Raptors dominate at tournament

The club won five gold, three silvers and one bronze medal.

June 20, 2023

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In the photo are Werner van Wyk, Devan van Tonder, Juan Vorster, Michael Oosthuizen and Anton Strydom. Front: Coach Jaco Vorster.

The Raptors Wrestling Club collected nine medals during the Jacques Russouw Wrestling tournament on June 10 in Menlo Park, Pretoria.

The club’s Werner van Wyk won two silver medals in the U10 35.2kg freestyle division while Devan van Tonder clinched a gold and silver medals in the U13 boys’ 41kg freestyle division.

Juan Vorster claimed a double gold in his category, Michael Oosthuizen a bronze in the U13 46kg freestyle division and Anton Strydom grabbed himself a double gold in the 37.9kg U11 freestyle division.

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