Karamyn Naicker secures third position at the Asian Pacific Powerlifting and Benchpress Championships

Summerhill School SA learner Karamyn Naicker recently achieved a remarkable feat by clinching the third position in the prestigious Asian, Pacific, and African Combined Classic and Equipped Powerlifting and Bench Press Championship.

The stage was set in Potchefstroom, where 91 skilled SA powerlifters gathered to showcase their prowess and determination during the riveting week from July 5 to 13.

Among them stood Karamyn, a 15-year-old powerhouse from Summerhill, ready to make her mark in the elite realm of powerlifting.

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With 19 athletes in the classic bench press category, seven in the equipped bench press division, 56 in classic powerlifting, and nine in equipped powerlifting, the competition was fierce and dynamic, pulsating with energy and sportsmanship.

On July 7, Karamyn fearlessly took to the platform, fueled by a potent mix of courage and determination.

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Her steely resolve and unyielding spirit shone brightly as she aimed to carve her place among the best in her category.

With each lift, she showcased not just her physical strength but also her mental fortitude, captivating the audience with her grit and determination.
After Karamyn’s stellar performance, the echo of applause reverberated through the halls of Summerhill School, filling the hearts of the entire community with pride and joy.

Gerhard Soutter, the head of sport at Summerhill College, encapsulated the collective sentiment of admiration and pride felt by all, from the youngest learners to the dedicated staff, as they celebrated Karamyn’s remarkable achievement.

“A huge congratulations goes out to Karamyn, for placing third in her category. We are immensely proud of her achievement, and we are looking forward to what the future competitions hold for this superstar,” said Soutter.

As she basks in the glow of her well-deserved victory, the world eagerly awaits the next chapter in her inspiring saga of triumph and glory.

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