Klerksdorp Record, Potchefstroom - In a little more than two months, the 2024 Olympic Games will be hosted in Paris, and a number of North-West University (NWU) students will get to be involved in the prestigious event.
Although the squads - including the management teams - have not been finalised, it can be confirmed that 400 m hurdles star Rogail Joseph, 200 m and 4 x 100 m sprinter Benjamin Richardson, javelin supremo Jo-Ané van Dyk and 4 x 100 m racer Bradley Nkoana have been included in the South African squad.
Beginners rol vir goud
Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Klerksdorp Rolbalklub het die afgelope naweek die kampioenskap vir hul beginners aangebied.
Gedurende groepfases word wenners bepaal wat dan in uitspeelrondes teen mekaar meeding vir die gesogte titel van “Novice Champion 2024”.
Ultra-runners complete marathon
Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - The N12 Ultra Marathon between Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom took place last weekend.
The race that started in Potch and ended in Klerksdorp this year was won by Maxed Elite International athlete, Tonny Skink. The 10 km race that started and ended in Klerksdorp at the Recreational Centre was won by Jerry Motsau of Athletics Central NW.
The 50 km race started at 06:00 with a cut-off time of 05:49 at the NWU McArthur Stadium in Potchefstroom. The 10 km race started at 07:30 at Klerksdorp Recreation Centre .The opening ceremony of the 10 km marathon was performed by the Executive Mayor of the Matlosana Municipality, James Tsolela.
Amateur stoei op sy beste
Klerksdorp Rekord, Klerksdorp - Altesaam 109 stoeiers het die afgelope naweek by die Klerksdorp stoeisaal deelgeneem aan die jaarlikse Noordwes Uitnodigingstoernooi.
Klubs van Johannesburg, Fochville, Welkom, en Vryburg het op Saterdag 4 Mei na Klerksdorp gereis en toeskouers het puik stoei gesien.
Klerksdorp stoeiklub het hulle goed van hul taak gekwyt en 14 medaljes los gestoei. Die klub is besig om sy vlerke te sprei en nooi jong mense uit om aan te sluit by die klub. Oefentye is Maandae en Woensdae, 17:30 tot 19:00. Skakel vir Jannie Taljard, voorsitter van Klerksdorp Stoeiklub, by 082 450 3114.
Medal haul for RKG Karate
Klerksdorp Record, Klerksdorp - Ryu Kyu Goju karate dojo participated in the SAKMAA Championship on Saturday May 4, held in Pretoria.
It was a successful day for Ryu Kyu Gojo Karate, with Nathen Olivier competing in the 15-17 year black belt division. He won gold for Kata, silver for Point Sparing, bronze for Weapon Kata and bronze for Continues Sparing.
Marko Blignaut competed in the boys 12 year green belt division and he won gold for Kata and silver for Point Sparing.
Both karatekas will represent RKG Karate at the MASA Nationals in June and at the SAKMAA Nationals in August. Nathen is a learner at Hoërskool Schoonspruit and Marko is in Laerskool President.
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