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Gymnastics centre celebrates outstanding Gauteng Festival success

Twisters Gymnastics Centre is celebrating exceptional performances at the 2026 Gauteng Festival, with Level 1-3 artistic gymnasts achieving remarkable results and proudly representing the club throughout the competition.

A total of 91 Twisters gymnasts competed throughout the festival, showcasing months of dedication, perseverance, and hard work. Their efforts were rewarded with an incredible medal haul of 47 gold medals, 19 silver medals, 25 bronze medals, 34 top 10 overall placings and 16 apparatus winners.

These outstanding results reflect not only the talent of the club’s gymnasts but also the commitment of the coaching team and the unwavering support of parents and families.

Level 1 gymnasts are (back): Vuyolwethu Dlanga, Sierra Moreira, Khalila Hager, Winnie Changara, Kylie Pillay, Aliyah Young, Hannah Taylor, Gianna Allison, Mackenzie Fritz, Karoline de Villiers and Wavhudi Mutele. Second row: Vonné Feuth, Yoanda Roma, Koketso Matseke, Andrea Luiz, Chaylen Fandam, Octavia Kleynhans, Selene du Toit, Rylee Petersen, Kaila Vermeulen, Layla van Vliet and Harlee Dowie. Third row: Hayley Pinnoy, Merida Suthe

“At Twisters Gymnastics Centre, we believe that success is measured not only by medals but by the confidence, resilience, discipline, and sportsmanship our gymnasts develop through the sport.

Every gymnast who stepped onto the competition floor represented the club with pride and determination, and we could not be more proud of their achievements,” said Nadia Martins from the club.

 Level 2 gymnasts are (back): Rorisang Rakotsoana, Sarah Botten, Katia Alves, Sienna Durandt, Emy Vogel, Addison Willson and Nolwazi Molotshwa. Middle: Lua-Mé Klingbiel, Giana Do Amaral, Amy Kahn, Mulalo Charzen, Karlien Botha, Otshegetso Mosweu, Brooklyn Nxulmalo, Mila Alves, Natalie Slack and Leila Marais. Front: Mila Gomes, Madison Rognoni, Ledine Pienaar, Chante Geldehuys, Adrienne Shraga, Minante Marais, Elizabeth Mitchell, Muniew

“Congratulations to each and every gymnast who competed. Whether earning a place on the podium, achieving a personal best, or competing for the very first time, every athlete played a part in making this an unforgettable competition for Twisters Gymnastics Centre.

“We look forward to building on this success as our gymnasts continue their 2026 competition season and strive for even greater achievements in the months ahead,” she said.

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