South African cadet karate team wins gold in Japan

Stefan van der Merwe from Edleen and his Linksfield Goju Kai Dojo Cadet Boys Unison Kata Karate team have brought home gold from the 8th Karate-Do Goju Kai Global Championships in Chiba, Japan.

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The team, consisting of Connor Hundemark, Stefan van der Merwe, and Praneel Ramjee, competed in the 12 to 15-year-old Cadet Boys category.

Over the weekend of 8 to 11 August, they faced more than 1 300 participants from 35 countries. Demonstrating skill and determination, the South African team beat Japan