National Armwrestling Champs held in Springs
The event took place on May 27 and 28, at Stable Inn.
The athletes of Supernova Armwrestling Club came out head and shoulders above the rest in the recent National Armwrestling Championships.
The event took place on May 27 and 28, at Stable Inn, and attracted arm wrestlers from as far as KwaZulu-Natal.
The club’s Jacques Kotze, a grand master, took first place in the right arm competition, and third place for his left arm strength.
Club founder Rosemary Botha achieved top spot in the left arm battle and second place in the right arm round.
She competed in the grand master women category.
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“The sport is growing so well in Springs. We have had a number of people join the club in the last few months,” explained Botha.
Juniors Declyn Stebbing and Thelisani Aiset finished in the top three in the boys’ U15 category.
Peyton Murray, Mailena van Rensburg and Alexa van der Nest kept the top spot for the girls’ U15.
If you are interested in learning more, contact Botha on 082 928 8075 or at rosemary@armwrestling.co.za
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