Bromhof karateka to represent SA at world championships
After a convincing win at JKA Nationals, 15-year-old Bromhof martial artist Dominique Belt has been invited to represent South Africa at the World Championships in India.
Bromhof-based karateka Dominique Belt (15) won gold at the recent Japan Karate Shoto (JKS) Federation Nationals.
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Dominique has shown improvement, as earlier in the year she took home a bronze medal at the Gauteng Karate Federation Championship. Fighting for West Rand and Gauteng, the young martial artist is soon to represent the nation, as she’s been selected to represent South Africa at the world championships in India.
She said that she enjoyed the JKS tournament as she felt there wasn’t as much pressure as in the other competitions. “I could breathe, focus, and just enjoy being on the mat. Winning first place, and becoming the JKS Nationals champion, means the world to me.
“This gold medal is the result of every moment I didn’t give up. I’ve faced many tough international competitors, and I’ve lost more times than I can count, but I kept going. Every loss made me stronger, and this win shows that all the hard work has paid off.”
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Dominique added that she is excited and honoured to be selected to represent her country. “It feels like a dream coming to life. I’m proud of myself, but I’m even more grateful. My journey hasn’t been easy, but I’ve had incredible people guiding and supporting me. It takes so much discipline, sacrifice, and passion, and I’ve given it everything I have.”
Dominique is appealing to the community for assistance in making her dream of competing in the world championships come true, as the trip is self-funded. “This dream is my whole heart, but I can’t reach it alone. If you’re able to assist with sponsorships, donations of any size, or even by sharing my story, it would mean more than words can say. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps cover my training, gear, and travel expenses.”
To support Dominique’s journey, and for more information, contact Nikki Belt on 065 844 5823.
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