LIMPOPO – Gymnasts of the Wavhudi Gymnastics Club excelled during the Vhembe gymnastics competition held at the Louis Trichardt Gimnastiekklub last week. Now, the provincial championship lies ahead, to be hosted in Thabazimbi on May 18.

Their coach, gymnast Angel Mulaudzi has her heart set on producing many more gymnasts from the rural areas. She said she founded the club in 2022 with the idea to develop rural young people and give them an opportunity to get trained in gymnastics.

“I have seen impressive talent locally and came up with the idea of starting a club. Gymnastics teaches one to work hard, be disciplined and stay focused. It also helps with social interaction, and knowing and accepting gymnasts from various backgrounds. Lastly, gymnastics is fun.”

Growing up in rural Limpopo herself, Mulaudzi knows how scarce sporting resources can be. She trained gymnasts for a long time, and now aspires to continue this practice to help other promising gymnasts reach their dreams. “There is so much talent in the rural villages just waiting to be explored. We must nurture it, or else it will be lost forever,” she said.

She invites young boys and girls who are interested in gymnastics to join the club.

“We are planning to make this sport big, and we want everyone to participate. If we get sponsors in the future, we will reward the gymnasts to strengthen their spirits.”

She invites businesspeople to support her club with sponsorships for the young girls.

She was hopeful that the girls will all return with gold medals.