Fleurhof athlete wins gold at Africa Beach Games

Kwandokuhle Mzolo (20) recently won gold at the African Beach Games.

He started paddling at the age of 12 years when he was still in KZN and was a member of the Lembethe Canoe Club. Shortly after matric he joined Soweto Canoe and Recreation Club (SCARC) and has been a member for three years now.

“I’ve competed in five international championships. Four times in Europe, and in Africa where I managed to win a gold medal in Surfski’s 3km kayaking. Before that, at the end of April, I had won nine medals in the South African Canoe Sprint Championship that took place in Germiston Lake,” Kwandokuhle said.

He is excited about the upcoming championships as he mentioned that he loves learning and exploring.

“To travel and get to know new different places is such a joy to me and that helps to better my future,” Kwandokuhle said.

The event, which was held in Tunisia on July 1, takes place every four years. It is also a qualifier for the World Beach Games, which will be held in Bali, Indonesia next month.