Local karateka scoops three gold medals at national championships
It was her debut competition, and after winning three golds, she became the national champion for her age group.
Sinenhlanhla Hlongwane recently won three gold medals at the TSKKIA South African National Championships in Rustenburg in October.
She participated in kumite (full contact) and self-defence (random attacks) competitions.
Hlongwane won every match she entered.
It was her debut competition, and after winning three golds, she became the national champion for her age group.
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The Jeppe Girls learner practices ju-jitsu in Sunnyridge.
She also plays netball, hockey, and soccer and is a former gymnastic medal winner with Germiston Gymnastics Club.
She is pursuing her blue belt (gokyu) and has a green belt (rokyu).
Her mother, Togo Hlongwane, said she is proud of her daughter’s achievements.
“From a young age, she was always active, thus she excels in sports. I used to play netball and athletics, so I think she got the athletic gift from me,” said Hlongwane.
Hlongwane said that although Sinenhlanhla excelled in gymnastics, she had to give it up because of Covid-19.
“She received a few awards for gymnastics. She has won accolades in every sport she participated in,” said Hlongwane.
