest Thuso Motsaapheko took second place, crossing the line just under a minute later in 20:13, followed by Ameer Williams in third with 20:27. The women's race was won by first-timer Jessika Coetzer, who finished in 29:22. Dawn Green, in a new personal best time of 29:38, came in second. As always, the event attracted some first-timers. Nearly 20 runners crossed the parkrun finish line for the first time, while Ivan Bouwer completed his 300th, and Brenda Beckett her 450th run. Other notable performances were Thandi Zililo, who finished her 574th parkrun, Winston Donachie, who completed his 554th and Carmen Walker-Campbell, who managed 518. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
