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Team SA shines at karate Africa Cup
Team South Africa, represented by the Goju Karate Academy (GKA) in Sunward Park, enhanced its reputation in world karate, when it won eight medals at the 15th edition of the Union of African Karate Federation’s (UFAK) Africa Cup in Senegal between August 14 and 16.
Egypt, which is ranked third in the World Karate Federation, led the medals tally with 15 overall, followed by the host nation (11). South Africa shared the third position on the tally with Cameroon with eight medals apiece.
Sascoc recognised the championships as an official Karate South Africa event and awarded the senior team, led by Sensei Marius Madgwick of GKA, with their official national colours.
Madgwick and his teammates finished second in the Team Kata Division to Egypt.
The trio competed with 12 teams in the division, beating Mauritiana 5-0, Mali 5-0 and Ivory Coast 5-0 in the semi-finals.
A total of 25 nations competed at the event. – @SabeloBoksburg
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