The South African aerobic gymnastics team has brought immense pride to their nation by securing double silver medals at the 2024 Aerobic African Championships in Egypt.
Cairo, Egypt (18 September 2024) – South African aerobic gymnasts brought their A-game at the 2024 Aerobic African Championships held in Cairo, Egypt.
Bringing home double silver medals in the Mixed Trios sections after competing on an international stage, they showcased that their aerobic skills, agility, coordination, endurance, and prowess are not to be undermined.
The team was accompanied by FIG AER Brevet Judge, Warren Lucas, who is behind the development of the High Performance Aerobic Gymnastics programme project in South Africa.
Sporting their new silver medals, seniors Kutlwano Maine, Tshepiso Motone and Olebogeng Ntsoelengoe, as well as juniors Jordan Vally, Hally Hendricks and Leah Slimmert, have made their country proud with their exceptional skills and unwavering determination.
“Well done also to Jahnika Woodman (AG Individual Women), Tshepiso Motone (Senior Individual Men) and Kutlwano Maine (Senior Individual Women) who finished fourth in their respective categories.
“We are extremely proud of the performances our gymnasts put on display,” Gymnastics South Africa shared.
The commendable victory has also set the tone for the highly anticipated annual National Championships, Gym Games 2024. Set to take place in Cape Town, the event is expected to be the largest yet, with more than 3,200 gymnasts from across South Africa competing over ten days.
Gym Games will take place from September 19 to 29, featuring talented gymnasts across various disciplines such as Rhythmic, Trampoline, Acrobatics, Aerobics, Parkour, Artistic Men and Women, and Rope Skipping.
“The Gym Games is our number one event where the best of the best come together in a 10-day celebration of gymnastics.
“For many gymnasts, participating in Gym Games is a dream come true. We are excited to bring this event back to the Mother City and look forward to celebrating the incredible talent within our gymnastics community,” said Adele Heine, President of Gymnastics South Africa.
The event is open to the public, and will take place across two venues. These are the Wynberg Military Sport Complex in Wynberg and the Western Cape Sports School in Kuilsriver. For more information visit https://gymnasticssa.co.za/.
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