Rynfield teen part of SA ice hockey team which scoops a gold world title

Rynfield resident Claudia Kruger (17) is part of the South African National women's ice hockey team that recently competed in Bulgaria.

January 27, 2020

Jemma Buys Less than a minute

The team shortly after winning the world championships.

Rynfield resident Claudia Kruger (17) is part of the South African National women’s ice hockey team that recently went to Bulgaria to compete in the Ice Hockey World Championships, where they won their first world title.

The determining game for the gold medal was between Belgium and Romania.

If Romania had won, South Africa would have taken silver.

Claudia Kruger holding the first place trophy shortly after the tournament.

Claudia Kruger showing her skills as she fights for the world championship.

Claudia Kruger in her national wear. Photo: Supplied.

The South African team secured the gold, which means they qualify to compete in division two this year, in a host country, which will be announced in May.

Kruger has been playing for the South African National team since 2017, where she was and still is the youngest member on the team.