Vision Gymnastics once again proved itself a powerhouse after an exceptional showing at the Artistic Women’s, Men’s and Rhythmic National Championships.
The competition was held earlier in October at the Gymnastics South Africa (SA) National Training Centre in Eldoraigne and the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus.
Aimee Carolus, Nicola de Klerk, Siphoesihle Hloshana and Qhayaia Ngubo. Front: Abigail Anderton and Alexus Rutters. Photo: Tshegofatso Thobedi
With nearly 2 000 gymnasts from across the country competing, the club not only qualified to represent Gauteng Province but also returned home with an impressive medal haul.
Paris Showundlana, Hannah Watkins and Firoza Lewis. Front: Joy Mavengere and Rebekah Rossouw. Photo: Tshegofatso Thobedi
According to head coach Adele Heine, Vision’s athletes brought home 10 overall gold medals in the National Senior Men’s Championship. Nine silver medallists also showcased outstanding performances, proving their commitment to excellence, while a further seven bronze medals were secured by the team.
Malakai Johnson, Bhekumuzi Khumalo, Luan Dippenaar. Front: Ayden Cockeran, Jonah Smith and Noah Vlotman. Photo: Tshegofatso Thobedi
The gymnasts also excelled in the apparatus events, earning 42 gold, 30 silver and 19 bronze individual apparatus medals.
Shiloh Letley, Zoe Lee Puffett, Maya Malange and Oarabile Motlhabane. Photo: Tshegofatso Thobedi
“This success stems from a culture of hard work, dedication and, most importantly, fun in our gym. We are an exceptional team, and our love for the sport and for our gymnasts is the driving force behind every achievement,” says Adele.
Abigail Brown, Emma Strydom and Miane van der Westhuizen. Front: Sadie Botha, Ndaloenhle Ndimande and Emma Retief. Photo: Tshegofatso ThobediKaylin Smith, Sophia Shilleto, Sibahle Nkosi, Zoey Botha, Paulah Tissong, and Amé van Tonder. Photo: Tshegofatso Thobedi
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Tshegofatso Thobedi is a journalist with the Roodepoort Northsider, where she is a passionate sports enthusiast with a love for storytelling but realised her true fascination lies in the versatility of multimedia journalism. With each article, she embraces the opportunity to explore new topics, formats, and styles, constantly challenging herself to grow as a journalist. Whether it’s the thrill of a live game, a school play, or the depth of a hard news story, she is always eager to dive in and be the voice for the community, one article at a time.
