A clean finish for local wrestlers

The Raptors Wrestling Club welcomed clubs from across Eastern Gauteng to the Eastern Gauteng Medal Championships, last Saturday.

September 3, 2019

Leigh Hodgson 1 minute read

Raptors Wrestling Club’s Jason Russell (left) showcased his skills during the Eastern Gauteng Medal Championships, last Saturday.

The Raptors Wrestling Club in Oak Avenue, Primrose East, was abuzz with activity last Saturday as young wrestlers showcased their skills in the Eastern Gauteng Medal Championships.

Cheers of encouragement filled the air as wrestlers battled it out for top honours.

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The annual event saw 163 entrants from the Raptors, Brakpan, Benoni, Boksburg, Elsburg, Alberton and Battleground wrestling clubs taking part.

The tournament also offered the competing wrestlers a chance to impress and possibly be selected for the Kwavaluma Regional League, the South African Youth Championships and the Noordvaal League taking place later this year.

“We were very excited to host the event,” said Dewald de Wet, the head coach at the club.

“Our young wrestlers were thrilled to compete against wrestlers from other clubs in Eastern Gauteng.

“One of the standout performances of the day was from Daniella de Wet.

“She won three gold medals.”

Seventeen wrestlers from the club took part in 28 different divisions.

The team won 14 gold medals, six silver medals and six bronze medals in total.

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Coach de Wet was thrilled with how the event turned out.

“All our guests, parents and wrestlers enjoyed a fantastic tournament,” he said.

“It was an honour to host our fellow provincial clubs.

“A big thank you to the Eastern Gauteng Wrestling Administration for making this possible.”

For more information on the upcoming tournament or to join the club call de Wet on 083 611 7169, send an email to raptorswrestlingsa@gmail.com or visit the club’s Facebook page by searching Raptors Wrestling.