The Kofukan South Africa Karate team attended the Gauteng Karate Provincial Championships at Brixton Multi-Purpose Hall.
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The championship competition which is the biggest karate event in Gauteng consisting of over 650 entries was held for three consecutive days starting from February 17 until 19.
The day saw the best teams from Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Sedibeng and West Rand battle it out for spots in the national championships.
“Our journey as a club started last year when we entered the Johannesburg Regional Trials.
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“We scooped quite a significant number of medals and that landed our athletes a spot at the Gauteng Championships,” said sensei Thabo Molubi of Kofukan Gauteng Karate Academy.
He added that his athletes are the reigning champions in South Africa as whole and that shows that they have a good competition in Gauteng.
“We entered 20 athletes in total and won a total of 22 medals. Seven gold medals, four silver medals and 11 bronze medals.
“This is a biggest achievement to start a year. Our Team, kata girls Karabo, Holla and Karabelo scooped gold medals for their performance.”
Holla Rangongo was the most shining athlete of the day and scooped three gold medals. She also dominated her kata division and came first and later scooped another gold medal on her kumite division.
A cherry on top was a gold medal win with her Team Kata teammates, Karabo and Karabelo Maduna.
“Karabo Maduna registered a gold medal on her kumite division as well by fighting like a lioness.
“Another karateka, Marlene Visagie rose to the occasion as well and scooped a gold medal on her kumite division.
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“I am super proud of all our athletes that took part in the competition, the resilient and determination they showed was out of this world.”
All these athletes have qualified to represent Gauteng in the upcoming Seniors National Championships that will be held in Port Elizabeth in March as well as at the Juniors National Championships that will be held in Durban.
“Hard work does really pay off. We have been working hard and now we are reaping the fruits of our hard labour.
“I am optimistic that our athletes will represent us well at the Senior and Junior National Championships next month and bring us more medals.”
For more information contact sensei Molubi on 079 921 3600 or send an email to thabomolubi30@gmail.com.
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