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93 entries recorded at Limpopo fencing competition

Fencers as young as u/13 competed for gold at the provincial fencing event, hosted by the Limpopo Fencing Association (LFA) in Polokwane.

POLOKWANE – The Limpopo Fencing Association (LFA) hosted its third provincial competition of the year recently, bringing together fencers from five clubs for a day of fast-paced competition and sportsmanship.

A total of 93 entries were recorded, with athletes from across the province taking to the piste.

For experienced competitors, the event provided an opportunity to improve their provincial rankings, while for others it marked a significant milestone as they competed in their first-ever tournament.

Medallists from the University of Limpopo. Front: Priscilla Makhalimela, Selowa Reneilwe and Karabo Mathobela. Back: Mabapa Kamogelo, Matladi Katlego and Mashiane Pheto.

The competition featured exciting bouts throughout the day, with every match contributing to competitors’ rankings and experience.

While some fencers celebrated hard-earned victories, others gained valuable lessons that come with competitive sport.

Talent on the rise, says LFA chairperson

LFA chairperson Dr Renuka Ramroop said every participant left the competition with experience that would contribute to their development.

“The talent on display was wonderful to watch, and we look forward to seeing these young fencers develop as they progress through the age categories,” he said.

She congratulated all the competitors on their commitment and performances, adding that the strong turnout reflected the growing interest in fencing across Limpopo and the association’s continued efforts to develop both new and experienced athletes.

“A huge well done to all the athletes and their clubs,” Ramroop said.

Senior men medallists: Karabo Mathobela from UL fencing club (silver), Rahul van Manen from SMFA (gold), and bronze medalists Katlego Matladi (UL FC) and Pheto Mashiane from Soweto FC.

Full results:

CategoryGoldSilverBronze
Senior menRahul van Manen – Sello Maduma Fencing Academy (SMFA).Karabo Mathobela (University of Limpopo Fencing Club).Katlego Matladi (UL FC) and Pheto Mashiane (Soweto Fencing Club).
Senior womenGloria Bopape (Ditlalemeso FC) and Veteran gold medallist, Renuka Ramroop (SMFA).Machanana Mangwane (Ditlalemeso).Reneiloe Selowa (UL FC) and Priscilla Makhalimela (UL FC).
Men u/20Karabo Mathobela (UL).Kamogelo Mabapa.Mabule Thosago and Jonathan Mathete.
Women u/20Gloria Bopape (Ditlalemeso).Precious Thoka (UL FC).Renieloe Selowa and Machana Mangwane (Mangwane Ditlalemeso).
Men u/17Kwena Mohale (SMFA).Precious Bopape – Hwiti Fencing Club.Kholofelo Machubeni (FMFC) and Thabo Motjieng (FMFC).
Women u/17Thabitha Maphoto – Frans Mohlala Fencing Club (FMFC).Thabile Matheta from FMFC.Ayanda Blaser-Mapitsa (Pillay Koa Academy) and Paulina Ramonyai (FMFC).
Men u/15Kwena Mohale (SMFA).Precious Bopape (Hwiti FC).Sebu Blaser-Mapitsa (SMFA) and Thabo Matjieng (FMFC).
Women u/15Thabile Matheta (FMFC).Thabitha Maphoto (FMFC).Thuso Ramohashi (FMFC) and Molepana Thema (Hwiti FC).
U/13 OpenMathipa Mathukhu (Hwiti FC) and Correy Blaser-Mapitsa (u/11 gold) from SMFA – (fenced in u/13 and u/15).Sebu Blaser-Mapitsa (SMFA).Amogelang Moloko (FMFC) and Tumishang Masinti (SMFA).
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