Ugu karateka aim to shine at Commonwealth champs
The athletes have put in much hard work and training.
It’s almost time for a number of Ugu Karate athletes to represent South Africa at the 11th Commonwealth Karate Championships and Cup at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban from November 28 to December 1.
Shihan Coenie Vrey and Shihan Frank Moodley commended the hardworking group of athletes on this remarkable achievement.
The athletes have put in much hard work and training and it will almost certainly pay off.
The championships are reserved for athletes rated one or two in their respective divisions and will include Ugu karateka Blake Hogan, Tyrese Faro and Ilhaam Amod.
Athletes ranked three and four will compete in the cup component on November 30 and December 1.
In a first for the tournament, an opportunity has also been given to Karate South Africa development athletes.
They have been invited to take part in the cup component, where they will gain valuable experience.
This will include Ugu athletes Miguel Gous, Teighlon Fynn, Tyler Gous, Emir Sahli and Jayden Oosthuizen.
The development karateka are Neriah Peeriyilal, Sarah Sahli, Tristan Appalraju and Drishti Duki.
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