The Primrose-based Raptors Wrestling Club continued their winning ways with a trip to Pretoria recently to take part in the Reitz Wrestling Tournament.
Ten members of the club took part in the event, supported by team managers Dulanja de Wet and Anneline Russel, coaches Dewald de Wet and George Willemse, and referee Frik Jansen van Rensburg.
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“We had a lot of supporters and parents cheering our team on.
“Our young wrestlers encountered some really tough opponents during the tournament, but as usual, our well-trained athletes were up to the task and brought home no less than six medals,” said de Wet.
Results:
• Rico van der Westhuizen won a gold medal.
• Jason Russel won a gold medal.
• Wiandru van Rooyen won a gold medal.
• Sabian Wheeler won a silver medal.
• Shannon Jansen van Rensburg won a silver medal.
• Dewald de Wet won a bronze medal.
• Calan Wheeler came fourth in his division.
• Ian Willemse came fourth in his division.
• Timmy Carstens came fifth in his division.
• Daniella de Wet came seventh in her division.
“Our girls, Daniella and Shannon, deserve a special mention.
“They slugged it out in the boys’ division, and never took a step back against them, and for that, we are truly proud of them,” said de Wet.
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Head coach de Wet and his coaching staff are becoming more and more optimistic about bringing home several medals from the South African Youth Championships which will be held later this year.
If you are interested in joining the club call de Wet on 083 611 7169 or Hannes van der Merwe on 082 805 7229 or visit their Facebook page by searching Raptors Wrestling.
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