Powerlifting roadshow a success
The purpose of the event was to introduce locals to the sports and add variety to the choices residents have to get active in KwaThema.
KwaThema – Bafana Nation hosted a powerlifting roadshow at the KwaThema Square this past Saturday.
The purpose of the event was to introduce locals to the sport and add variety to the choices residents have to get active in KwaThema.
The event included lifting demonstrations and saw one member of Bafana Nation, Rachel Kgapola, pulling a car.
The founder of Bafana Nation, Bafana Manake, says the event went well and had a good turnout.
First-time powerlifter Queen Mqwathi says she would do it again.
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“It really hurts at first, but the more I did it, the better I got.
“I would definitely do this more often” she says.
“We had about 50 people in attendance, many of whom were touching weights for the first time.
“They performed well in the multiple challenges we had,” Manake says.
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Manake continues: “Everyone gave their best performance and we had to pick about 12 athletes who received medals donated by the KwaThema Sport Confederation.”
The next roadshow will be held in White City on July 13.
For more information, contact Manake on 073 552 0974.
