AMANZIMTOTI gymnasts from Fusion Rhythmic Gymnastics Club earned 12 medals at the South African Gym Games that were recently held in Cape Town.
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Rhythmic gymnastics is a captivating sport that blends gymnastics, dance and calisthenics. The individual and group routines incorporate various apparatus, including hoops, balls, ribbons, ropes and clubs.
Competing in levels 4 to 7, the 14 girls impressed the judges and spectators, bagging six bronze, five silver and one gold medal.
Jess Odendaal, the coach and club leader, said the competition was stiff with as many as 35 gymnasts in some age groups.
“The girls performed very well, and they enjoyed the competition and the experience of travelling to Cape Town. The judges really enjoyed it, too,” she said.
Unathi Ntombela (Level 4, U14) won second place for free dance, second for rope, second for clubs and second overall; Fundi Ntombela (Level 4, O14) came third for rope; Ashraya Hooblaul (Level 6, U15) came second for free dance; Cassandra Pretorius (Level 7, O15) received first place for free dance and third for hoop while the Pearls and Seabreeze ball groups tied for third place overall.
The club is now preparing for its 20th anniversary year-end show and prizegiving on November 20.
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